The CAD/CAM technology program (computer aided design/drafting - computer aided manufacturing) is a "technology age" program preparing the graduate for a number of opportunities in many traditional engineering or manufacturing related fields. Today's CAD/CAM technician needs a broad background and needs to be versatile enough to adapt to one of several CAD program levels or platforms, including AutoCAD, Autodesk Mechanical Desktop, and Pro/ENGINEER, and to be familiar with various CAM software such as MasterCAM.
Laboratory experience provides an opportunity to verify theoretical principles, gain experience with automated system operation, and experience the use of the CAD/CAM systems for drafting, part design, and computer numerical controlled systems.
A laptop computer is required for students entering the CAD/CAM technology program. The College will provide a list of appropriate laptops and wireless modem cards in April to all students who have been accepted to attend Alfred State College.
Program Education Objectives
Program Educational Objectives were established with the assistance of the Industrial Advisory Committee and are reviewed periodically. The CAD/CAM Technology program produces graduates who:
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Graduates may enroll in the Alfred State bachelor of science program in mechanical engineering technology. The Alfred State BS program can be accomplished in two years beyond the AAS degree (if math through Technical Calculus I and physics through General Physics II are taken in the two-year program).
Graduates are eligible to continue their education by enrolling in a baccalaureate degree program in such areas as mechanical or industrial technology, but should work closely with their adviser on selection of technical and science electives. This program offers 100 percent transferability to Alfred State's bachelor of science in mechanical engineering technology program as the first part of the 2+2 format.
Students spend 13 to 17 hours a week in lecture classes and four to 10 hours in laboratory hands-on experiences. The lecture hours include mechanical engineering technology courses and also general studies courses in mathematics, English, and social sciences. This totals about 17 credit hours a semester. Class sizes are normally between 20 and 35 students. Class schedules for each semester are arranged with the help of the student's faculty adviser. The combination of technology courses and general studies courses entitles the graduate to an associate in applied science (AAS) degree which is also transferable to an upper division BS program.
| First Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MECH | 1001 | Freshman Year Experience | 1 |
| MECH | 1603 | Graphics/CAD | 3 |
| MECH | 1643 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| MECH | 1641 | Manufacturing Processes Lab | 1 |
| MECH | 4523 | Control Systems | 3 |
| MATH | xxx3 | Math Elective | 3 |
| 14 | |||
| Second Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MECH | 1203 | Materials Science 3 | 3 |
| MECH | 2543 | Advanced Draft'g Applics | 3 |
| COMP | 1503 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| PHYS | 1024 | General Physics I | 4 |
| MATH | xxx3 | Math Elective | 3 |
| 16 | |||
| Third Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MECH | 1343 | Computer Problems | 3 |
| MECH | 1423 | Intro to Solid Modeling | 3 |
| MECH | 3203 | Computer Aided Mftg | 3 |
| xxx3 | Technical Elective | 3 | |
| LITR | 2603 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| xxx3 | Soc Sci or Gen Ed Elective | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
| Fourth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MECH | 3643 | Manufacturing Management | 3 |
| MECH | 2603 | Applied Mechanics | 3 |
| MECH | 4333 | Advanced CAM | 3 |
| MECH | 4423 | Robotics | 3 |
| MECH | 4433 | Advanced Solid Modeling | 3 |
| xxx3 | Soc Sci or Gen Ed Elective | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
Typical General Education Electives:
HIST 1143 Survey of American History I
HIST 2153 Survey of American History II
PLSC 1053 International Relations
HIST 1113 History of Western Civilization
PLSC 1043 American Government
Technical Electives:
MECH 3223 Mechanical Design Principles
MATH 2124 Statistical Methods & Analysis
MATH 1063 Technical Calculus I
PHYS 2023 General Physics II
Social Science Electives:
SOCI 1163 General Sociology
SOCI 1193 Marriage & Family Across World Civ
PSYC 1013 General Psychology
Entry level of student into Math and Composition/Literature sequences is a function of student’s high school preparation and Mathematics and English placement examinations.
PHYS 2023, MATH 1063 and SOCI 1163 General Sociology are required for upper-division bachelor of science program applicants.
Also required: One unit of Physical Education.