Schoolcraft College

Computer Aided Design: Mechanical Design Associate in Applied Science Degree

Graduates can find employment in design and engineering-related activities, in the areas of transportation, aerospace, medical technology, power transmission, and defense.

Sample Schedule of Courses

First Year

Fall Semester

• CAD 120 - Mechanical Blueprint Reading with Sketching Credits: 3
• ENGR 100 - Introduction to Engineering and Technology Credits: 3
• MET 103 - Introduction to Materials Science Credits: 3
• MATH 102 - Technical Mathematics Credits: 4

Humanities

Select General Education Humanities course:

Recommended:

• COMA 103 - Fundamentals of Speech Credits: 3

Total Credits: 14-17

Winter Semester

• CAD 140 - AutoCAD - 2D Application Credits: 4
• MFG 102 - Basic Machining Processes Credits: 3

Elective

Select two:

• CAD 210 - CATIA - 3D and 2D Applications Credits: 4
• CAD 220 - SolidWorks - 3D and 2D Applications Credits: 4
• CAD 230 - NX - 3D and 2D Applications Credits: 4

Total Credits: 15

Spring/Summer Session

• CAD 130 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance Credits: 3

English

Select first General Education English Communication course.

Recommended:

• ENG 100 - Communication Skills Credits: 3
• ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3

Total Credits: 6

Second Year

Fall Semester

• CAD 270 - Machine Elements and Design Credits: 4
• MFG 105 - Manufacturing Processes Credits: 4
• QM 107 - Quality Planning and Team Building Credits: 3

English

Select second General Education English Communication courses.

Recommended:

• ENG 116 - Technical Writing Credits: 3

Total Credits: 14

Winter Semester

• CAD 275 - Tool, Die, and Fixture Design Credits: 4
• PHYS 123 - Applied Physics Credits: 5

Elective

Select one:

• CAD 280 - CAD Capstone Project Credits: 3
• CAD 291 - Computer Aided Design Internship Credits: 3

Social Science

Select General Education Social Science course.

Recommended:

• PSYCH 153 - Human Relations Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15-16

Program Total: 64-68 Credits

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. The number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.