Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: STEM
- Program Code: 10-606-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August
About the Mechanical Design Technology Degree
DESCRIPTION
Get involved in the engineering design process – design and analyze mechanical components and assemblies; and create 3D solid models and 2D detailed drawings for parts or assemblies of mechanical and electromechanical systems using the latest computer-aided design/drafting (CADD) systems.
The employment outlook is favorable for mechanical drafters/designers having current training involving CADD systems.
You can earn the Mechanical and Computer Drafting technical diploma on the way to completing this degree.
Additional program details: Important to your success are analytical skills and the ability to grasp spatial relationships. It is also helpful to be able to work well with your hands, possess good hand/eye coordination and have an interest in working with tools.
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Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL-102 | Introduction to AutoCAD ^ | 2 |
| CIVIL-105 | Computer Applications ^ | 2 |
| MATH-115 | College Technical Mathematics 1 ‡ ^ (or) MATH-201 College Algebra ** 4 credits |
5 |
| MCDESG-102 | Technical Drafting 1 ‡ ^ | 3 |
| MCDESG-162 | Engineering Materials ^ | 2 |
| MATH-116 | College Technical Mathematics 2 ‡ (or) MATH-202 Trigonometry ** 3 credits |
4 |
| MCDESG-104 | Technical Drafting 2 With CAD ‡ ^ | 3 |
| MCDESG-114 | SolidWorks 1 ‡ ^ | 2 |
| MCDESG-160 | Statics ‡ | 3 |
| SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) any 200-series SOCSCI or HIST course |
3 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| MCDESG-106 | Advanced Engineering Graphics ‡ ^ | 3 |
| MCDESG-118 | Kinematics ‡ | 3 |
| MCDESG-124 | SolidWorks 2 ‡ ^ | 2 |
| MCDESG-130 | Strength of Materials ‡ | 3 |
| MCDESG-163 | Machining Processes ‡ ^ | 2 |
| ELECTIVES | (Two credits) | 2 |
| ENG-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| MCDESG-112 | Tool Design ‡ | 3 |
| MCDESG-116 | Design Elements ‡ | 3 |
| MCDESG-125 | Design Problems ‡ | 3 |
| MCDESG-135 | PTC Creo (Pro/E) 1 | 2 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) any 200-level PSYCH |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 64 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Mechanical and Computer Drafting technical diploma.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
To see course descriptions, class times and locations, visit the full course catalog (link).
Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.
Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Prepare detail and assembly drawings for documentation of mechanical components and products
- Create CAD geometry, parts, and assemblies
- Design mechanical components and products
- Analyze mechanical engineering problems
- Select purchased parts
Career Outlook
The employment outlook is favorable for mechanical drafters/designers having current training involving computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) systems. Manufacturing environments, contract engineers and engineering consulting firms employ mechanical design technicians.
Duties often involve applying learned and developed technical knowledge to solving design problems in the creation of a product. CADD systems will be used to create two- and three-dimensional orthographic and pictorial multiview drawings of mechanical engineering detail, assembly and tooling.
Possible Careers
Design/DraftingDesign Engineer
Mechanical Designer
Mechanical Drafter
Admission Requirements
One year of high school-level algebra or equivalent
Scholarships
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