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Computer Aided Product Design (BCD)
Academic School: Industrial & Engineering Technologies
(Effective Fall 2005)

Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)

Graduates will work with engineers and technicians to solve technical design problems in the development and manufacturing of products. The major will emphasize the use of new materials and manufacturing techniques, use of computer software applications, current practices in quality, productivity, manufacturing economics, and product performance. Environmental issues, safety, liability, ethics, and health issues during the design and manufacturing will be addressed. Special considerations associated with foreign markets and cultural constraints will be integrated into learning activities. The major will allow the designer to balance function, aesthetics, legal issues, ethical issues, manufacturing parameters, market forces, cultural variables and engineering economics to develop marketable projects and systems.

Career Opportunities:  Graduates will find jobs in the design of products in industry and for service providers, agriculture and food processors and government agencies. Opportunities exist in sales and marketing of new products that require original design. Graduates work as design technicians, design drafters, product designers, and project leaders.

Additional opportunities exist in patent development, product research and development, and a variety of jobs associated with market development. Specialty career paths may lie with loss management, safety and health issues, and environmental responses. The need for reverse engineering and adaptive redesign in foreign markets will result in a demand for design personnel.

Recommended High School Subjects:  Algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, art and science (physics) courses are recommended but not required. Drafting and CAD skills are helpful. Computer experience is desirable.

Remediation Strategies:  Students testing developmental in reading are not eligible for admission into the major and math placements must be Placement Level 3 or higher. The student is required to successfully remediate all deficiencies prior to admission into the major. However, students may enroll in the CD major and then transfer to the BCD major once all deficiencies are remediated.

Transfer Procedures:  This major provides a unique opportunity for students enrolled in the Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CD) major at the College to continue their education and expand job skills in the design of products for industry. In addition, the first two years of the CD and the BCD majors share the same courses. This allows students to transfer between majors without loss of credits. Furthermore, students can elect to complete the CD major and begin employment while working on course requirements for the four-year degree.

Students who have completed a drafting, design, CAD or other closely related associate-degree major from another institution might be eligible for admission.

Program Goals:  A graduate of this major should be able to:

• design products that meet industrial standards.
• recommend materials, processes and equipment to solve manufacturing problems.
• integrate provisions for safety, health and the environment into products and systems.
• solve design problems using computer assisted design software.
• develop design solutions that reflect issues of economics, manufacturability, aesthetics, usability and quality.
• use engineering applications software to analyze designs and propose solutions.
• demonstrate math, science and writing competence in the solution of design problems and during communication to others.
• contribute to management and design teams in the solution of problems.
• use library, technical literature and database resources to solve design problems.
• organize and carry out engineering design projects under supervision.
• demonstrate knowledge of the organization and function of a manufacturing concern.
• demonstrate research and data collection skills necessary to obtain technical information.

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