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Mechanical Design & 3-D Printing - Certificate

Fall Semester 1

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
DFT 151 - CAD I DFT 151 - CAD I This course introduces CAD software as a drawing tool. Topics include drawing, editing, file management, and plotting. Upon completion, students should be able to produce and plot a CAD drawing. Class: 2.00 Lab: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	3.00		3.00
HYD 110 - Hydraulics/Pneumatics I HYD 110 - Hydraulics/Pneumatics I This course introduces the basic components and functions of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Topics include standard symbols, pumps, control valves, control assemblies, actuators, FRL, maintenance procedures, and switching and control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the operation of a fluid power system, including design, application, and troubleshooting. Class: 2.00 Lab: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	3.00		3.00
				Total: 6

Spring Semester 1

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
DFT 154 - Intro to Solid Modeling DFT 154 - Intro to Solid Modeling This course is an introduction to basic three-dimensional solid modeling and design software. Topics include basic design, creation, editing, rendering and analysis of solid models, and creation of multiview drawings. Upon completion, students should be able to use design techniques to create, edit, render and generate a multiview drawing. Class: 2.00 Lab: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	3.00		3.00
MEC 145 - Manufacturing Materials I MEC 145 - Manufacturing Materials I This course introduces a variety of manufacturing materials and common processing techniques. Emphasis is placed on the processing, testing, and application of materials such as wood, metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental engineering applications for a variety of materials, including their process capabilities and limitations. Class: 2.00 Lab: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	3.00		3.00
				Total: 6

Fall Semester 2

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
TDP 110 - Introduction to Three DimensionalPrinting TDP 110 - Introduction to Three DimensionalPrinting This course covers the historical, social and ethical issues, as well as the basic techniques surrounding 3D Printing. Topics include current and historical events, social impact of the technology and basic model creation and manipulation techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major advantages and disadvantages of 3D Printing technology as well as demonstrate an ability to create and print a simple project. Class: 2.00 Lab: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	3.00		3.00
				Total: 3