Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical Designer Certificate

Learn mechanical and electro-mechanical design and modeling fundamentals using AutoCAD and SolidWorks computer-aided design (CAD).

What can I do with this certificate?

Career Options: Work as an entry-level modeler/designer in mechanical and electro-mechanical engineering and manufacturing.
Academic Options: Continue your studies by completing the Computer-Aided Design Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Gainful Employment Information: www.pima.edu/ge-crtmem

Department/Contact Information:

Dean: 520-206-7134
Lead faculty: 520-206-7230

Program/Major Codes: CRTMEM/MEM1

Required Core Courses

A grade of C or better is required for graduation.

CAD 101 - Computer-Aided Drafting 4 Credits
CAD 117 - Print Reading with CAD for Manufacturing 4 Credits
CAD 142 - Introduction to Parametric Modeling: SolidWorks 4 Credits
CAD 153 - Electro-Mechanical Design 4 Credits
CAD 172 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 3 Credits
CAD 203 - Advanced Electro-Mechanical Design 4 Credits
CAD 242 - Advanced Parametric Modeling: SolidWorks 4 Credits

Subtotal: 27

Required Support Courses

A grade of C or better is required for graduation.

GTM 105 - Applied Technical Mathematics 3 Credits
OR
MAT 188 - Precalculus I 4 Credits ^Δ
STU 100 - College Success and Career Planning 1 Credits
GTW 101 - Writing for Trades and Technical Occupations 3 Credits
OR
WRT 101 - English Composition I 3 Credits SUN# ENG1101

Subtotal: 7-8

Total Credits as Displayed: 34-35

^Δ Department recommends MAT 188 .