Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted): Engineering Mechanical Drafting and Design

Below is a sample academic plan that shows you how you can complete your Certificate in a timely manner. Your path may look different depending on your circumstances?for example, if you attend part-time, choose to take Intersession or Summer courses, or have earned prior credit (Credit for Prior Learning, Dual Enrollment, Transfer Credit). You are required to meet with a counselor to set up a comprehensive education plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.

This program prepares students for employment as a MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DRAFTER or DESIGNER.  Mechanical drafters use MCAD (mechanical computer-aided drafting/design) software to create solid models and then detailed technical drawings of machinery or mechanical devices produced by engineers.  Mechanical drafters must be proficient in parametric MCAD software and have knowledge of current industry drafting practices.  Designers are typically drafters with additional industry experience and training.  Designers take generic designs from engineers and add detail to them (e.g., material and fastener selection) using MCAD.  Employment is primarily in private industries such as aerospace, biomedical, industrial, and other manufacturing industries.

Transfer engineering students may benefit from this program as it teaches essential ENGINEER job skills that may not be taught at the university.  Other courses in this program may transfer to the university.

 

 

 

apply the rules of orthographic projection to create multi-view drawings

produce industry-standard models and engineering drawings.

effectively use CAD software to produce models and drawings

Program Map

GE General Education Course
M Major Course
E Elective Course
SI Summer/Intersession Course *
* Course is appropriate for Summer and Intersession, which are accelerated terms.

Getting Started

Comprehensive Education Plan: You are required to meet with a counselor for a comprehensive educational plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor in your first semester.

First Semester

13 units
ENGR 100A
Introduction to Engineering
The course explores the branches of engineering, the functions of an engineer, and the industries in which engineers work. Explains the engineering education pathways and explores effective strategies for students to reach their full academic potential. Presents an introduction to the methods and tools of engineering problem solving and design including the interface of the engineer with society and engineering ethics. Develops communication skills pertinent to the engineering profession.
    ENGR 122
    Engineering Drawing
    Principles of engineering drawing: projections, views, sections, dimensions, tolerancing, assemblies, manufacturing processes, engineering drafting practices. Utilizing 2D CAD and 3D solid modeling CAD software. Suggested preparation: prior course or experience in drafting and CAD.
      ENGR 183
      AutoCAD I
      A first course in AutoCAD by Autodesk, an industry standard engineering CAD software, especially in the civil and architectural fields. Topics include display and file management, units, entities, object selection, advanced editing, layers, dimensions, text, and graphic exchange.
        ENGR 103
        Solidworks Beginning Solid Modeling
        Introductory course in parametric solid modeling using Solidworks, an industry standard engineering design software (CAD). This course will include a solid modeling overview, solid model construction techniques (extrude, revolve, fillet, chamfer, etc.), including the preparation of individual solid components and basic solid model assemblies (Same as Manufacturing Technology 103).

          Second Semester

          9 units
          ENGR 104
          Solidworks Intermediate Solid Modeling
          Intermediate course for solid modeling using Solidworks, an industry standard engineering design software (CAD). Includes a review of the introductory class and changes to the Solidworks interface. Instruction in the use of intermediate Solidworks part modeling skills such as assembly modeling and sub-assemblies is included (Same as Manufacturing Technology 104).
          • Prerequisite: ENGR 103
          • Prerequisite: MNFG 103
          ENGR 158
          Basic Machining Concepts and Operations
          Fundamental operations on lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses, including precision measurements and layout. Equips students with skills and theory necessary to enter or upgrade within the machinist trade. (Same as Manufacturing Technology 158).
            MNFG 106
            SolidWorks Drawings
            Creation and use of drawing templates, importing of solids data into the drawing template, and modification of the resulting drawings to current industry standards.
            • Prerequisite: MNFG 103
            • Prerequisite: ENGR 103

            Third Semester

            6 units
            ENGR 105
            Solidworks Advanced Solid Modeling
            Advanced course for solid modeling includes a review of the intermediate class and changes to the Solidworks interface. Instruction in the use of Solidworks part modeling, assembly modeling, sub-assemblies, advanced photoworks and advanced animator emphasized (Same as Manufacturing Technology 105).
            • Prerequisite: ENGR 104
            • Prerequisite: MNFG 104
            ENGR 114
            Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
            Drawing interpretation utilizing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5M (formerly ANSI Y14.5M) as applied in engineering, manufacturing, and inspection. Suggested preparation: prior course or experience in drafting with conventional dimensioning and tolerancing. (Same as Manufacturing Technology 114)