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Rapid Prototyping and Design Certificate

RAPID-CT


Brad Jenkins, Program Director, SP/G (727) 341-4378

Job-Related Opportunities:

*  CAD Designer
*  CAD Technician
*  Design Technician
*  Rapid Prototype Designer

This certificate provides a program of study with courses in solid modeling, using SolidWorks. By completing this certificate, the students will provide the technical expertise for the engineering activities of industry in planning, designing, and detailing for Rapid Prototyping. This certificate utilizes the 3-D printers and CNC machines for the solid modeling design process and development of the final product. These courses are also applied to the 60-credit hour Associate in Science Degree in Engineering Technology. Students new to this field will be able to obtain employment by completing this certificate and work in those areas where Rapid Prototyping is used.


APPROVED REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH CATALOG YEAR
20112/0450 (BEGINNING 1/9/2012) OR LATER
~ REFER TO CURRICULUM FILES FOR PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR REQUIREMENTS ~


PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
ETD 2364C INTRODUCTION TO SOLIDWORKS 3
ETD 2368C ADVANCED SOLIDWORKS 3
ETD 2369C SOLIDWORKS ADVANCED APPLICATIONS 3
ETD 2371C RAPID PROTOTYPING, MODEL DESIGN AND FABRICATION 3
ETD 2382C SOLIDWORKS SIMULATION DESIGN ANALYSIS 3
TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS 15

C&I 4/12/11 ~ BOT 4/26/11
15