Engineering Technology - Engineering Graphics/CAD, AAS

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Program Code: AASEG
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREE

Students of the Engineering Graphics Technology program take a series of courses covering the principles of Engineering Graphics that provide extensive laboratory experience, stressing the application of those principles. This program provides hands-on experience to prepare students for employment in association with engineers and designers. The diversity of the curriculum provides opportunities for students to develop proficiency in specialized areas such as Bodyline Design, Tool and Die, and Injection Mold Design.

While most graduates enter the job market as engineering graphics technicians and work with engineers in the preparation of technical drawings, some graduates enter fields where they are responsible for the interpretation and implementation of drawings. Technologists may also become designers and assist engineers in preparing design details and specifications for engineering projects.

Suggested Course Sequence

First Year

1st Semester - 17 Semester Hours

ETG 110 - Introduction to Drafting 2 credits *
ETG 120 - Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drafting 2 credits *
ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 credits
ETP 110 - Machine Tools 4 credits
ETW 101 - Basic Oxyacetylene Welding, Cutting and Brazing 1 credit
ETW 110 - Basic Shielded Metal Arc Weld I 1 credit
ETW 120 - Gas Metal Arc & Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 1 credit
ETW 170 - Print Reading and Fabrication Design 3 credits **

2nd Semester - 15 Semester Hours

ETP 120 - Machine Tool, Advanced 4 credits
ETG 140 - Advanced Drafting with AutoCAD 4 credits
ETG 160 - SolidWorks - Product Design & Development 3 credits
MTH 110 - Intermediate Algebra 4 credits ***

Second Year

1st Semester - 15 Semester Hours

ETG 130 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 2 credits
ETG 170 - CATIA Basics 2 credits
ETP 210 - Beginning NC/CNC Programming 3 credits
ETG 230 - Tool/Die Design 3 credits
ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 credits
MTH 111 - Plane Trigonometry 2 credits ***

2nd Semester - 16 Semester Hours

ETG 220 - Jig/Fixture Design 3 credits
ETG 240 - Advanced Solid Modeling 2 credits
ETM 120 - Introduction to Robotics/Automation 3 credits
ETG 210 - Introduction to Mold Design 3 credits
ETP 220 - CNC Surfacing Applications 2 credits
PS 101 - Introduction to Political Science 3 credits

Total Credit Hours/Total Contact Hours = 63/91.5

* Students must take both ETG 110 & ETG 120 if no previous drafting experience - see program advisor for recommendation, or contact the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Division at (810) 989-5754; ETG 180 - Engineering Graphics , may be taken as a replacement for ETG 110 & ETG 120 ; see program advisor.

** Students have the option of taking SPC 101 as a replacement for ETW 170 . All welding courses (except ETW 170 ) are taught in an individualized, self-paced, open lab basis. Class times are available both days and evenings.

*** Students have the option of taking MTH 112 as a replacement for MTH 110 and MTH 111 .
A transfer agreement exists with Wayne State University. See program advisor for details on transfer of credit. Students must complete a minimum of 63 credits for degree completion.