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DESCRIPTION:
The main purpose of the design process is to create sets of drawings that provide all the information required to build and assemble mechanical parts and buildings. An important part of this process is creating physical models of the parts and buildings to make certain they meet the client’s requirements. Although many models are still manufactured using conventional machine tools, advances in computer aided design (CAD) software and rapid prototyping allow the production of 3-dimensional physical models to be built directly from the computer models. This process requires Rapid Prototyping Technicians to understand the design and manufacturing process as well as be capable of using sophisticated computer software such as 2-dimensional computer aided design (CAD) software and 3-dimensional modeling software.

The Rapid Prototyping Certificate prepares students for employment as entry-level technicians capable of supporting the 2D and 3D CAD and prototyping requirements of most design firms.

The Building Systems, Compute Aided Design, Mechanical Systems, Manufacturing, and Rapid Prototyping Certificates may be combined together with general education courses to obtain an Associate in Occupational Technology Degree in Design and Manufacturing.

BEGINNING SEMESTER: Fall, Spring, Summer

CAMPUS: BELTLINE  

PLACEMENT TEST SCORES REQUIRED TO ENROLL IN CURRICULUM COURSES:  

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of 21 semester hours is required for graduation.  

PROGRAM NOTES:

1. Students must complete RDG 100, ENG 100, and MAT 100 before beginning curriculum courses.
2. It is recommended that students take CPT 170 before beginning curriculum courses.
3. It is recommended that students take EGT 106 during the first semester of curriculum courses. EGT 106 is not part of the certificate but it is a prerequisite of courses in the certificate.
4. Evening course offerings are subject adequate enrollment.
5. Call the department secretary at 738-7752 for an advisement appointment .

CURRICULUM COURSES
COURSE	COURSE TITLE	PREREQUISITES
EGT 280	Introduction To Rapid Prototyping	MAT 100, RDG 100, ENG 100
EGT 152	Fundamentals Of CAD	EGT 106 & MAT 101
EGT 281	Prototype Modeling	EGT 106, EGT 280
EGT 265	CAD/CAM Applications	EGT 152 & MTT 102 or EGT 281
EGT 282	Rapid Prototyping I	EGT 281
EGT 283	Rapid Prototyping II	EGT 282
EGT 285	Integrated Rapid Prototyping Applications	EGT 282, EGT 283

12/04/07