Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)*
Degree offered
Certificate of Accomplishment in Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)
Credits required 22
Dean
Sarmad Saman
Program contact
Mary Cass, Coordinator and Associate Professor of Automation Technology, ext. 2248
Program Goals Statement
This certificate program provides students with the needed skills to become a professional computer-aided draftsperson, mechanical, or manufacturing technicians in the engineering industry. Students learn fundamental concepts of engineering drawing through advanced computer-aided design techniques and CAD/CAM. They will utilize and set up standard machine-shop equipment and operate and program CNC machinery. Students also understand the materials to be processed and technical drawing through the use of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, and CamWorks.
Program Information
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This program serves as a solid base for continuing on toward a degree with all courses transferring to BCC's Automation, Electro-Mechanical, and Mechanical Technology programs.
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Students utilize typical industrial CNC machining centers, high-tech computer equipment, and the latest AutoDesk, SolidWorks, and/or CAM software.
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Students must have previously completed Algebra II and Geometry before enrolling in certificate courses.
Degree Requirements
Program Courses
| CAD 111 | Advanced Computer Aided Design | 3 credits |
| CAD 211 | Computer Aided Manufacturing | 3 credits |
| EGR 111 | Fundamentals of Manual Machining | 3 credits |
| EGR 112 | Automated Machining | 3 credits |
| EGR 172 | Material Science | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Choose two from the following
| CAD 101 | Computer Aided Drafting | 3 credits |
| CAD 112 | Advanced Computer Aided Design II | 3 credits |
| CAD 172 | Computer Aided Mechanical Design | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Recommended Course Sequence - Fall Semester 1
| CAD 111 | Advanced Computer Aided Design | 3 credits |
| EGR 111 | Fundamentals of Manual Machining | 3 credits |
| EGR 172 | Material Science | 4 credits |
| CAD 101 | Computer Aided Drafting | 3 credits |
| | Or | |
| CAD 172 | Computer Aided Mechanical Design | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 2
| CAD 211 | Computer Aided Manufacturing | 3 credits |
| EGR 112 | Automated Machining | 3 credits |
| CAD 101 | Computer Aided Drafting | 3 credits |
| | Or | |
| CAD 112 | Advanced Computer Aided Design II | 3 credits |
| | Or | |
| CAD 172 | Computer Aided Mechanical Design | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |