Are you a creative thinker with a passion for developing ideas from concept to production? Do you enjoy creating something tangible out of an abstract idea? If the answer is yes, explore a career in Computer-Aided Design, CAD. CAD professionals use 2D and 3D CAD software to create designs. In addition, your career could include assisting local businesses to build everything from automotive and aerospace components to machine parts and assemblies. Upon completing this program students will be prepared to work as CAD Designers, CAD Detailers, CAD Technicians or CAD Drafters. If a student plans to transfer to a four-year college, they can transfer to an engineering technology degree. These students should consult with an MCC Counselor to be sure they are taking classes to transfer.
Source: MCC 2023-24 Catalog
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | 15-17 CR. HRS. |
ENG 101 – English Composition | 3 |
HE 110 – Industrial Safety and Workplace Training | 1 |
Choose one (1) Course from: | 3 |
BCOM 102 – Advanced Bus and Tech Communications | |
COM 201 – Public Speaking | |
ENG 102 – English Composition | |
Choose one (1) Course from: | 3-4 |
BUS 127 – Human Relations | |
ECON 101A – Principles of Macroeconomics | |
HUM 195 – Introduction to Humanities | |
PHIL 102 – Principles of Logic | |
PHIL 202 – Introduction to Ethics | |
PSYC 201 – General Psychology | |
SOC 101 – Principles of Sociology | |
Choose two (2) TMAT Courses OR MATH 141 from: | 5-6 |
MATH 141 – Precalculus (Recommended for Transfer) | |
TMAT 102A – Technical Math II | |
TMAT 201 – Technical Math III | |
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS | 26 CR. HRS. |
CAD 110 – Intro to Computer-Aided Drafting (2D) | 3 |
CAD 135A – Engineering Graphics | 3 |
CAD 150 – Blueprint Reading | 3 |
CAD 151 – Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing | 3 |
CAD 210 – Parametric Design I-Part Modeling | 3 |
CAD 250 – Introduction to Solidworks 3D | 3 |
CAD 260 – CAD Capstone | 4 |
Choose one (1) Course from: | 4 |
CAD 220A – Parametric Design II-Assemblies | |
CAD 254 Solidworks II | |
TECHNICAL-RELATED REQUIREMENTS | 11-12 CR. HRS. |
AMT 129A – Introduction to Technology | 3 |
MET 201 – Metallurgy | 3 |
MT 101B – Basic Machining | 4 |
ENGR 105 – Introduction to Engineering | 4 |
ELTC 101AL&L – Electricity- Basic | 4 |
PHYS 201CL&L – College Physics I Lecture and Lab (Recommended for Transfer) | 5 |
REQUIRED ELECTIVES | 5-8 CR. HRS. |
Electives must be chosen from the following list or have departmental approval. | |
BUS 179 – Keyboarding (or demonstrate proficiency) | 1 |
CAD 255 – Introduction to Siemens NX | 3 |
COM 101 – Oral Communications | 3 |
COM 201 – Public Speaking | 3 |
CSS 100A – College Success Seminar | 3 |
HP 101 – Hydraulics/Pneumatics | 3 |
MATH 141 – Precalculus (Recommended for Transfer) | 5 |
MATH 161 – Calculus I (Recommended for Transfer) | 4 |
MATH 162A – Calculus II (Recommended for Transfer) | 4 |
MET 101 – Industrial Materials | 3 |
MET 102 – Basic Cast Metals | 3 |
MT 102A – Intermediate Machining | 3 |
MT 103A – Advanced Machining | 3 |
MT 150 – Machinery Handbook | 3 |
MT 205A NC/CNC (Computer Numerical Control) | 3 |
MT 206A – 2-D CAD/CAM Computer-Aided Design/Machining | 3 |
MT 216 – 3-D CAD/CAM Computer-Aided Design/Machining | 3 |
PHYS 202CL&L – College Physics II Lecture and Lab (Recommended for Transfer) | 5 |
QC 101 – Basic Quality Control | 3 |
TECH 201A – Introduction to Mechatronics | 3 |
TECH 290CI – Cooperative Internship | 3 |
TMAT 101A – Technical Math I | 3 |
W 101A – Basic Welding | 3 |
Total | 60 |