Design Engineering (Mechanical)
Associate Degree Program
You will work hands-on with professionals who provide you with skills necessary for a job in mechanical design and manufacturing. You will learn the latest techniques and technologies necessary for a successful career in this field!
Offered at the following campus(es): Georgetown
What You Can Do
In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:
- Mechanical Design Technician
- Manufacturing Technician
- Machine Parts Designer
- Technical Sales Representative
- CAD System Operator
- Project Manager
What You Will Learn
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Apply the skills, techniques, and modern tools of the discipline to narrowly defined engineering technology activities.
- Apply mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive practical knowledge.
- Identify, analyze, and solve narrowly defined engineering technology problems.
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, professional development, and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate technical competency in engineering materials, applied mechanics, and manufacturing methods.
- Apply in-depth technical competency in applied drafting practice emphasizing mechanical components and systems, as well as fundamentals of descriptive geometry, orthographic projection, sectioning, tolerancing and dimensioning, and computer aided drafting and design.
Core Curriculum Competencies
The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Suggested Pathway to Graduation
Semester 1
Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
EDD 141 | Engineering Drafting and Design I | 4 |
EDD 171 | Introduction to CAD using AutoCAD | 3 |
EDT 128 | Machine Trades Blueprint Reading | 3 |
ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
MAT 183 | Reasoning with Functions I | 5 |
Semester 2
Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
EDT 152 | Engineering Design II | 4 |
EDD 272 | Solid Modeling | 3 |
MET 123 | Modern Manufacturing Techniques | 3 |
ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
MAT 193 | Reasoning with Functions II | 4 |
Or | ||
MAT 281 | Calculus I | 4 |
Semester 3
Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
EDT 252 | Engineering Design III | 4 |
EDD 273 | Advanced Solid Modeling | 3 |
MET 132 | Statics | 3 |
PHY 205 | General Physics I | 4 |
Or | ||
PHY 281 | Physics I with Calculus | 4 |
Elective | Social Science Elective | 3 |
Semester 4
Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
IET 209 | Survey in Production, Planning, and Control | 3 |
MET 225 | Advanced Manufacturing Techniques | 3 |
MET 242 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
ELC 125 | Electrical Circuits I | 4 |
Elective | Social Science Elective | 3 |
Approved Electives
Select two (2) social science electives.
Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CLT 110 | Cross-Cultural Immersion | 3 |
ECO 111 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
ECO 122 | Microeconomics | 3 |
HIS 111 | U. S. History: Pre-Civil War | 3 |
HIS 112 | United States History Post-Civil War | 3 |
POL 111 | Political Science | 3 |
PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
SOC 111 | Sociology | 3 |
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 69 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).
DETAASDEM
This program is offered at the Georgetown campus.
Brent Mitchell
Department Chair, Instructor,
and Program Advisor
brent.mitchell@orkexpo.net
(302) 259-6555
This program is offered at the Georgetown campus.
This program is offered at the Georgetown campus.