SOUTH  
Associate of Science (276.1)

This program prepares students for detail, design or layout drafting in manufacturing. Students are skilled in design drafting with both manual and computer-aided techniques. These skills are needed for entry-level positions in the mechanical engineering field, including engineering aide, design draftsperson, or CAD operator. Students should have reading and mathematics skills at the college level or be prepared to develop these at the college. Introduction to Engineering will be useful to students developing these skills.

Upon successful completion of the program, the student will:

• prepare detailed, subassembly and full-assembly engineering drawings of a variety of machinery, mechanical devices and mechanical components using appropriate manual and computer-aided drafting software;
• recognize and apply the ASME Y14.5 guidelines in the creating of engineering drawings;
• apply and utilize ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing guidelines for establishing and maintaining the functional fit of mating parts;
• evaluate and solve drawing problems related to mechanical drafting standards frequently used by industrial manufactures;
• apply basic and advanced two-dimensional and three-dimensional CAD commands to produce mechanical drawings.

See the Checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 68