Program Code: AAS.COMPAIDEMFG
This program combines training in computer-aided drafting (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM). Course work emphasizes machine tool fundamentals, computer numerical control (CNC) and computer-aided manufacturing.
Oregon Tech Transfer Courses
The Industrial Technology Department, in cooperation with Oregon Tech, offers a number of transferable classes into Oregon Tech’s Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree program. Students planning to continue their studies at a four-year college should consult an advisor to obtain the most recent transfer information.
For information contact the Industrial Technology Department, 503-594-3318.
Related Instruction Outcomes
Computation
- 1 course - MTH-050 Technical Mathematics I
- Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems
Communication
- 1 course - WR-101 Workplace Writing
- Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences
Human Relations
- 3 credits - See Related Instruction for course list
- Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals
Physical Education/Health/Safety/First Aid
- 3 credits - MFG-107 Industrial Safety & First Aid
- Use effective life skills to improve and maintain mental and physical wellbeing
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- set-up and operate manual machine tools to produce machined products to required specifications by applying appropriate skills, processes, and technologies;
- set-up and operate CNC machine tools to produce machined products to required specifications by applying appropriate skills, processes, and technologies.
- apply computer software applications to produce manufacturing related documents, create CAD models, and generate CAM programs for machining processes;
- apply knowledge of programming electronic systems to improve industrial efficiency;
- apply knowledge of materials, physics and mathematics to effectively machine industrial materials;
- apply critical thinking skills to solve common machining and manufacturing problems;
- work safely in an industrial environment around machinery, power tools, electricity and chemicals.
Plan of Study Grid First Year |
Fall Term |
CDT-102 | Sketching & Problem Solving | 3 |
MTH-050 | Technical Mathematics I 1 | 4 |
MTT-111 | Manual Machining I | 4 |
MTT-121 | CNC I: Set-Up and Operation | 4 |
| Credits | 15 |
Winter Term |
CDT-108A | Introduction to SolidWorks | 3 |
MTH-080 | Technical Mathematics II 1 | 3 |
MTT-112 | Manual Machining II | 4 |
MTT-122 | CNC II: Programming and Operation | 4 |
WR-101 | Workplace Writing 1 | 4 |
| Credits | 18 |
Spring Term |
CDT-225 | Advanced SolidWorks | 3 |
MFG-221 | Materials Science | 3 |
MTT-123 | CNC III: Applied Programming and Operation | 4 |
MTT-141 | CAD/CAM I | 4 |
| 3 |
| Credits | 17 |
Second Year |
Fall Term |
CDT-130
| Introduction to Fusion
or Inventor Fundamentals | 2-3 |
EET-215 | Technical Mechanics | 3 |
MFG-130 | Basic Electricity I | 3 |
MFG-218 | Lean Manufacturing and Quality Systems | 3 |
MTT-241 | CAD/CAM II | 4 |
| Credits | 15-16 |
Winter Term |
CDT-103 | Computer-Aided Drafting I | 3 |
EET-225 | Mechatronics I | 2 |
EET-233 | Programmable Logic Controllers I | 3 |
MFG-107 | Industrial Safety & First Aid | 3 |
MFG-209 | Programming & Automation for Manufacturing | 3 |
MTT-242 | CAD/CAM III | 4 |
| Credits | 18 |
Spring Term |
EET-234 | Programmable Logic Controllers II | 3 |
EET-235 | Mechatronics II | 2 |
HD-209
| Job Search Skills
or Manufacturing Technology/CWE | 3 |
MET-170 | Introduction to Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
MFG-219 | Robotics | 3 |
| Credits | 14 |
| Total Credits | 97-98 |
Students with specialized job training needs may be eligible to substitute some classes. Consult your instructor or the department chair for more information.
Career opportunities include:
- CNC programmer and operator
- CAD technician
- manufacturing engineering technician
- CAD/CAM technician