DESIGN TECHNOLOGY – MECHANICAL & MANUFACTURING

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Catalog Description

The Design Technology Mechanical Design & Fabrication program prepares students to work in mechanical design, industrial design, or manufacturing areas as entry level designers, virtual and rapid prototype builders, or Computer Aided Design (CAD)/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) technicians. The program builds on the CAD Technician - Mechanical Design + Fabrication Certificate and leads to the Associate of Science degree, as well as providing a transfer pathway to Baccalaureate programs in Engineering Technology.

The emphasis is on creating original solutions to engineering design technology problems through rigorous design and prototyping processes, using digital rapid prototyping technologies, within a collaborative, project-based environment consistent with advanced manufacturing industry demands of a globalized, sustainable economy.

With a focus on communication skills and creative critical thinking, entry level students develop mechanical design solutions through research, prototyping, analysis and evaluation in an iterative process involving preliminary sketching, 2D and 3D CAD drawing and parametric modeling, rapid prototyping using 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC milling and forming, micro controllers and mechatronics. Advanced students develop complex design solutions integrating multiple technologies and procedures for real world application in competitions, entrepreneurial ventures and startups in an industry incubator model.

The program includes integrated, contextualized academics, industry credentialing, interdisciplinary collaboration, professional development and work experience opportunities to develop long term transferable skills sets aligned to work force needs evidenced through advisory groups and industry engagement. Graduating students work under the supervision of qualified engineers, industrial designers, product designers or advanced manufacturing technicians at professional offices meeting customer requirements and deadlines by realizing products in a production system.

This program prepares students for entry into high demand fields in advanced manufacturing, industrial design, engineering and specialized fabrication areas from aerospace to entertainment and medical technology.  Students gain associates and professional industry credentials in SolidWorks.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all courses with a grade of C or better.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Apply design technology principles and processes to create original, comprehensive solutions to complex engineering design and fabrication problems.
2. Utilize appropriate technologies and techniques to produce complex iterative prototypes within a digital workflow to meet industry standards and criteria.
3. Communicate effectively using audience appropriate technical, graphical, oral and written formats in the critical evaluation of processes and products.
   
4. Collaborate effectively in diverse teams to identify, analyze and solve technical problems of contemporary professional, societal and global importance.
   

**Please see attached program narrative (under LMI data attachments)

• The following AA degrees in Engineering Technology (of which Design Tech courses are elective options for) were awarded:

2019-2020	2020-2021
214 students	236 students

•  The following AS degrees in Design Technology – Mechanical & Manufacturing were awarded: 

2020-2021
2 students

•  The following Certificate of Achievements were awarded: 

2019-2020	2020-2021
6 students	4 students

•  This COA stacks upon the OSC “Cad Technician – Mechanical & Manufacturing”.  The following students were awarded OSC’s for which this program stacks upon.  It is important to note that these counts were during pandemic remote teaching environment and increase is expected in current hybrid teaching format.  8 students received OSC’s in 2020-2022 and we project that some of these OSC achievers will aim to take an additional two courses to receive this Certificate of Achievement. 

2020-2021	2021-2022
2 students	6 students

• Future years’ course enrollment and completions are projected to be in line with data provided from 2020-2021, with completions increasing around 5% per year.

• Projected Annual Program Completers: 8-15 per year

**Please see attached program narrative (under LMI data attachments)

This program aligns with the following goals of the Educational Master Plan:

• Increase the median earnings and/or the regional living wage for students who exit the college.
• Align all degrees and certificates with appropriate workforce demand.
• Increase work-based learning opportunities.
•  Create and sustain a culture of viable career pathways for all students

This is an existing approved AS Degree/Certificate of Achievement.  The DT Mechanical + Manufacturing COA currently include English and/or Speech requirement as required course for the Certificate.  We are removing this requirement as communication and presentational methods are taught within the courses to achieve course student learning outcomes as well as the communication outcome for the program. 

Communication course requirement removal was approved by Advisory Meeting.

**Please see attached program narrative (under LMI data attachments).  

Required units in the program:  18 minimum 

Requirements	Dept. Name/#	Name	Units	Sequence Option A	Sequence Option B
Required Core (13-15.5 units)	DT 008A  DT 008B  DT 008C  TECH 107A OR MATH 131	Introduction to Digital Design and Fabrication Intermediate Digital Design and Fabrication Advanced Systems Design and Fabrication Technical Calculations or Intermediate Algebra for STEM	3 3  4  3 5.5	Yr 1, Fall  Yr 1, Spring  Yr 1, Summer  Yr 1, Fall
One or more Electives to meet 18 units for Certificate	DT 030 MIT 101 DT 101 ART 033A MACH 101 WELD 200A ELTN 130 ARCH 014  ART 036A FASH 001A ENGR 002 DT017  DT 118  DT 114	Sustainable Technologies Introduction to Robotics Fabrication Laboratory Product Design Applications Beginning Metalworking Skills Introduction to Structural Welding Introduction to Electronics Materials and Processes of Construction Jewelry/Metal Fabrication Fashion Survey Engineering Graphics Building Design & Construction Technical Graphics 3-Dimensional Building Design & Representation Building Information Modeling Design (BIM Design)	3 4 1 3 3 6 3 2  3 3 3 3 3  3	Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Fall Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Fall  Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Spring Yr 1,Spring  Yr 1, Fall  Yr 1, Spring

 

Required Core:  13-15.5 units

Proposed Sequence

Year 1, Fall = 6 - 8.5 units

Year 1, Spring = 6 - 9 units

Year 2, Summer = 4 units

Total Units: 18 minimum units

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**Please see attached program narrative (under LMI data attachment) for list of certificate names. LA Harbor and LA Valley also have programs, however reviewing the curriculum, they are not similarly focused on CAD drafting and fabrication. The innovative aspect of this program includes creating original solutions to engineering design technology problems through rigorous design and prototyping processes, using digital rapid prototyping technologies such as laser cutting, 3D printing, vacuum forming, and CNC milling. Students work with advanced computer-aided design software to physically prototype design solutions. Students in this program gain the Solidworks Professional industry credential. According to Solidworks there are currently 32,328 people who have the CSWP certification which equates to 1.4% of all Solidworks users. Of the students that take the DT008C capstone course, we have continued to have a 90%+ success rate in CSWP certification. Cerritos East LA El Camino Glendale LA Pierce Long Beach Mt San Antonio

**please see program narrative (attached under LMI data)

Removal of communication (Speech and/or English) core requirement from the certificate as presentational methods are taught within the courses to achieve course student learning outcomes as well as the communication outcome for the program. Advisory meeting approval.