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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
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