Mechanical Design Technology, AAS-T

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The Mechanical Design Technology AAS-T degree prepares students for careers with mechanical engineering firms (e.g., aeronautics, aerospace, medical, industrial manufacturing, etc.). Technicians are needed to translate the rough sketches, layouts, 3D design models, CAD designs, and written specifications of the engineer or designer into drawings and CAD databases showing the complete details and specifications for the finished product.

Graduates are trained in engineering graphics with a design emphasis to work for companies which manufacture machinery, electrical equipment, computers and fabricated products.

Mechanical Design Technology AAS-T degree graduates will:

be prepared for a range of entry level positions in the mechanical engineering field with the ability to be independent and self-directed
identify the elements and principles of mechanical design
complete comprehensive design projects
demonstrate industry ready skills and basic drafting fundamentals, concepts and techniques
exhibit analytical thought, informed judgment, and ethical behavior
produce a professional resume, cover letter, and industry ready portfolio
demonstrate communication, critical thinking, cultural humility, information literacy, and teamwork skills
meet Humanities , Natural Science , Quantitative Reasoning , Social Science , and Written Communication general education distribution area outcomes

Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an advisor. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.

Program Requirements

Required Course Sequence

Quarter One

Students needing prerequisite courses for math and English should take them this quarter.
ENGT 100 College Success - Mechanical Design 3 credits
ENGT 101 Tools and Techniques - Mechanical Design 3 credits
ENGT 102 Introduction to Design Theory - Mechanical Design 4 credits
ENGT 103 Projects and Professional Practice 5 credits
Quarter Two
ENGT 121 Graphic Problem Solving 4 credits
ENGT 131 AutoCAD I 4 credits
ENGT 132 AutoCAD II 4 credits
ENGL& 101 English Composition I 5 credits
Quarter Three
ENGT 123 Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 4 credits
ENGT 141 Applied Materials Technology 4 credits
ENGT 225 Solidworks For Engineering I 4 credits
ENGT 283 Digital Design Fabrication and Prototyping 4 credits
MATH 111 College Algebra with Applications 5 credits
Quarter Four
ENGT 211 Applied Industrial Graphics 4 credits
ENGT 226 Solidworks For Engineering II 4 credits
ENGT 291 Design, Build, Test, Repeat 4 credits
PHYS& 114 General Physics I w/Lab 5 credits
Quarter Five
ENGT 251 Industrial Design Graphics 4 credits
ENGT 253 Machine Design Graphics 4 credits
ENGT 255 Tool Design Graphics I 4 credits
SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology 5 credits (or any Social Science course)
Quarter Six
ENGT 202 Specialized Technical Employment Preparation 2 credits
ENGT 271 Mechanical Engineering Design Capstone I 4 credits
ENGT 272 Mechanical Engineering Design Capstone II 4 credits
HUM 215 Diversity and Social Justice in America 5 credits (or any Humanities course)
Technical Elective course 4-5 credits (See below for guidance.)

Technical Elective - 4-5 Credits

The technical elective course can be taken any quarter as long as prerequisites for the chosen course are met. ART 102 Design I recommended. A different course may be taken with department chair approval.

General Education Requirements - 25 Credits

ENGL& 101 English Composition I 5 credits
MATH 111 College Algebra with Applications 5 credits
PHYS& 114 General Physics I w/Lab 5 credits
SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology 5 credits (or any Social Science course)
HUM 215 Diversity and Social Justice in America 5 credits (or any Humanities course)

Diversity and Social Justice Requirement

Within the degree requirements, students must complete a 3-5 credit course that meets the college’s Diversity and Social Justice (DSJ) requirement. DSJ courses are designated in the college schedule and are designed to meet other general education or technical requirements simultaneous to meeting the DSJ requirement (e.g., ENGL& 101 with the DSJ attribute meets both the ENGL& 101 requirement and the DSJ requirement).

Note: Not all sections of a course meet the DSJ requirement. Students should review the class information to ensure the class section includes “course attributes: meets diversity requirement.”

Visit the DSJ requirement webpage to view the current list of general education and technical courses that meet the requirement.

Students who have taken a DSJ class in a previous certificate or degree, do not have to take another DSJ class.