Mechanical Design and Drafting (MDT)

MDT-101. Introduction to Drafting. (3 Credits)

Includes theory, technical skills, industrial applications, practices of technical sketching and use of computer-aided drafting, geometric construction, multiview drawings, basic dimensioning, sectional views, and auxiliary views, pictorials, and developments. Fee is required. (5 contact hours)

MDT-103. Orientation to MDT Careers. (1 Credit)

This course is an introduction to careers in the field of mechanical design technology. The course provides a survey of the mechanical design profession. Students will be required to research employment skills and knowledge, field-specific definitions, professional certifications and associations, current issues in the field, and salaries. A computer self-assessment survey and student plan of study will be created by the students. (1 contact hour)

MDT-106. Mechanical Assemblies. (2 Credits)

The theory, technical skills, industrial applications, and practices of mechanical assembly and pictorial drawing are presented. Bill of materials, subassemblies, standard parts, fasteners, dimensioning, and CAD techniques are covered. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

MDT-110. Mechanical Detailing. (3 Credits)

Students are introduced to the drawing and dimensioning of mechanical assemblies and part detailing following the current ASME Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard. Dimensional tolerances and fit specifications are introduced. Design considerations of manufacturing processes are discussed. Bills of materials, sub-assemblies, standard parts, fasteners are also discussed. Fee is required. (5 contact hours)

MDT-115. Applied GDT. (2 Credits)

An introduction to the latest revision of the ASME Y14.5M standard for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Students will learn to read and apply geometric tolerancing to mechanical detail drawings. Emphasizes applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to drawings of actual mechanical parts. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

MDT-125. Intro to Additive Manufacturing. (3 Credits)

This course will introduce the student to the history, technology, and applications of additive manufacturing, including rapid prototyping and 3-D printing. Topics will include the additive manufacturing processes and materials, and industrial applications of the additive manufacturing technology. (3 contact hours)

MDT-145. Intro to Computer Aided Drafting. (3 Credits)

Study theory and practice of current use of computer aided drafting and design. Includes hardware configuration, computer math and software capabilities. Generate 2-D and 3-D orthographic drawings as well as pictorial techniques, including cursor manipulation, digitizing, direct display interaction, editing, storage and retrieval, rotation, zooming, panning, scaling, mirroring, printing, and plotting. Fee is required. (5 contact hours)

MDT-160. Introduction to 3D Modeling. (3 Credits)

Covers the basics of 3-D wire frames, surface modeling, solids modeling, and rendering. Students learn the concepts and techniques required to construct 3-D objects, including 3-D coordinates, spherical coordinates, and surface and solids modeling. User coordinate systems and multiple viewports also are discussed. Students construct a variety of objects using these techniques. Objects are rendered to slides and hard copy. Models produced with rapid prototyping equipment also will be studied. Fee is required. (5 contact hours)

MDT-190. Construction Blueprint Reading. (2 Credits)

Introduces the use of blueprints and construction documents as used in the building industry. The course covers residential, light commercial and multistory construction. Principles of reading working documents such as plans, elevations, sections, and details related to the following: architectural, civil, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing, structural plans, and specifications. The course is helpful for apprentices, students of architecture, estimators, contractors, real estate, and employees who work in the construction industry. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

MDT-199. Special Topics. (3 Credits)

This course covers different mechanical design topics based on emerging industry trends and student needs. Students work with instructors individually or in small groups to develop special projects designed to support student growth. The topics covered in a particular semester course will be identified by section number in the college schedule of classes. A syllabus documenting the class description, specific topics, and the student learning outcomes will be available as each special topics section is added to the schedule. Students may take this course three times for credit, but may not repeat any one particular topic. (4 contact hours)

MDT-201. Manufacturing and Design. (3 Credits)

Introduces the concepts of engineering design and the role manufacturing plays in the design of machines and mechanisms. Students investigate different production methods, including molding, forming, metal cutting, and additive (3-D printing) operations, and how they affect design considerations. Students explore how manufacturing impacts the product design process, as well as how to make rational design and manufacturing choices. (3 contact hours)

MDT-205. Machine Elements. (2 Credits)

Machine elements and basic mechanisms are covered.Elements to be studied specifically are gears,cams, bearings, belt and chain drives, splines,and linkages. The focus will be on the calculation, selection and application of these elements in mechanical design. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

MDT-210. Statics and Strength of Materials. (3 Credits)

This course introduces statics and the study of internal stresses in machine members, involving tensile tests and lab reports. Calculations on equilibrium of loaded beams, columns, the use of standard reference tables, and moments of inertia are studied. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

MDT-213. Plant Engineering Drafting. (2 Credits)

Study piping layouts, symbols and detailing, electrical drafting of wiring diagrams, welding drafting, structural detailing and materials handling. Cover CAD applications to these techniques in detail. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

MDT-225. Design for Additive Manufacturing. (3 Credits)

This course will introduce the student to the concepts, principles, and techniques of designing for additive manufacturing, or 3D printing. The course will explore additive manufacturing processes, including plastic and metal printing, and how each process impacts design decisions. The course will discuss industrial applications of additive manufacturing including rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, and rapid manufacturing. This is a project-based course. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

MDT-245. Applied CAD. (3 Credits)

This course covers the application of CAD hardware and software in mechanical design. Students will generate 2-D orthographic drawings, including dimensioning styles and techniques and file management. Students will also create symbol libraries, attributes with symbols, merge parts into assemblies and create tables from attribute extractions. Both theoretical and practical applications are stressed. Fee is required. (5 contact hours)

MDT-255. Machine Design. (3 Credits)

This course presents topics including design of machines, assembly drawings, bearings, machine elements, shaft design, statics, material selection, layouts, calculations and cost estimation. CAD applications to machine design are studied in detail. Fee is required. (5 contact hours)

MDT-260. CAD Management. (3 Credits)

Study the application of operating systems, system management, user management, networking and integration as it relates to the CAD field. Each student will explore the features, commands, components, drives, files, and procedures, as well as the use of system and network management procedures and software. Fee is required. (5 contact hours)

MDT-285. 3D Parametric Modeling. (3 Credits)

This course offers a comprehensive solution to enhance design projects by incorporating 3-D parametric technology. The course is designed for students already accomplished at creating 3-D models using native surface/solid modelers. It is intended to help students advance beyond the level of basic parametric design modeling. Fee is required. (5 contact hours)

MDT-288. Applied 3D Parametric Modeling. (3 Credits)

Introduces the use of local and global parameters in the area of 3-D parametric modeling. Students will learn to control parts with design variables, 3-D constraints, variable dimensions, table-driven parts, mathematical operators, and adaptive techniques. Rapid prototyping of models will be incorporated. Fee is required. (5 contact hours)

MDT-289. 3D Parametric Assemblies. (2 Credits)

Introduces the concepts and design techniques of 3-D parametric mechanical assemblies. Topics include assembly constraints, global parameter usage in assembly modeling, interference checking, animation/kinematic analysis, and parametric control of assembly components. Orthographic (2-D) drawings will be created from 3-D assembly and part models. Rapid prototyping will be incorporated. (3 contact hours)

MDT-290. Introduction to Revit Architecture. (3 Credits)

This course covers the application of production architectural/construction drawings using CAD. Floor plans, sectional views, details, schedules, and elevations used for residential and light commercial construction are studied. Fee is required. (5 contact hours)

MDT-291. Revit Architecture II. (3 Credits)

This course covers the applied application of production drawings for light to medium industrial construction using CAD. Fee is required. (5 contact hours)

MDT-292. Revit Bldg Design & Construction. (3 Credits)

This course covers the applied application of drawing of commercial and light industrial construction utilizing building information model (BIM) technologies. Students will explore methods of fast tracking the design of a 2-D/3-D architectural building model, developing the building model with parametric components, and detailed architectural plans, schedules and documentation. This course is designed to introduce students to concepts, practices , standards, and drafting techniques needed in creating a BIM project from concept through construction documents. Students will learn both the content and skills necessary to become a proficient drafter in the field of architecture and understand the BIM process. Fee is required. (5 contact hours)