- Award:
- Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Program location:
- Fort Omaha Campus
The Mechanical Design Technology program provides opportunities for students to learn the necessary skills to enter the manufacturing industry as drafting technicians. The program provides a balanced curriculum, which includes coursework in classical drafting techniques, state-of-the-art computer-aided design, and exploration of manufacturing materials and processes. Local industries provide many employment opportunities in drafting and design.
Graduation Requirements
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| General Education | 27.0 |
| Major Requirements | 72.0 |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 99.0 |
General Education Requirements - 27.0 Credit Hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| English-Level I | 4.5 |
| English-Level II | 4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Humanities/Social Sciences | 4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
MATH 1310 Intermediate Algebra
|
4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| HMRL 1010 Human Relations Skills
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1001 Information Systems and Literacy
|
4.5 |
Major Requirements for Mechanical Design Technology - 72.0 Credit Hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| DRAF 1100 AutoCAD Fundamentals | 9.0 |
| DRAF 1200 Design for Precision (Measurement) | 9.0 |
| DRAF 1300 Inventor Fundamentals | 9.0 |
| DRAF 1400 Manufacturing Process Design | 9.0 |
| DRAF 2100 SolidWorks Fundamentals | 9.0 |
| DRAF 2200 Machine Design Principles | 9.0 |
| DRAF 2300 Creo (Pro/E) Fundamentals | 9.0 |
| DRAF 2400 Tool Design Processes | 9.0 |
Below is a suggested guide for students planning a career in mechanical design technology after two years of full-time study.
First Year/First Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| DRAF 1100 AutoCAD Fundamentals | 9.0 |
| English - Level I | 4.5 |
| INFO 1001 Information Systems and Literacy
|
4.5 |
| 18.0 |
First Year/Second Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| DRAF 1200 Design for Precision (Measurement) | 9.0 |
| English - Level II | 4.5 |
| MATH 1310 Intermediate Algebra
|
4.5 |
| 18.0 |
First Year/Third Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| DRAF 1300 Inventor Fundamentals | 9.0 |
| Humanities/Social Sciences electives | 4.5 |
| 13.5 |
Second Year/Fifth Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| DRAF 1400 Manufacturing Process Design | 9.0 |
| DRAF 2100 SolidWorks Fundamentals | 9.0 |
| 18.0 |
Second Year/Sixth Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| DRAF 2200 Machine Design Principles | 9.0 |
| DRAF 2300 Creo (Pro/E) Fundamentals | 9.0 |
| 18.0 |
Second Year/Seventh Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| DRAF 2400 Tool Design Processes | 9.0 |
| HMRL 1010 Human Relations Skills
|
4.5 |
| 13.5 |
Below is a suggested guide for students planning a career in mechanical design technology after one year of full-time study.
First Year/First Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| DRAF 1100 AutoCAD Fundamentals | 9.0 |
| DRAF 2100 SolidWorks Fundamentals | 9.0 |
| English - Level I | 4.5 |
| INFO 1001 Information Systems and Literacy
|
4.5 |
| 27.0 |
First Year/Second Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| DRAF 1400 Manufacturing Process Design | 9.0 |
| DRAF 2300 Creo (Pro/E) Fundamentals | 9.0 |
| English - Level II | 4.5 |
| MATH 1310 Intermediate Algebra
|
4.5 |
| 27.0 |
First Year/Third Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| DRAF 1300 Inventor Fundamentals | 9.0 |
| DRAF 2200 Machine Design Principles | 9.0 |
| Humanities/Social Sciences | 4.5 |
| 22.5 |
First Year/Fourth Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| DRAF 1200 Design for Precision (Measurement) | 9.0 |
| DRAF 2400 Tool Design Processes | 9.0 |
| HMRL 1010 Human Relations Skills
|
4.5 |
| 22.5 |