Computer - Aided Mechanical Drafting

Certificate (Certificate Program) - 31 Credit Hours

Program Information:
This certificate program is designed to provide individuals interested in a career in mechanical drafting with entry level skills on a computer-aided design and drafting system. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, welding processes, and dimensional metrology are included. It also will provide an opportunity for upgrading technical skills needed in the associate or baccalaureate degree programs.

Admission to the Program:
Math skills equivalent to two years of high school algebra and one year of high school geometry are required for admission to the program. These courses are available at the College for applicants who need to upgrade their math skills.

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1:
MECTK 110; MECTK 138; MECTK 121; ENGL 105 or ENGL 110; MECTK 115

Spring Semester 1:
MECTK 123; MECTK 125; WLDTR 119; GENTK 202; MATH 130

Course Information:

Required Program Courses
Course	Name	Credit
MECTK 110	INTRODUCTION TO THE TOOLS OF TECHNOLOGY	3
MECTK 115	PRINCIPLES OF DIMENSIONAL METROLOGY	2
MECTK 121	INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING	3
MECTK 123	MECHANICAL DETAILING WITH CAD	3
MECTK 125	3-D MODELING WITH CAD	3
MECTK 138	MANUFACTURING PROCESSES I	3
WLDTR 119	WELDING PROCESSES	2
ENGL 105	BASIC COMPOSITION
or
ENGL 110	COMPOSITION I	3
MATH 130	TECHNICAL ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY	5
GENTK 202	VOCATIONAL INTERNSHIP *	4

* Optional

For Program Information Contact:
Agricultural and Industrial Technologies Department
AIT Building
Room 209
(309)694-5510