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Mechanical Design/CAD

Associate in Applied Science Degree
60 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0270

General Education Requirements:

Credit Hours

Area A — 

Communications

 

 

EGL 101

3

 

One course from: EGL 102, EGL 111, EGL 212, SPE 103
(EGL 111)

3

Area B — 

Mathematics

3

 

One course from Area B (Mathematics)

 

Area C — 

Science

3

 

(PHY 101 recommended)

 

Area D — 

Social and Behavioral Sciences

3

 

One course from a social or behavioral science discipline

 

Area E — 

Humanities/Fine Arts

3

 

One course from a humanities or fine arts discipline

 

Area F — 

Contemporary Global Studies*

0-3

 

One course that satisfies Contemporary Global Studies requirement

 

Total General Education Requirements:

18

   

Major Requirements:

Credit Hours

CAD 116 Basic AutoCAD

3

CAD 117 Intermediate AutoCAD

4

CAD 118 Advanced AutoCAD

4

CIS 101 Introduction to Computer Information Systems

3

ENG 120 Engineering Graphics

3

MEC 105 Processes and Materials

3

MEC 220 Elements of Machine Design

3

MEC 230 Statics and Strength of Materials

3

Additional CAD, FME, MEC, MFG, or MTA courses, or ARC 220; contact Advising and Counseling for a list of acceptable courses

16

Total Major Requirements:

42


Total Semester Credit Hours for Associate in Applied Science Degree:

60



*Students may take a Contemporary Global Studies course that satisfies both Area F and another Area requirement.

 

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June 3
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June 3
Three-week interim grades due.

June 10
Seven-week summer session begins.

June 10
Four-week interim grades due.

June 13
Last day to submit proof of residency, business service agreements and chargebacks/joint agreements.

June 20
Last day to change to Audit.

June 20
Last day to drop and have course dropped from record.

June 27
Last day for filing Graduation Petitions.

June 27
Last day to withdraw with a "W" (no withdrawals after mid-term) Students will receive a grade in all courses in which they are enrolled after June 27.

July 4
Independence Day holiday. College closed.


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