Mechanical Design Technology, AAS

Campus: Scott Community College

The Mechanical Design Technology program prepares students with the skills of computer-aided design (CAD), critical thinking, problem-solving, math, science, team building and communication, needed for today’s manufacturing jobs.

Our Associate in Applied Science degree program in Mechanical Design Technology allows students to tailor their program with a variety of course options. The AAS includes training required by industry and delivered in a practical, hands-on method that applies directly to the world of work.

Plan of Study

Term 1

Session I

CAD 286 - SolidWorks - Modeling 3.00 Credit(s)
DRF 131 - Basic Drafting and Design I 3.00 Credit(s)
MAT 142 - Technical Mathematics I 1.50 Credit(s)

Session II

CAD 263 - SolidWorks - Assembly Modeling 3.00 Credit(s)
DRF 132 - Basic Drafting and Design II 3.00 Credit(s)
MAT 143 - Technical Mathematics II 1.50 Credit(s)

Term Total: 15.00 Credits

Term 2

Session I

CAD 264 - SolidWorks - Detailing 4.00 Credit(s)
CSC 112 - Computer Fundamentals for Technicians I/A 2.00 Credit(s)
MAT 144 - Technical Mathematics III 1.50 Credit(s)

Session II

CAD 287 - SolidWorks - Applications 3.00 Credit(s)
CSC 113 - Computer Fundamentals for Technicians I/B 2.00 Credit(s)
IND 222 - Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning 3.00 Credit(s)
MAT 145 - Technical Mathematics IV 1.50 Credit(s)

Term Total: 17.00 Credits

Term 3-Summer

DRF 161 - Descriptive Geometry 3.00 Credit(s)
ENG 107 - Composition I: Technical Writing 3.00 Credit(s)

Term Total: 6.00 Credits

Term 4

Session I

DRF 331 - Mechanical Drafting and Design I 3.00 Credit(s)
EGT 161 - Strength of Materials I/A 1.50 Credit(s)
MFG 186 - Plant Safety 1.00 Credit(s)
PHY 130 - Applied Physics I 1.00 Credit(s) (1.50 credits for this program)

Session II

DRF 332 - Mechanical Drafting and Design II 3.00 Credit(s)
EGT 162 - Strength of Materials I/B 1.50 Credit(s)
PHY 135 - Applied Physics II 1.00 Credit(s) (1.50 credits for this program)

Term Total: 13.00 Credits

Term 5

Session I

EGT 163 - Strength of Materials II/A 1.50 Credit(s)
MFG 371 - Manual Projects 3.00 Credit(s)
___:___ Social Science/Humanities Course 3.00 Credit(s) (from list below)

Session II

CAD 288 - SolidWorks - CSWA Preparation 3.00 Credit(s)
EGT 164 - Strength of Materials II/B 1.50 Credit(s)
MFG 372 - SolidWorks/MasterCam Applications 3.00 Credit(s) OR
CAD 290 - Introduction to 3D Printing 3.00 Credit(s)

Term Total: 15.00 Credits

AAS Total: 66.00 Credits

Social Science/Humanities Courses

Select one course from the following:

DRA 110 - Introduction to Film 3.00 Credit(s)
ECN 120 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3.00 Credit(s)
ECN 130 - Principles of Microeconomics 3.00 Credit(s)
HUM 110 - Changes and Choices 3.00 Credit(s)
HUM 183 - Living with Space, Time and Technology 3.00 Credit(s)
PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy 3.00 Credit(s)
PHI 105 - Introduction to Ethics 3.00 Credit(s)
PHI 110 - Introduction to Logic 3.00 Credit(s)
POL 111 - American National Government 3.00 Credit(s)
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology 3.00 Credit(s)
REL 101 - Survey of World Religions 3.00 Credit(s)
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology 3.00 Credit(s)

Non-discrimination Statement / Equal Educational Opportunities

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Debora J. Sullivan, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-3487, djsullivan@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, Illinois 60661-7204, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.