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 2025-2026
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 |