Mechanical Design TechnologyMechatronics Technology

Associate in Applied Science

Certificates

Moraine Valley CoMMunity College

Mechanical DesignTechnology

Mechanical Drafting AssociateAutodesk Inventor Specialist

AutoCAD SpecialistArchitectural CAD

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Mechanical DesignTechnology

Associate in Applied Science Degree — 63 credit hoursCurriculum Code 1221

In the Mechanical Design Technology Associate in AppliedScience degree program, students gain in-depth knowledgeand practical experience in mechanical design and draftingwhile working on state-of-the-art computers and the latestCAD/graphics software. Students are prepared for a career in the mechanical design and engineering field as designers,technicians or CAD drafters. Students may also use the degreeto transfer to one of several industrial technology, engineeringtechnology, or related university bachelor’s degree programs.

A.A.S.

Required general education courses – 19 credit hours as follows:

COM-101 Composition I 3COM-103 Speech Fundamentals 3Select three credit hours from ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, PSC, PSY, SOC, SSC. 3PHY-150 Mechanics, Heat and Sound 4MTH-141 College Algebra (Functions) 4MTH-142 Trigonometric Functions 2

19Required career courses – 38 credit hours as follows:

MDT-101 Introduction to Drafting 3MDT-103 Orientation to MDT Careers 1MDT-106 Mechanical Assemblies 2MDT-110 Mechanical Detailing 3MDT-115 Applied GDT 2MDT-145 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting 3MDT-160 Introduction to 3D Modeling 3MDT-201 Manufacturing and Design 3MDT-205 Machine Elements 3MDT-210 Statics and Strength of Materials 3MDT-213 Plant Engineering Drafting 3MDT-255 Machine Design 3MDT-285 3D Parametric Modeling 3WLD-113 Basic Metallurgy and Materials 3

38Electives – Select six credit hours from the following:

MDT-125 Introduction to Additive Manufacturing 3MDT-199 Special Topics: Design for Additive Manufacturing 3MDT-288 Applied 3D Parametric Modeling 3

Suggested Full-Time Schedule

First Semester

MDT-101 Introduction to Drafting 3MDT-103 Orientation to MDT Careers 1MDT- MDT Elective 3MDT-145 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting 3COM-101 Composition I 3MTH-141 College Algebra or higher 4

17Second Semester

MDT-106 Mechanical Assemblies 2MDT-110 Mechanical Detailing 3MDT-115 Applied GDT 2MDT-285 3D Parametric Modeling 3MTH-142 Trigonometric Functions or higher 2Select three credit hours from Social Science Elective (ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, PSC, PSY, SOC, SSC) 3

15Third Semester

MDT-160 Introduction to 3D Modeling 3MDT-201 Manufacturing and Design 3MDT-205 Machine Elements 3MDT- MDT Elective 3PHY-150 Mechanics, Heat and Sound 4

16Fourth Semester

MDT-210 Statics and Strength of Materials 3MDT-213 Plant Engineering Drafting 3MDT-255 Machine Design 3COM-103 Speech Fundamentals 3WLD-113 Basic Metallurgy and Materials 3

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Why choose Moraine Valley?

• We’re one of only a few community colleges in Illinois to offer

the use of a rapid prototyping machine that lets you create

your own 3-D models

• Small classes with highly qualified instructors

• Tuition is a fraction of the cost versus university and design

colleges

• Hands-on experience with the most modern equipment

available in state-of-the-art computer labs

Transfer to a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year university.

Whatever your career interest related to computer design and

drafting, you’ll find a program at Moraine Valley to help you design

a successful career!

Moraine Valley offers programsrelated to Mechanical EngineeringDesign:• Mechanical Design Technology A.A.S. degree• Mechatronics Technology A.A.S. degree• Mechanical Drafting Associate certificate• AutoCAD Specialist certificate• Autodesk Inventor Specialist certificate

For students seeking to gain practical experience with CAD in the architectural field, we offer the following certificate:• Architectural CAD certificate

Mechanical Design TechnologyCertificates and degrees

Specialist level certificates

Associate level certificates

A.A.S. degrees

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Architectural CAD

Mechanical Drafting

Mechatronics TechnologyAdditional certification opportunities with IntegratedSystems Technology Program (p. 7)

Mechanical Design Technology

Mechatronics Technology

Required general education courses – 19 credit hours as follows:

COM-101 Composition I 3COM-103 Speech Fundamentals 3MTH-141 College Algebra (Functions) 4MTH-142 Trigonometric Functions 2PHY-150 Mechanics, Heat and Sound 4Select three credit hours from ANT, ARB, ART, ECO, FRE, GEO, HIS, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, PSC, PSY, SOC, SPA, SSC, THE. 3

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Required career courses – 45 credit hours as follows:

ELT-101 Electricity and Electronics 3ELT-102 Digital Logic/Solid State Devices 3ELT-201 Industrial Controls 3ELT-202 Advanced Industrial Controls 3ELT-211 Introduction to PLCs 3ELT-222 Advanced PLCs 3IMM-110 Hydraulicsor IMM-115 Pneumatics 3MDT-101 Introduction to Drafting 3MDT-103 Orientation to MDT Careers 1MDT-106 Mechanical Assemblies 2MDT-110 Mechanical Detailing 3MDT-125 Introduction to Additive Manufacturingor MDT-201 Manufacturing and Design 3MDT-145 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting 3MDT-205 Machine Elements 3MDT-210 Statics and Strength of Materials 3WLD-113 Basic Metallurgy and Materials 3

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Associate in Applied Science Degree – 64 credit hoursCurriculum Code 1338

Mechatronics is the synergistic integration of mechanics,electronics, and computer controls with the intent to designbetter consumer and industrial products more efficiently andeffectively. With the emergence of new materials, smaller andfaster electronics, and advanced computer controls, productsare being designed to seamlessly incorporate all of these newtechnologies. Mechatronics technicians are responsible forintegrating and incorporating these inter-disciplinary, cutting-edge technologies to design these new products.

The Mechatronics Technology Associate in Applied Sciencedegree program prepares students for a career in the inter-disciplinary field of mechatronics design, integrating CAD,mechanics, electronics, and computer controls. The curriculumincorporates existing courses from the Mechanical DesignTechnology, Electronics, and Industrial Systems Technologycareer programs. Students also can use the degree to continue their education in a mechatronics engineeringtechnology, mechanical engineering technology, industrialtechnology or engineering technology bachelor’s degree

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Suggested Full-Time Schedule

First Semester

MDT-101 Introduction to Drafting 3MDT-103 Orientation to MDT Careers 1MDT-145 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting 3ELT-101 Electricity & Electronics 3COM-101 Composition I 3MTH-141 College Algebra 4

17Second Semester

MDT-106 Mechanical Assemblies 2MDT-110 Mechanical Detailing 3ELT-102 Digital Logic/Solid State Devices 3ELT-201 Industrial Controls 3MTH-142 Trigonometric Functions 2COM-103 Speech Fundamentals 3

16Third Semester

MDT-125 Introduction to Additive Manufacturing orMDT-201 Manufacturing and Design 3MDT-205 Machine Elements 3ELT-202 Advanced Industrial Controls 3ELT-211 Introduction to PLCs 3PHY-150 Mechanics, Heat and Sound 4

16Fourth Semester

MDT-210 Statics and Strength of Materials 3ELT-222 Advanced PLCs 3IMM-110 Hydraulics orIMM-115 Pneumatics 3WLD-113 Basic Metallurgy and Materials 3General Education Requirement (ANT, ARB, ART, ECO, FRE, GEO, HIS, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, PSC, PSY, SOC, SPA, SSC, THE) 3

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“The classes I took at Moraine Valley put me steps ahead of my classmates. I liked theengineering classes so much that homework

seemed like fun. Because of the transfer agreement between Moraine Valley and IllinoisState (University), all of my class credits from

Moraine Valley transferred to ISU.”

Patrick WhiteA.A.S., Mechanical Design TechnologyMoraine Valley Community College

B.S., Industrial Technology Illinois State University

Operations Group Managerfor Caterpillar branch in Joliet

Integrated Systems Technology Program (IST) certificatesIndustrial

MaintenanceTechnician

PLC TechnicianCertificate

Fluid PowerTechnician

IndustrialControlsTechnician

Mechanical Drive

Technician

° = Electives• = Required

When taken in conjunction with theMechatronics Technology A.A.S. degree,

these 4 additional classes will earn you the5 Integrated Systems Techology Program

certificates listed to the right.

MDT-103: Orientation to MDT Careers • • • • •MDT-101: Introduction to Drafting • • •MDT-106: Mechanical Assemblies • • •MDT-110: Mechanical Detailing • • •MDT-115: Applied GDT • •MDT-125: Introduction to Additive Manufacturing ° °MDT-145: Introduction to CAD • • • •MDT-160: Intro to 3D Modeling • •MDT-199: Special Topics: Design for Additive Manufacturing °MDT-201: Manufacturing and Design • °MDT-205: Machine Elements • •MDT-210: Statics & Strength of Materials • •MDT-213: Plant Engineering Drafting • •MDT-255: Machine Design •MDT-245: Applied CAD •MDT-260: CAD Management •MDT-285: 3D Parametric Modeling • • •MDT-288: Applied 3D Param Modeling ° •MDT-289: 3D Parametric Assemblies •ELT-101: Electricity and Electronics • • • •ELT-102: Digital Logic/Solid State Devices • •ELT-201: Industrial Controls • • • •ELT-202: Advanced Industrial Controls • • • •ELT-211: Introductions to PLCs • •ELT-222: Advanced PLCs • •IMM-101: Mechanical Systems I • •IMM-103: Machinery Moving and Set-Up • • •IMM-107: Mechanical Systems II • •IMM-110: Hydraulics ° • •IMM-115: Pneumatics ° • •Total Credit Hours 63 64 20 9 13 23 18 8 9 8

Required MDT Courses

MechanicalDesign

Technology

MechatronicsTechnology

MechanicalDraftingAssociate

AutoCAD™Specialist

AutodeskInventor™Specialist

Mechanical Design/CAD Program

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Autodesk Inventor SpecialistCertificate—9 credit hoursCurriculum Code 1339

The Autodesk Inventor Specialist provides an in-depth,focused study of three-dimensional modeling of mechani-cal parts and assemblies concentrating on parametric, and adaptive design techniques.

MDT-103 Orientation to MDT Careers 1MDT-285 3D Parametric Modeling 3MDT-288 Applied 3D Parametric Modeling 3MDT-289 3D Parametric Assemblies 2

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Mechanical Drafting AssociateCertificate – 20 credit hoursCurriculum Code 1220

This certificate is intended to provide an introduction to CAD drafting and design techniques primarily related to the mechanical design field. Courses in this certificate are also the first year of courses in the Mechanical DesignTechnology Associate in Applied Science degree program.

Architectural CADCertificate – 23 credit hoursCurriculum Code 1436

The Architectural CAD certificate program allows studentsto direct their CAD knowledge and skills to the architecturalfield and learn the industry standards and practices fordrawing commercial and residential buildings. Students willbe taught 2-D and 3-D drawing techniques using the latestarchitectural CAD software, including AutoCAD Architectureand Revit. Students also will gain valuable experience withadvanced topics such as CAD customization and photo-realistic rendering.

AutoCAD Specialist Certificate – 13 credit hoursCurriculum Code 1363

This certificate is designed to provide extensive breadthand depth of knowledge of AutoCAD design software. Stu-dents will complete courses utilizing two-dimensional andthree-dimensional drawing and modeling. The courses arenot discipline-specific, but instead focus on the software.

MDT-103 Orientation to MDT Careers 1MDT-145 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting 3MDT-160 Introduction to 3D Modeling 3MDT-245 Applied CAD 3MDT-260 CAD Management 3

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MDT-101 Introduction to Drafting 3MDT-103 Orientation to MDT Careers 1MDT-106 Mechanical Assemblies 2MDT-110 Mechanical Detailing 3MDT-115 Applied GDT 2MDT-145 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting 3MDT-213 Plant Engineering Drafting 3MDT-285 3D Parametric Modeling 3

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MDT-145 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting 3MDT-190 Construction Blueprint Reading 2MDT-245 Applied CAD 3MDT-260 CAD Management 3MDT-278 Design Visualization 3MDT-290 Introduction to Revit Architecture 3MDT-291 Revit Architecture II 3MDT-292 Revit Building Design and Construction 3

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“When I started studying Mechanical Drafting andDesign, I thought I would struggle with it. In time,

however, I gained more confidence, not only in studying CAD, but also in my outlook on the future. Now that I am working, I see how experiences at Moraine Valley made me a

self-assured person. I love that at my job I get to utilize skills that I learned both at Moraine Valley and at Purdue-Calumet.”

Dory MuellerA.A.S., Mechanical Design TechnologyMoraine Valley Community College

B.S., Industrial TechnologyPurdue University-Calumet Packaging coordinator at an

automotive parts manufacturer

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Academic Advising

(708) 974-5721

Chuck Bales • Program Coordinator

(708) 974-5401

bales@morainevalley.edu

Dr. John Sands • Department Chair

(708) 974-5426

sands@morainevalley.edu

morainevalley.edu/CAD

Design A Successful Career

The future is yours to design

Are you a woman considering this exciting field? Moraine Valley offers a mentoring program designed just for you! TheWomen in Technology Mentoring Program is geared towardmaking women feel comfortable entering technology careers.

The Big Sister Peer Mentoring Program allows new students entering Moraine Valley’s computer and technologyprograms to connect with an experienced female student.

A Big Sister can:• Help you adjust to college life• Give you helpful information about classes• Provide you with support and help • Share her collegiate and professional experiences

To learn more about career opportunities for female Mechanical Design Technology graduates, we have

the Corporate Mentoring Program, a unique mentoring relationship between a student and a professional that makes the transition from college into the work worldsmoother and less intimidating.

A Corporate Mentor can:• Serve as a professional role model• Provide professional guidance • Share her personal knowledge about various jobs and

career tracks• Help provide opportunities for career networking while

you’re a student

To find out more about how the Women in Technology Mentor-ing Program can assist you in your future Mechanical DesignTechnology career, contact:

Angela Spyropoulos(708) 974-5602 x2184spyropoulosa@morainevalley.edu

www.morainevalley.edu/cad/nsfmentors.htm

Women in Technology

Partial support for this work was providedby the National Science Foundation

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The Engineering Technology

Articulation program between

Moraine Valley and participating

universities allows you to earn

your Associate in Applied Science

(A.A.S.) degree in Mechanical Design

Technology or Mechatronics and

then smoothly transfer your credits

into a four-year degree program.

By studying at Moraine Valley for

your first two years, you’ll save

money and have the added advan-

tage of attending small classes that

allow for individualized attention and

more intensive CAD exposure than

you’d get in university programs.

Your bachelor’s degree begins

here at Moraine Valley and ends

wherever you decide.

Your Bachelor’s Degree Begins at Moraine Valley

Contact Chuck Bales program coordinator (708) 974-5401bales@morainevalley.edu