MATC 2021-22 Catalog

MCDESG –MDRAFT DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MCDESG-104

Credits: 3

MCDESG-120

Credits: 1

MCDESG-145

Credits: 2

Technical Drafting 2 With CAD This course uses 2D and 3D CAD to introduce thread terminology, tolerances and fi ts, secondary auxiliary views, structural steel and weldments. The relationship between parts is explored through assemblies created from downloaded components and student created models. Prerequisite(s): Complete MCDESG-102. Completion of or currently enrolled in MCDESG-114. MCDESG-106 Credits: 3 Advanced Engineering Graphics This course focuses on advanced engineering graphics concepts utilizing SolidWorks. Instruction includes advanced detailing of parts and assemblies bill of materials, parametric equations, tables and spreadsheets. This course will emphasize GD&T in the relationship between parts and fi ts calculations between mating parts such as gears, bushings, keys, retaining rings and fasteners. Prerequisite(s): Complete MCDESG-104, MCDESG-114 and CIVIL-105. MCDESG-112 Credits: 3 Tool Design This course is designed to give the mechanical design student knowledge in the design of simple jigs and fi xtures, gauges and dies, using two- and three-dimensional SolidWorks 1 This course introduces parametric solid modeling using SolidWorks software. Students focus on part modeling and assembly skills with an emphasis on design. Detail drawing with dimensioning and rapid prototyping techniques also are introduced. MCDESG-116 Credits: 3 Design Elements This course instructs students on the selection of machine elements (components) and their strength analysis. These elements include belts, chains, spur gears, keys, couplings, seals, bearings, clutches, brakes, electric motors and fasteners. Strength of Materials concepts and fi ts are applied to the shafts that carry these elements. Prerequisite(s): Complete MCDESG-106, MCDESG-130 and CIVIL-105. MCDESG-118 Credits: 3 Kinematics This course covers the displacement, velocity and acceleration of four bar linkages, slider-cranks, crank-shapers and compound mechanisms using graphical and analytical methods. Also covered are cam displacement diagrams, pro fi les, gear trains and epicyclics. Prerequisite(s): Complete MCDESG-104 and CIVIL-105 and MATH-116 or MATH- 202. Completion of or currently enrolled in MCDESG-106. design. Prerequisite(s): Complete MCDESG-106 and MCDESG-114. MCDESG-114 Credits: 2

Basic AutoCAD Students are introduced to the use of AutoCAD software. The course is designed to be an introductory course enabling students to learn and apply computer-aided drafting (CAD) concepts relative to the preparation of construction drawings. MCDESG-124 SolidWorks 2 This course introduces advanced solid modeling techniques using SolidWorks software with an emphasis on mechanical design. Topics include advanced modeling techniques in sweeps, drafts, blends, shells and surfaces, advanced assembly techniques, sheet metal parts and weldments. Prerequisite(s): Complete MCDESG-114. MCDESG-125 Credits: 3 Design Problems This is the capstone course for the Mechanical Design Technology associate degree. Students take the knowledge and skills acquired in other courses – Drafting, Statics, Strength of Materials, Machine Elements, Mechanisms – and apply them to a design project. Students select their own project and de fi ne the scope, the path of the completion of the projects, perform necessary computations and complete all working drawings. Prerequisite(s): Complete MCDESG-106, MCDESG-114 and MCDESG-130. Completion of or currently enrolled in MCDESG-116. MCDESG-130 Credits: 3 Strength of Materials Students analyze internal stresses on linear members. The course focuses on axial, direct shear, torsional shear and bending stresses. These stresses also are combined using Mohr’s circle. Prerequisite(s): Complete MCDESG-160. MCDESG-133 Credits: 2 Inventor 1 This course introduces parametric solid modeling using Inventor software. Course is focused on modeling skills for creating parts, assemblies, detail drawings. Rapid prototyping techniques also are introduced. MCDESG-134 Credits: 2 Inventor 2 This course introduces advanced solid modeling techniques using Inventor software with a focus on design. Topics include advanced modeling techniques in sweeps, drafts, blends, shells and surfaces, advanced assembly techniques, sheet metal parts and weldments. Prerequisite(s): Complete MCDESG-133. MCDESG-135 Credits: 2 PTC Creo (Pro/E) 1 This course introduces parametric solid modeling using PTC Creo (Pro/E). Students are introduced to modeling skills for creating parts, assemblies, detailed drawings and rapid prototyping techniques. Credits: 2

PTC Creo (Pro/E) 2 This course introduces advanced solid modeling techniques using PTC Creo (Pro/E) software with a focus on design. Topics include advanced modeling techniques in sweeps, drafts, blends, shells and surfaces, advanced assembly techniques, sheet metal parts and weldments. Prerequisite(s): Complete MCDESG-135. MCDESG-160 Credits: 3 Statics Statics is the study of forces on and in structures that are at rest. Forces, vectors, resultants, moments, couples, equilibrium, free-body diagrams, friction, centroids and centers of gravity, and shear and moment diagrams are covered. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in MATH-116 or MATH-202. MCDESG-162 Credits: 2 manufacturing. Fundamentals include the properties and structure of materials for manufactured goods, such as ferrous and nonferrous metals and alloys, plastics, composites and ceramics, and the selection of materials for various functions. Casting and form casting processes, mold casting, powder metallurgy, and metal and nonmetal fabrication processes are included. MCDESG-163 Credits: 2 Machining Processes This course introduces machining processes used in manufacturing such as turning, milling, grinding, CNC, water jet cutting, EDM, punch press, welding, drilling, reaming and tapping. The course emphasizes best practices in mechanical design and design for manufacturability. Labs are integral to the course and expose the student to the various manufacturing processes and practices. Engineering Materials This course emphasizes engineering materials and processes used in Coordinate Blueprint Reading Instruction is given in the interpretation of CNC coordinate piece part drawings. Students translate standard engineering drawings into coordinate drawings used in the programming of CNC machine tools. Prerequisite(s): MDRAFT-386. MDRAFT-385 Credits: 1 Machine Blueprint Reading 1 This course covers the basic principles essential for visualization and training in the interpretation of blueprints and freehand sketches of simpler machine parts. Emphasis MDRAFT – Mechanical and Computer Drafting (Department: 421) MDRAFT-320 Credits: 1

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