Design, Fabrication, and Advanced Manufacturing

Important Information

Short Description

The Design, Fabrication, & Advanced Manufacturing program is designed to prepare students for employment or advancement in the fields of fabrication, manufacturing, industrial design, and fabrication, with an emphasis on emerging technologies and strategies. Students will be well-equipped to compete in today’s job market, as the program combines traditional fabrication tools with new deisgn and fabrication processes, including laser cutting, 3D printing, and 3D scanning.

Type of Credential

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree

Program Code

846

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Coordinator:
CCBC Catonsville, Jennifer Herchenroeder
443-840-5189, jherchenroeder@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Classes offered only at the Catonsville campus
Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - Several General Education classes offer PLA. See Portfolio, Departmental Exam, CLEP, DSST, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements - While there are no program-specific agreements, see other types of agreements such as guaranteed admission, block transfer, and discounts.

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses .

Semester 1*

CADD 101 - Introduction to CADD 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
MATH 135 - Applied Algebra and Trigonometry 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences (must be a lab science) 4 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Information Technology (ARTD 109 , CSIT 101 , or CSIT 111 recommended) 3 Credit(s).

Semester 2

CADD 242 - Solid Modeling 3 Credit(s).
CAMM 111 - Machine Tool Processes I 4 Credit(s).
CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
DFAB 101 - Digital Fabrication I 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences (must be a Diversity course) 3 Credit(s).

Semester 3

CAMM 101 - Numerically Controlled Machines 3 Credit(s).
CAMM 161 - Milling Machine Operation 3 Credit(s).
DFAB 102 - Advanced Digital Fabrication 3 Credit(s).
DFAB 110 - Theory of Industrial Design and Applications 3 Credit(s).
EMET 120 - Introduction to Fabrication 3 Credit(s).

Semester 4

CADD 141 - AutoCAD 3D 3 Credit(s).
CAMM 201 or CAMM 206 3 Credit(s).
CAMM 252 - CNC Milling Machine Operation 3 Credit(s).
DFAB 201 - Integrated Fabrication and Design/Build Technology 3 Credit(s).
DFAB 202 - Next Generation Manufacturing Strategies 3 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for This Program*

General Education Requirements and Electives - 19 Credits

General Education Requirements:

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
MATH 135 - Applied Algebra and Trigonometry 3 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose a course in this category from the list of approved General Education Courses .

Biological and Physical Sciences (must be a lab science) 4 Credit(s).
Information Technology (ARTD 109 , CSIT 101 , or CSIT 111 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Social and Behavioral Sciences (must be a Diversity course) 3 Credit(s).

Program Requirements and Electives - 43 Credits

Program Requirements:

CADD 101 - Introduction to CADD 3 Credit(s).
CADD 141 - AutoCAD 3D 3 Credit(s).
CADD 242 - Solid Modeling 3 Credit(s).
CAMM 101 - Numerically Controlled Machines 3 Credit(s).
CAMM 111 - Machine Tool Processes I 4 Credit(s).
CAMM 161 - Milling Machine Operation 3 Credit(s).
CAMM 201 or CAMM 206 3 Credit(s).
CAMM 252 - CNC Milling Machine Operation 3 Credit(s).
DFAB 101 - Digital Fabrication I 3 Credit(s).
DFAB 102 - Advanced Digital Fabrication 3 Credit(s).
DFAB 110 - Theory of Industrial Design and Applications 3 Credit(s).
DFAB 201 - Integrated Fabrication and Design/Build Technology 3 Credit(s).
DFAB 202 - Next Generation Manufacturing Strategies 3 Credit(s).
EMET 120 - Introduction to Fabrication 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*

Note

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Program Description

The Design, Fabrication, and Advanced Manufacturing program offers an Associate in Applied Science Degree. It is designed to prepare students for employment or advancement in the fields of fabrication, manufacturing, and industrial design, with an emphasis on emerging technologies and strategies. Students will be well-equipped to compete in today’s job market as the program combines traditional fabrication tools with new design and fabrication processes, including laser cutting, 3D printing, and 3D scanning.

This program is designed for individuals who have a career interest in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or design. Students must meet standard requirements of admission. An AAS degree is awarded to students who have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and complete the listed course pattern.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to produce and/or demonstrate utilizing the following proficiencies:

Follow all safety procedures;
Use computer-aided design techniques;
Manually create a precision working machined part;
Demonstrate CNC programming techniques;
Operate mills and grinders;
Operate laser cutters, 3D printers, and CNC routers;
Demonstrate 3D scanning, molding and casting, and basic electronics design;
Use the problem-solving process to design a part to meet a specific requirement;
Design and fabricate a comprehensive project that strategically utilizes complementary features of traditional and digital fabrication tools and processes;
Incorporate next-generation manufacturing strategies into a finished product, including tool-free assembly, lean and green production, zero-waste, and flat-pack systems; and
Describe and discuss the impact of next generation manufacturing strategies and principles in today’s job market.