Digital Modeling and Additive Manufacturing, Diploma

Campus: Scott Community College

The Digital Modeling and Additive Manufacturing diploma prepares graduates with certificate awards in both Digital Modeling for Manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing. Computer-aided design (CAD), critical thinking, problem-solving, math, science, team building and communication, critical skills needed for today’s manufacturing jobs, are the focus of this program.

The Digital Modeling for Manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing diploma includes proficiencies required by the industry that apply directly to the world of work.

Students who earn this diploma may earn an AAS degree in Technical Studies by completing additional coursework.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Additive Manufacturing with 3-D Modeling program, students will be able to:

Create 3-dimensional objects accurately, using industry-standard mechanical design software.
Demonstrate an understanding of subtractive manufacturing processes.
Analyze additive manufacturing processes.
Create physical objects using additive manufacturing processes.

Plan of Study

Term 1

CAD 140 - Parametric Solid Modeling I Credit(s): 3.00
CAD 141 - Parametric Solid Modeling II Credit(s): 3.00
CAD 203 - Principles of Design Credit(s): 3.00
MFG 371 - Manual Projects Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 12.00 Credits

Term 2

CAD 139 - Introduction to CAD/CAM Credit(s): 3.00
CAD 147 - Parametric Solid Modeling III Credit(s): 3.00
CAD 290 - Introduction to 3D Printing Credit(s): 3.00
CAD 291 - Design for Additive Manufacturing Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 12.00 Credits

Term 3 - Summer

CAD 292 - Intermediate 3D Printing Credit(s): 3.00
CAD 295 - 3D Scanning Credit(s): 3.00
MAT 104 - Applied Math Topics Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 9.00 Credits

Diploma Total: 33.00 Credits

Non-discrimination Statement / Equal Educational Opportunities

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