2021 - 2022 Catalog
Program: Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology
Degree Plan: Advanced Manufacturing and Design Certificate

(Level 1I Certificate)

• Students pursuing this award program are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
• Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: C1.ADV.MAN.DES

This certificate teaches students to design products using relevant engineering concepts and computer-aided design (CAD) technologies. The award prepares students to use the latest CAD technologies to produce two- and three-dimensional assembly, solid construction, parametric construction and tooling drawings and to provide engineering specifications. Students learn to build scale models, communicate technical information, and solve mechanical engineering problems. In addition to covering CAD technologies and general education requirements, coursework may include:

• Manufacturing processes
• Technical drafting and math
• Computer applications and mechanical concepts
• Materials, statics, and tool design
• Design elements and problems
• Mechanical engineering basics
• Ability to design products, processes, and systems; and to communicate sophisticated mechanical engineering concepts and ideas through drawings, computer images, and symbols.
• Real-world problem solving
• Students learn engineering design, additive manufacturing, jig and fixture design, mold design, F.E.A sustainable design and many other areas of mechanical engineering design.

The program teaches a design process that encourages creativity, craftsmanship, and personal expression, aesthetics, and emphasizes brainstorming and need finding. The coursework provides students with the skills necessary to carry projects from initial concept to completion of working prototypes. Students will operate a 3D printer to produce prototype design through additive manufacturing.