Engineering Design - Associate of Applied Science

This major gives students a background in the use of computer-aided design software for the design of mechanical parts devices. Students learn to use AutoCAD and Solid Works design software to qualify for positions as CAD designers and mechanical engineering aids.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Engineering Technology department page.

Total Credits Required



Liberal Studies	15-17
EN 111 College Composition I	4
EN 211D Technical and Report Writing [Div I]	4
MA 104 College Algebra with Applications in the Sciences and Technologies [Div II]	4
PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [Div II] or	3-5
MA 106 Trigonometry (3 cr.) [Div II]


Health Promotions	1
HP 200 Physical Well Being	1


Major Courses	19
DD 100 Technical Drafting with Introduction to CAD	4
DD 102 Engineering Graphics	3
DD 103 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing	2
DD 105 Schematic/Diagram Drafting	2
DD 202 Product Development and Design	4
DD 203 Industrial Drawing and Design	4


Other Required Courses	24-28
CIS 110 Principles of Computer Information Systems (4 cr.) [Div V] or	4
IS 100 Introduction to Windows, E-mail and the Internet (1 cr.) [Div V] and 3 IS electives or
DD 207 Architectural Design (4 cr.) or	3-4
DD 208 Architectural Detailing (4 cr.) or
DD 302 Architectural Drawing-Residential (4 cr.) or
DD 303 Architectural Drawing-Commercial (4 cr.) or
IT 380 Facility Planning (3 cr.)
ET 100 Fundamentals of Electricity (2 cr.) or	2-4
ET 110 Introduction to Electricity (4 cr.)
IT 214 Industrial Observation	1
MET 211 Mechanics-Statistics	4
MET 213 Materials Science I	3
MF 134 Manufacturing Process	4
MF 233 Numerical Control (4 cr.) or	3-4
IT 180 Introduction to Fluid Power (3 cr.)


General Electives	0-5

Bulletin Year: 2007 - 2008 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.