Computer Aided Design & Engineering Technology - (CAD.PDO.AAS)

Product Design 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 display skills in designing tools and manufacturing dies.
  • Student will demonstrate skills on best modeling techniques.
  • 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 11502 Intermediate Algebra 4
  TOTAL CREDITS  14

Year 1 - Winter

Courses   Credits
CAD 1501 Special Topics in CAD: Introuction to Fusion 360 2
CAD 1201 Introduction to Engineering Graphics 4
CAD 2102 Fundamentals of Part Design and Its Applications 4
CAD 2110 NX I 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  13

Year 1 - Summer

Courses    Credits 
ENG3 ENG 1350, ENG 1450, ENG 15103,  ENG 1510E, ENG 1510S or ENG 2200 3-4
CAD 2190      NX II 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6-7

Year 2 - Fall

Courses    Credits
CAD 2131 Product Design 4
CAD 2151 Introduction to Generative Surface Design 4
CAD 2340      Tool and Die Design 4
Gen Ed Communication/English 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  15

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

Year 2 - Winter

Courses    Credits
Gen Ed Social Science 3
Gen Ed Fine Arts/Humanities 3
CAD 1450 Drafting and Design Co-op Internship 3
CAD 24501     Advanced Drafting and Design Co-op Intern 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  12

Year 2 - Summer

Courses    Credits
CAD 2000 Animation Design II 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  3
TOTAL CREDITS 62-64

1 One of the following may be used as a co-op substitution: CAD 2141, CAD 2161, CAD 2602 or CAD 2702.

2 Course may be used to meet General Education requirements.

3 Students transferring to other institutions should select ENG 1510.