Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing Option, BS

128-132 credits

Introduction/What is the Study of Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Option?

The Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) option develops students with the expertise in advanced 3D parametric modeling and in the planning and programming of Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) equipment used for designing and fabricating products and tooling. It builds upon a fundamental understanding of materials, processes, business, and economics introduced in the program. Whether the finished product is an athletic shoe or a jet airplane, the logical set of events that take place to produce that product must be planned and conceived in advance. The option builds upon the fundamental understanding of product form, function, materials, processes, business, and economics introduced in the core MET program.

Why Consider a Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Option in Manufacturing Engineering Technology Major? 

MET majors can declare under a CAD/CAM option. This is geared towards preparing technologists who are knowledgeable in the use of 3D parametric modeling, tool, path planning and CNC programming and operations for product/tooling design and fabrication.

This program provides the technical ability to convert product ideas into reality through the systematic use of software, processes, and equipment. These skills and the ability to supervise and manage the underlying technologies are critical to a wide range of technical industries. Graduates of this program hold positions in product/tooling design, manufacturing, and management throughout the Northwest.

The Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Option degree program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

Contact Information

Department Chair Jeff Newcomer Engineering Technology 209 360-650-3380 Jeff.Newcomer@wwu.edu

CAD/CAM Program Advisor Derek Yip-Hoi Engineering Technology 313 360-650-7236 Derek.Yip-Hoi@wwu.edu

Engineering Technology Advising Engineering Technology 204 360-650-3380

Sample Careers

Product/tooling design and CAD modeling | Engineering Drafting | Programming and operation of CNC equipment | Consulting in CAD/CAM technologies | Supervision and management

Major/Career Resources

http://www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

MET majors can declare under a CAD/CAM option. Admission to the Manufacturing Engineering Technology- CAD/CAM Option major is a two phase process. Students initially declare as pre-majors. Admission to full major is determined by academic performance as a pre-major. See the department’s website for details. Students should declare their major early and seek departmental advisement.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.