Engineering Design Technology, AAS

Ready to combine your technical and creative ideas into an in-demand career? In the engineering design technology associate of applied science program at Kalamazoo Valley, technically minded students are not limited to CAD alone. In this program, students will create a strong foundation in 2D and 3D computer aided design (CAD), computer simulation (FEA/CFD), and applied engineering, incorporating cutting edge technical, manufacturing, and engineering knowledge to grow beyond drafting. Students will gain experience in multiple leading CAD software packages in addition to applied engineering and manufacturing topics, including mechanical design, material properties and strengths, modern CAD/CAM manufacturing, and group project experience. Graduates of this program are prepared for a lifelong design career in any engineering, manufacturing, CAD, architectural, or construction design or technical drawing setting. Graduates are also well positioned for further education in engineering, engineering technology, manufacturing engineering technology, engineering management, or product design.

Associate of Applied Science

Required Courses

Course NumberTitleCredits
CIS 100Beginning Computer Skills

2

EDMT 101Trends in Manufacturing

3

EDMT 102Basics of Mechanical Sciences

3

EDMT 103Fundamentals Machine Tool Ops

4

EDMT 130Technical Drawing

4

EDMT 135AutoCAD

3

EDMT 140Fundamentals of GD&T

3

EDMT 160Creo (Pro/ENGINEER)

3

or

EDMT 165Inventor

3

or

EDMT 172Advanced SolidWorks

3

EDMT 171Parametric Design

3

EDMT 215Statics Strength of Materials

4

EDMT 225Applied Finite Ele Analysis

3

EDMT 245Machine Design

3

EDMT 260Metallurgy & Mech Testing

3

EDMT 270CAD-CAM

4

ENG 110College Writing I

3

or

ENG 160College Writing & Research

4

ENG 127Technical Writing

3

MATH 106Technical Mathematics

4

or

MATH 150College Algebra

4

Political Science/Social Science

3

Wellness/Physical Education

2

Technical Elective Courses

2

Total Credit Hours: 62