Computer Aided Design and Engineering Technology (CAD.CAE.AAS)

Engineering Option

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.

  • Students will develop technical skills in the development of a complete Kinematic Mechanism and its applications.
  • Students will develop technical skills to perform stress analysis.
  • Student will be able to apply knowledge, concepts, paradigms, or theories to the assigned task.

Program Plan 2024-2025

Full Time - Fall Start

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

Year 1 - Fall

Courses    Credits
CAD 1101 Introduction to CAD 4
CAD 1105 Animation Design 3
DDT 1000 Fundamentals for the Drafting Industry 3
MAT 1150 Intermediate Algebra 4
  TOTAL CREDITS  14

Year 1 - Winter

Courses    Credits
CAD 1201 Introduction to Engineering Graphics 4
CAD 1501 Special Topics in CAD: Introduction to Fusion 360 (if not selecting APP 2170) 2
CAD 1050 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD &T) 4
ENG ENG 1350, ENG 1450, ENG 1510, or ENG 2200 3-4
  TOTAL CREDITS  13-14

Year 1 - Summer

Courses    Credits
CAD 2102 Fund. of Part Design and Its Applications 4
APP 2170 Applied Technology 4
or PHY 1610 College Physics I 4
MTT 1400 Manufacturing Processes 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  11

Year 2 - Fall

Courses    Credits
Gen Ed Communication/English 3
CAD 2131 Product Design 4
CAD 2141 Kinematics 3
CAD 2161 Finite Element Modeling and Analysis 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  13

MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for graduation for this degree.

Year 2 - Winter

Coourses    Credits
Gen Ed Social Science 3
CAD 2151 Introduction to Generative Surface Design 4
CAD 1450 Drafting and Design Co-op Internship 3
Gen Ed Fine Arts/Humanities 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  13
                                                                                                                                                                          TOTAL CREDITS  62-65