2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Computer-Aided Design Concentration, Mechanical Engineering Technology, A.A.S.

The Computer-Aided Design Concentration program gives students the opportunity to develop skills in computer-aided design (CAD). Lecture and laboratory courses provide an application-based study in engineering technology. Students obtain the scientific, engineering, and technical skills necessary to function as a contributing member of the engineering team. Articulation agreements exist with Washington County Public Schools, Fulton County Area Vocational Technical School, and Greencastle-Antrim High School for high school students to earn credit and/or dual-enroll in the program. The program is particularly beneficial for the in-service technical person who wishes to upgrade job skills or apply a degree toward a new position. This A.A.S. program is a career degree, preparing students for the workforce after graduation. However, students can opt to transfer to a four-year program rather than start a career, but should confer with advisors and transferring institutions for specific requirements.

  • View the Mechanical Engineering Fact Sheet for faculty contact information and additional program information.

Program Pathways

Track A: Architectural

First Year Fall

ENG-112Technical Writing

3 credits

-
 

MAT-114Introduction to Applied Algebra

3 credits

-
Or

MAT-161Precalculus II

4 credits

-
 

Restricted Elective-
Choose from the list

3 credits

EGT-101Foundations of Engineering Technology

2 credits

CAD-152Computer-Aided Design

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:14

Note: MAT-114P is an approved substitution for MAT-114.

First Year Spring

CSC-102Introduction to Information Technology

3 credits

COM-108Introduction to Human Communication

3 credits

CAD-153Computer-Aided Drafting

3 credits

EGT-136Mechanics

3 credits

PHY-201General Physics I

4 credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Year Fall

Restricted Elective-
Choose from the list

3 credits

Gen Ed-
Arts/Humanities

3 credits

EGT-231Strength of Materials

3 credits

Restricted Elective-
Choose from the list

3 credits

CAD-226CAD: Architectural

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Second Year Spring

Gen Ed-
Diversity

3 credits

Gen Ed-
Behavioral/Social Science

3 credits

Restricted Elective-
Choose from the list

3 credits

Restricted Elective-
Choose from the list

3 credits

CAD-230BIM for Commercial Architecture

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Track B: Mechanical

First Year Fall

ENG-112Technical Writing

3 credits

-
 

MAT-114Introduction to Applied Algebra

3 credits

-
Or

MAT-161Precalculus II

4 credits

-
 

Restricted Elective-
Choose from the list

3 credits

EGT-101Foundations of Engineering Technology

2 credits

CAD-152Computer-Aided Design

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:14

Note: MAT-114P is an approved substitution for MAT-114.

First Year Spring

CSC-102Introduction to Information Technology

3 credits

COM-108Introduction to Human Communication

3 credits

CAD-153Computer-Aided Drafting

3 credits

EGT-136Mechanics

3 credits

PHY-201General Physics I

4 credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Year Fall

Restricted Elective-
Choose from the list

3 credits

Gen Ed-
Arts/Humanities

3 credits

EGT-231Strength of Materials

3 credits

Restricted Elective-
Choose from the list

3 credits

EGT-150Introduction to CNC Programming

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Second Year Spring

Gen Ed-
Diversity

3 credits

Gen Ed-
Behavioral/Social Science

3 credits

Restricted Elective-
Choose from the list

3 credits

Restricted Elective-
Choose from the list

3 credits

CAD-228CAD: Solid Modeling

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

General Education Requirements (19-20 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

  • Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (3 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Biological/Physical Science

PHY-201General Physics I

4 credits

Diversity

  • Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)

English

*A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for ENG-112

ENG-112Technical Writing

3 credits

Mathematics

MAT-114Introduction to Applied Algebra

3 credits

-
Or

MAT-161Precalculus II

4 credits

Note: MAT-114P is an approved substitution for MAT-114.

Program Requirements (26 Credits)

Requirements List

CAD-152Computer-Aided Design

3 credits

CAD-153Computer-Aided Drafting

3 credits

COM-108Introduction to Human Communication

3 credits

CSC-102Introduction to Information Technology

3 credits

EGT-101Foundations of Engineering Technology

2 credits

EGT-136Mechanics

3 credits

EGT-231Strength of Materials

3 credits

Select a Program Track

Track A: Architectural

CAD-226CAD: Architectural

3 credits

CAD-230BIM for Commercial Architecture

3 credits

Track B: Mechanical

CAD-228CAD: Solid Modeling

3 credits

EGT-150Introduction to CNC Programming

3 credits

Restricted Electives (14-15 Credits)

Select Restricted Elective Credits from the Following List

CAD-226CAD: Architectural

3 credits

CAD-228CAD: Solid Modeling

3 credits

CAD-230BIM for Commercial Architecture

3 credits

CAD-269Internship I

1-3 credits

EGT-150Introduction to CNC Programming

3 credits

EGT-234Machine Design

4 credits

EGT-235Fluid Power

3 credits

EGT-250Advanced CNC

3 credits

ELE-110Fundamentals of Electricity

4 credits

ELE-130Introduction to Unmanned Systems

3 credits

INT-120Introduction to OSHA

1 credit

MAT-160Precalculus I

3 credits

Degree Requirement (60 Credits)