Dec 17, 2024

Catalog 2024-2025

Engineering Technology (Computer-Aided Design Concentration)

Location(s): Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex

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Important Information

Short Description

The Engineering Technology program is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level technician position in an engineering-related field, generally working under the direction of an engineer, field superintendent, or project manager. The program is offered with four Areas of Concentration (AOC), of which students will select one on which to focus.

Type of Credential

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

Degree Code

Engineering Technology - 520

Program Code

A 521

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Coordinator:

Séun Joshua
443-840-4371 or sjoshua@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

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.

Pathway

Technology and Engineering Pathway

Curriculum Maps

Curriculum Maps are a tool to provide students with a clear understanding of which courses to take and the order in which to complete them. Curriculum Maps help define a student’s individual path towards graduation, ensuring their time and efforts are not spent on credits that fall outside their program of study.

Each map identifies critical courses that must be completed in order to progress through the program and graduate. Curriculum Maps come complete with helpful hints for students - like recommended course electives and a reminder to apply to graduate.

Select the link(s) below to view the Curriculum Map(s) for this program:

Computer-Aided Design Concentration Curriculum Map

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 .

Courses Needed for This Program*

General Education Requirements and Electives - 19 Credits

General Education Requirements:

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
or
CSIT 111 - Fundamentals of Logic and Design 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
PHYS 101 - Fundamentals of Physics I 4 Credit(s).
or
PHYS 151 - General Physics I 4 Credit(s).
or
CHEM 100 - Chemistry and Its Role in Society 3 Credit(s). and
CHEM 102 - Laboratory for Chemistry and Its Role in Society 1 Credit(s).
MATH 135 - Applied Algebra and Trigonometry 3 Credit(s). **

General Education Electives:

Choose a Diversity course from the list of approved General Education Courses .

Social and Behavioral Sciences (HUSC 104 recommended to fulfill Diversity) 3 Credit(s).

Program and Concentration Requirements - 42 Credits

Program Requirements:

CADD 101 - Introduction to CADD 3 Credit(s).
CONT 101 - Construction Blueprint Reading 3 Credit(s).
EGNT 101 - Introduction to Engineering Technology 3 Credit(s).
EMET 125 - Mechanics and Maintenance Fundamentals 3 Credit(s).
SURV 101 - Surveying Instruments 3 Credit(s).

Concentration Requirements:

CADD 102 - Intermediate AutoCAD 3 Credit(s).
or
CADD 151 - Technical Animation 3 Credit(s).
CADD 103 - CAD Engineering Drawing I 3 Credit(s).
CADD 111 - CAD Applications – MicroStation 3 Credit(s).
CADD 131 - CAD Management 3 Credit(s).
CADD 141 - AutoCAD 3D 3 Credit(s).
or
CADD 243 - Intermediate Solid Modeling 3 Credit(s).
CADD 201 - CAD Specialization – MicroStation 3 Credit(s).
or
CADD 251 - Computer-Aided Civil Applications 3 Credit(s).
CADD 202 - CAD Building Information Modeling(BIM)-Revit 3 Credit(s).
CADD 241 - CAD Engineering Drawing II 3 Credit(s).
CADD 242 - Solid Modeling 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 61*

Notes

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development 101 . 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.

** MATH 165 Pre-Calculus II or higher may be substituted for MATH 135.

Program Description

The Engineering Technology program is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level technician position in an engineering-related field, generally working under the direction of an engineer, field superintendent, or project manager. Engineering technicians use the principles and theories of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to inspect, service, maintain, diagnose, repair, and operate a variety of equipment, systems, and software. They are trained to solve technical problems, not requiring calculus, and typically work in a variety of fields including research and development, manufacturing, construction, inspection, maintenance, surveying, mapping, drafting and design, and electronics. Their work involves the more practical side of engineering and often requires the use of various computer applications, including 3D modeling software.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Engineering Technology is offered with four Areas of Concentration (AOC), of which students will select one on which to focus.

The CAD AOC trains students in a variety of applications related to drafting and design. Hardware and software are used to generate drawings used in architecture, civil and mechanical engineering, and a wide array of other disciplines. Students gain practical experience and develop a portfolio of drawings demonstrating skills in 2D and 3D design, solid modeling, technical animation, and building information modeling (BIM).

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

Examine foundational engineering-related problems and applications related to various engineering disciplines.
Demonstrate proficiency in a variety of computer-aided design software.
Design field-worthy floor plan, construction, and as-built documents using computer-aided design software.
Create advanced 3D designs for an architectural, mechanical, or engineering project using computer-aided design software.
Construct a well-organized portfolio of high-quality drawings across a variety of CAD platforms.