Design Engineering Technology - AAS

This program prepares students for the Product Design and Manufacturing industry. The design engineer is a highly skilled technician with an ability to visualize objects three dimensionally before they are physically created. Students studying on the Mechanical Design Option will learn computer-aided design software, drafting and design practices, print reading, reverse engineering, and 3D printing. Design Engineering instruction at the College is offered in fundamental, intermediate, and advanced levels. A graduate of the program will be generally qualified to enter the industry as an entry level draftsperson, detailer, apprentice designer or engineer. Graduates are encouraged to continue education toward a professional degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering.

Student Success Requirement

Student who have completed at least 30 credit hours are not required to take ORI 107.

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Credits

AREA I: Written Composition

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Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

AREA II: Humanities & Fine Arts

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Title
Credits
Humanities and Fine Arts Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
3

AREA III: Mathematics & Natural Science

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Credits
Sub-Total Credits
7

AREA IV: History, Social, & Behavioral Sciences

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Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

AREA V: Technical Specialties

Core Drafting Requirements. Students must also chose an Option to complete the AAS program.

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Credits
Design Engineering Options  +
18
Sub-Total Credits
54
Total credits:
70-71

Overview

Program

Type

Associate in Applied Science