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Computer Aided Drafting Certificate of Achievement

Program Codes: MECCD.COA
Certificate of Achievement

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Mechanical Engineering Technology provides the right combination of theory and hands-on training to prepare students for employment opportunities in the design, manufacture and set-up of mechanical equipment such as engines, power generation and control systems, and manufacturing systems (including robots). Specific job responsibilities include working as a designer, computer aided design/drafting, instrumentation and testing of machines and systems, and developing and troubleshooting manufacturing systems.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates of the Program will be able to:

  • Apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to narrowly defined engineering technology activities.
  • Conduct standard tests and measurements, and to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments.
  • Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and nontechnical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities, including a respect for diversity.
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Recommended Course Sequence

Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequisite and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.

Introduction to Technology
Course Code:
MCT-101
Course Description:

An introduction to engineering fundamentals and design through lecture, classroom activities, design and laboratory projects in the areas of Civil, Electrical and Mechanical technology. Students will learn how to formulate and solve engineering problems, both working individually and as part of a team.

Credit:
2
Instruction methods:
lab: 2 Hours, Lecture: 1 Hours
Prerequisites:

MAT-013 or passing score on the College placement test

Corequisites:

MAT 014

x
MCT-101
Introduction to Technology
2
Manufacturing Processes and Materials
Course Code:
MEC-130
Course Description:
A study of materials (metallic and non-metallic), their engineering properties and the methods used to manufacturing to process these materials into useful products. Concurrent laboratory projects provide hands-on experience in areas of testing, modifying properties and the processes used in manufacturing to convert these materials into useful products.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
lab: 6 Hours, Lecture
x
MEC-130
Manufacturing Processes and Materials
3
Technical Graphics/CAD I
Course Code:
MEC-123
Course Description:
A study of the graphic language of engineering and technology to include linework, lettering, geometric construction, orthographic projection, pictorial, sectional and auxiliary views and dimensioning techniques. Laboratory time is divided between technical sketching and drawings produced using AutoCad software.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
lab: 6 Hours, Lecture
x
MEC-123
Technical Graphics/CAD I
3
Advanced Civil Drawing/CAD-II
Course Code:
CIT-126
Course Description:

This course is a study and execution of drawings encountered in civil and construction engineering. Topics include: Structural steel shapes and assemblies, reinforced concrete structures, piping details, site maps, alignments, AutoCAD functions used in civil projects, and, Civil 3D. Drawings will be generated from a combination of existing drawings as well as written requests. A comprehensive final project will combine skills from the various lessons and have students draft out major components of a simple structure.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
lab: 4 Hours, Lecture: 1 Hours
Prerequisites:

MEC-123

x
CIT-126
Advanced Civil Drawing/CAD-II
3

OR

Advanced Mechanical Drawing/CAD II
Course Code:
MEC-125
Course Description:
The study of mechanical working drawings including detail, assembly, piping and welding drawings. Also included are dimensioning techniques, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, fits and tolerances of mating parts, threads, fasteners, and surface finish. Advanced use of CAD(Computer-Aided Drafting) software that includes creating template files, drawing layouts/paper space, blocks, attributes, external references, revision tables, notes and BOM (Bill of Material). Introduction to piping and welding drawings. Introduction to solid modeling, including part creation and orthographic and isometric drawing creation. The completion of a comprehensive final project is required.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
lab: 4 Hours, Lecture: 1 Hours
Prerequisites:

MEC-123

x
MEC-125
Advanced Mechanical Drawing/CAD II
3
Construction Estimating
Course Code:
CIT-125
Course Description:

An introduction to drawing and quantity takeoff with related material and labor costs used in the construction industry. Students will examine and interpret construction drawings to determine quantities and related costs of materials and labor. Topics will include: area and volume calculations, use of engineering scales, material costs, labor costs, overhead and profit. Laboratory projects reinforce the lecture material and emphasize proper estimating procedures and format. The students will be exposed to Microsoft Excel in preparation of the material and cost summaries. Students will prepare a quantity estimate for a small construction project. Basic discussions will be presented for cost estimating of residential and commercial construction projects. Unit cost estimating will be incorporated in the proposed estimate. Specifications and specification standards will be reviewed as set forth by the CSI.

Credit:
2
Instruction methods:
lab: 4 Hours
x
CIT-125
Construction Estimating
2
Solid Modeling
Course Code:
MEC-250
Course Description:
An introductory course to familiarize students with feature-based parametric parts modeling. Students will be involved with outline sketching and sketch profiling, constraining, dimensioning and viewing different viewports. Techniques such as profile extrusion, revolving and sweeping, feature editing, creating work axis, making active sketch planes and creating work planes and points. Students will also master controlling object visibility; cutting, joining and intersecting operations; fillets, chamfers, holes and arrays; dimension display and equations; and assigning design variables.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
lab: 6 Hours
Prerequisites:

MEC-125

x
MEC-250
Solid Modeling
3
Total Credits 16

Contact Information

Engineering Technologies

Contact Name: Associate Professor Thomas Sabol, department chair
Contact Phone: 732.906.2586
Contact Email: TSabol@middlesexcc.edu
Department Web: https://www.middlesexcc.edu/engineering-technologies/


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