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, sarmad.saman@bristolcc.edu
Program contact
Mary Cass, Coordinator and Associate Professor of Automation Technology, mary.cass@bristolcc.edu
Program Code: CN
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.
Program Requirements
Program Courses
| CAD 111 | Mechanical Design with Solidworks | 3 credits |
| CAD 211 | Computer Aided Manufacturing | 3 credits |
| EGR 111 | Fundamentals of Manual Machining | 4 credits |
| EGR 112 | Automated Machining | 3 credits |
| EGR 172 | Material Science | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Choose two from the following
| CAD 101 | Computer Aided Drafting | 3 credits |
| CAD 112 | Advanced Mechanical Design with Solidworks | 3 credits |
| CAD 172 | Mechanical Design using Inventor | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Recommended Course Sequence - Fall Semester 1
| CAD 111 | Mechanical Design with Solidworks | 3 credits |
| EGR 111 | Fundamentals of Manual Machining | 4 credits |
| EGR 172 | Material Science | 4 credits |
| CAD 101 | Computer Aided Drafting | 3 credits |
| | Or | |
| CAD 172 | Mechanical Design using Inventor | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
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 Mechanical Design with Solidworks | 3 credits |
| | Or | |
| CAD 172 | Mechanical Design using Inventor | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |