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Mechanical Design Technology

Mechanical Design Technology
Nashua Community College > Programs > Mechanical Design Technology
Overview
Program of Study
Program Outcomes
Program-Specific Requirements
Program Specific Fees/Costs
Transfer Options (in & out)
Scholarships
Internship Program
Overview

Mechanical Design Technology is an exciting program that can be taken as a standalone degree program or be connected to our 2+2 MET program with UNH Manchester.

Why Study Here?

Study at NCC where our professors are professionals in industry during the day and dedicated instructors in your evening classroom.

Career Options

Mechanical Design Tech, Designer

Related Programs

Mechanical Engineering Technology and Precision Manufacturing

 

Program of Study

Total Credits:
63

Course Sequencing

First Year – Fall Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
CAD111N
CADD I
5
MTTN101N
Manufacturing Processes
3
ENGL101N
College Composition
4
MATH110N
Algebra & Trigonometry
4

First Year – Spring Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
CAD112N
CADD II
5
MTTN118N
Machining Technology
3
MDTN110N
Automation Programming
3
PHYS130N or PHYS101N +
4

PHYS130N or PHYS101N

Total Credits: 4


PHYS130N
Physics I
4
PHYS101N
Physical Science I
4

Second Year – Fall Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
CAD215N
CADDIII
5
ELET131N
Circuit Analysis I
4
ELMT203N
Applied Mechanics I
3
English/Communications Elective +
3

English/Communications Elective

Total Credits: 3

General Education

View the comprehensive General Education Electives  from the Elective Requirements main page.

General Education Requirements


Second Year – Spring Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
MDTN285N
Mechanical Design Capstone
4
ELMT204N
Fluid Power Design
2
ELMT210N
Applied Mechanics II
2
MTTN201N
Lean and Green Manufacturing Methods
3
Behavioral Social Science Elective +
3

Behavioral Social Science Elective

Total Credits: 3

General Education

View the comprehensive General Education Electives  from the Elective Requirements main page.

General Education Requirements

Students are advised to meet with their advisor to make appropriate elective selections based on their career goals and to facilitate the broadest range of transferability.


Humanities/Fine Arts/World Language Elective +
3

Humanities/Fine Arts/World Language Elective

Total Credits: 3

General Education

View the comprehensive General Education Electives  from the Elective Requirements main page.

General Education Requirements

Students are advised to meet with their advisor to make appropriate elective selections based on their career goals and to facilitate the broadest range of transferability.


Total Credits:
63

Program Outcomes
  1. Evaluate and apply information technology effectively.
  2. Generate engineering drawings that conform to industry standards.
  3. Create three-dimensional CAD models and assemblies that meet specific design criteria.
  4. Use three-dimensional CAD models for strength and motion analysis, animation, machining and rapid prototyping processes.
  5. Evaluate and specify economical and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and materials for product development.
  6. Produce complete and comprehensive drawing packages as well as understand Engineering Change Order procedures.
  7. Develop, design and manufacture a socially responsible industrial product.
  8. Demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills to meet design and production deadlines.
  9. Perform basic automation programming, fluid power, machining, and electronics related tasks in a production or test environment. In addition, the graduate will be able to demonstrate competency
Program-Specific Requirements

A basic mechanical understanding and a computer background is a plus.       

 

Program Specific Fees/Costs

Nominal lab fees apply to this program.

Transfer Options (in & out)

Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS degree), UNH Manchester

Scholarships

HAAS  Scholarship

Lockheed Martin Scholarship

Internship Program

GE Aviation, Hookset, NH

 

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