Combine your design skills, math knowledge and mechanical aptitude and turn it into a career with the Mechanical Design Technology program at Moraine Park.
From designing products to preparation of models and drawings for all types of machines and manufacturing industries, mechanical designers assist engineers by developing designs for mechanical equipment using Computer Aided Design (CAD). The Mechanical Design Technology program prepares students for the field with hands-on CAD work, and an in-depth look at project and product development.
Students in the Mechanical Design Technology courses learn about various materials used in design and manufacturing, and practice by developing models and finalizing designs. Coursework also includes die, mold, jig and fixture designing. Students become skilled at analyzing parts drawings and troubleshooting mechanical engineering issues. Graduates are proficient in the latest CAD software and are knowledgeable about Lean manufacturing and green sustainable technologies.
Graduates find jobs with a variety of manufacturing industries including metal fabrication companies; industrial equipment manufacturers; paper equipment manufacturers; consumer product companies; recreational equipment firms; and tool, die, metal stamping and mold making companies.
For additional information on program curriculum, prerequisites and general education course options, please contact your advisor.
Check out the Credit Transfers page for more information.
*Enrollment may limit the campus availability or delivery of certain courses.
This program is also offered in a part-time evening format. Additional certificate offerings also available.
| Number | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| 103-159 | **Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office | 1 |
| 606-176 | CAD 2-D, AutoCAD | 3 |
| 617-114 | CAD 3-D, SolidWorks | 3 |
| 623-162 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| 804-195 | College Algebra With Applications | 3 |
| 890-101 | **College 101 | 2 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 606-116 | Machine Elements | 3 |
| 606-132 | Materials of Industry | 3 |
| 617-115 | Jig and Fixture Design | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 804-196 | Trigonometry with Applications | 3 |
| 809-1xx | Behavioral Science Course | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| 606-107 | Component Design | 4 |
| 606-112 | Integrated Manufacturing Planning-Mechanical Design | 2 |
| 606-128 | Design Statics | 3 |
| 623-196 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| 801-1xx | Communication Course | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| 606-111 | Integrated Manufacturing Production-Mechanical Design | 2 |
| 606-125 | Product Design | 4 |
| 606-130 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| 617-149 | Tool Design | 4 |
| 809-1xx | Social Science Course | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
| Required Elective Credits | 3 | |
| Total Program Credits and Institutional Requirements | 67 | |
