Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology
Mechanical Design Major

Curriculum

BGSU Firelands offers the associate of applied science mechanical design major which provides background in manufacturing processes and industrial management and focused study in engineering graphics and design. Manufacturing courses provide an understanding of a wide variety of processes used to make products. Quality and industrial management courses apply statistical and management techniques that maximize quality and employee involvement to improve products. A 27 credit engineering graphics and design sequence teaches students how to represent, specify, analyze and creatively design products, tools, simple machines and devices.

Special Features

To facilitate the student’s learning experiences, BGSU Firelands has a dedicated computer lab with the latest CAD software. A rapid prototype 3-D printer allows students to see, hold and assemble their design projects before being manufactured. The manufacturing lab includes traditional manufacturing equipment; industrial CNC lathe and mill; hydraulic, pneumatic and programmable controller training equipment, a robot and plastics processing equipment. The metrology and materials testing lab includes equipment to make precision measurements and conduct engineering experiments.

Career Opportunities

This associate degree prepares graduates for employment in drafting and engineering technology. Using a computer-aided drafting (CAD) system such as AutoCAD, drafters prepare technical drawings for workers who build industrial machinery, automotive components and other manufactured products. The computer generated drawings show the technical details of products and machines, with exact dimensions, specify materials to be used and procedures to be followed to carry out the job.
Engineering technicians use the principles and theories of science, engineering and mathematics to solve problems in research and development, manufacturing, sales and customer service. Technicians working in engineering labs follow the general directions of engineers. They may prepare and conduct experiments, and calculate or record the results. Some make prototype versions of newly designed equipment.
Students who are interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing may continue their studies in the bachelor of science major in applied quality science or mechanical design. Students are well prepared to transfer to Bowling Green’s main campus or another college or university.

Program Requirements

Students pursuing the associate of applied science degree must complete a minimum of 62 hours. Specific requirements for the degree include:

Communications

Varieties of Writing
Speech Communication

General Education Core

Economics
Elective

Basic Courses

Pre-Calculus or College Algebra and Trigonometry
College Physics I
Management Information Systems or Introduction to Programming

Technical Courses

Manufacturing Processes
Basic Metrology
Metallic Materials & Processes
Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
Programming & Machining or Plastics-Materials and Processes

Industrial Management

Introduction to Manufacturing Systems
Using Statistics
Quality Assurance

Mechanical Design Major

Design and Engineering Graphics
Computer-Aided Design (2-D AutoCAD)
Advanced Computer-Aided Design (3-D AutoCAD)
Engineering Design and Production Drawing
Three-D Parametric Design & Prototyping
Mechanical Design
Mechanical Power Transmission
Statics & Strength of Materials

For Further Information

Debralee Divers
Director
Admissions & Financial Aid
419-433-5560 ext. 2-0683
email: divers@bgsu.edu

Cheryl L. Chafee
Officer
Admissions & Financial Aid
419-433-5560 ext. 2-0683
email: cchafee@bgsu.edu

Dr. Haoyu Wang
Program Director
Industrial Technology
419-433-5560 ext. 2-0732
email: haoyuw@bgsu.edu

NOTE: Information in this guide is subject to change without notice. To learn more about the official program of study, please check the undergraduate catalog online: http://www.bgsu.edu/catalog - Updated 01/31/07