Descriptions

 

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

 

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
South Campus

The Product Development program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions in a variety of design environments. The program focuses on the development of both technical and professional proficiencies. The curriculum includes industrial processes and materials, rapid-prototyping, computer-aided design, applied problem solving skills, and presentation techniques.

The following Product Development programs are available:

  • Associate of Applied Science degree in Product Development - Die Design
  • Associate of Applied Science degree in Product Development - Tool, Fixture Design
  • Associate of Applied Science degree in Product Development - Vehicle Design
  • Certificate in Product Development - Die Design
  • Certificate in Product Development - Tool Fixture Design
  • Certificate in Product Development - Vehicle Design
  • Skill Specific Certificate in Product Development - Basic SolidWorks
  • Skill Specific Certificate in Product Development - CATIA V5
  • Skill Specific Certificate in Product Development - Unigraphics
  • Skill Specific Certificate in Product Development - Basic AutoCAD

    A student who may need assistance in scheduling or planning their technical program should contact a program advisor: Harry Buhalis, 586.445.7450, Jim Carlson, 586.445.7473, Lisa Richter, 586.445.7191, Bill Thomas, 586.445.7344.

    PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - DIE DESIGN

    ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
    (Minimum 64 Semester Hours)

    A. Career Preparation and Related Courses

    Associate of Applied Science degree in Product Development
    Program Core Requirements
    Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
    PRDE-1000 Fundamentals of Design X . . . 4
    PRDE-1100 Design Communications X . . . 4
    PRDE-1300 Industrial & Materials Processes X . . . 4
    QUAL-1201 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing With Applications Lab X . . . 3
    PRDE-1200 Theory of Sheet Metal Fabrication . X . . 3
    QUAL-2400 Project Management . X . . 3
    PRDE-1700 Teamcenter Engineering . . X . 3
    PRDE-2000 Product Development Process . . X . 3
    PRDE-2100 Design Intent & Analysis . . X . 3
    PRDE-2420 Capstone Project . . . X 4
      34
    AND Choose ONE Computer Graphics group:
    Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
    AutoCAD
    DRCG-1140 Interactive Computer Graphics - Introduction to 2D & 3D AutoCAD . X . . 4
    PRDE-1450 AutoCAD: Detailing & Assemblies . . X . 3
    CATIA V5
    PRDE-1600 CATIA V5: Introduction & Solid Modeling . X . . 3
    PRDE-1610 CATIA V5: Assemblies & Drafting . . X . 3
    SolidWorks
    PRDE-1400 Introduction to SolidWorks & 3D Parametric Solid Modeling . X . . 3
    PRDE-1410 SolidWorks: Components & Assemblies . . X . 3
    Unigraphics
    PRDE-1500 Unigraphics: Introduction to Solid Modeling . X . . 3
    PRDE-1510 Unigraphics: Assemblies & Drafting . . X . 3
      6-7
    AND
    Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
    PRDE-2300 Die Design 1 . . X . 3
    PRDE-2310 Die Design 2 . . . X 3
      6
      46-47

    B. Arts and Sciences Component ......................................................minimum sem hrs 18

    Students planning to transfer should contact a Macomb counselor or academic advisor to develop an Arts and Science program of study by calling 586.445.7211, and/or discuss their individual transfer plans with a counselor at their selected university.

    C. Elective Courses......................................................................................none required

    PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - TOOL, FIXTURE DESIGN

    ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
    (Minimum 64 Semester Hours)

    A. Career Preparation and Related Courses

    Associate of Applied Science degree in Product Development
    Program Core Requirements
    Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
    PRDE-1000 Fundamentals of Design X . . . 4
    PRDE-1100 Design Communications X . . . 4
    PRDE-1300 Industrial & Materials Processes X . . . 4
    QUAL-1201 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing With Applications Lab X . . . 3
    PRDE-1200 Theory of Sheet Metal Fabrication . X . . 3
    QUAL-2400 Project Management . X . . 3
    PRDE-1700 Teamcenter Engineering . . X . 3
    PRDE-2000 Product Development Process . . X . 3
    PRDE-2100 Design Intent & Analysis . . X . 3
    PRDE-2420 Capstone Project . . . X 4
      34
    AND Choose ONE Computer Graphics group:
    Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
    AutoCAD
    DRCG-1140 Interactive Computer Graphics - Introduction to 2D & 3D AutoCAD . X . . 4
    PRDE-1450 AutoCAD: Detailing & Assemblies . . X . 3
    CATIA V5
    PRDE-1600 CATIA V5: Introduction & Solid Modeling . X . . 3
    PRDE-1610 CATIA V5: Assemblies & Drafting . . X . 3
    SolidWorks
    PRDE-1400 Introduction to SolidWorks & 3D Parametric Solid Modeling . X . . 3
    PRDE-1410 SolidWorks: Components & Assemblies . . X . 3
    Unigraphics
    PRDE-1500 Unigraphics: Introduction to Solid Modeling . X . . 3
    PRDE-1510 Unigraphics: Assemblies & Drafting . . X . 3
      6-7
    AND
    Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
    PRDE-2200 Jig & Fixture Detailing & Design . . X . 3
    PRDE-2210 Body Fixture Design . . . X 3
      6
      46-47

    B. Arts and Sciences Component ......................................................minimum sem hrs 18

    Students planning to transfer should contact a Macomb counselor or academic advisor to develop an Arts and Science program of study by calling 586.445.7211, and/or discuss their individual transfer plans with a counselor at their selected university.

    C. Elective Courses......................................................................................none required

    PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - VEHICLE DESIGN

    ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
    (Minimum 64 Semester Hours)

    A. Career Preparation and Related Courses

    Associate of Applied Science degree in Product Development
    Program Core Requirements
    Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
    PRDE-1000 Fundamentals of Design X . . . 4
    PRDE-1100 Design Communications X . . . 4
    PRDE-1300 Industrial & Materials Processes X . . . 4
    QUAL-1201 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing With Applications Lab X . . . 3
    PRDE-1200 Theory of Sheet Metal Fabrication . X . . 3
    QUAL-2400 Project Management . X . . 3
    PRDE-1700 Teamcenter Engineering . . X . 3
    PRDE-2000 Product Development Process . . X . 3
    PRDE-2100 Design Intent & Analysis . . X . 3
    PRDE-2420 Capstone Project . . . X 4
      34
    AND Choose ONE Computer Graphics group:
    Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
    CATIA V5
    PRDE-1600 CATIA V5: Introduction & Solid Modeling . X . . 3
    PRDE-1610 CATIA V5: Assemblies & Drafting . . X . 3
    Unigraphics
    PRDE-1500 Unigraphics: Introduction to Solid Modeling . X . . 3
    PRDE-1510 Unigraphics: Assemblies & Drafting . . X . 3
      6
    AND
    Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
    PRDE-2400 Plastics Design & Manufacturing . . X . 3
    PRDE-2410 Vehicle Systems Overview . . . X 3
      6
      46

    B. Arts and Sciences Component ......................................................minimum sem hrs 18

    Students planning to transfer should contact a Macomb counselor or academic advisor to develop an Arts and Science program of study by calling 586.445.7211, and/or discuss their individual transfer plans with a counselor at their selected university.

    C. Elective Courses......................................................................................none required

    D. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - CERTIFICATE OPTIONS

    Certificate in Product Development - Die Design

    Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
    PRDE-1000 Fundamentals of Design X . . . 4
    PRDE-1100 Design Communications X . . . 4
    PRDE-1300 Industrial & Materials Processes X . . . 4
    QUAL-1201 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing With Applications Lab X . . . 3
    PRDE-1200 Theory of Sheet Metal Fabrication . X . . 3
    QUAL-2400 Project Management . X . . 3
    PRDE-1700 Teamcenter Engineering . . X . 3
    PRDE-2000 Product Development Process . . X . 3
    PRDE-2100 Design Intent & Analysis . . X . 3
    PRDE-2420 Capstone Project . . . X 4
      34
    AND Choose ONE Computer Graphics group:
    Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
    AutoCAD
    DRCG-1140 Interactive Computer Graphics - Introduction to 2D & 3D AutoCAD . X . . 4
    PRDE-1450 AutoCAD: Detailing & Assemblies . . X . 3
    CATIA V5
    PRDE-1600 CATIA V5: Introduction & Solid Modeling . X . . 3
    PRDE-1610 CATIA V5: Assemblies & Drafting . . X . 3
    SolidWorks
    PRDE-1400 Introduction to SolidWorks & 3D Parametric Solid Modeling . X . . 3
    PRDE-1410 SolidWorks: Components & Assemblies . . X . 3
    Unigraphics
    PRDE-1500 Unigraphics: Introduction to Solid Modeling . X . . 3
    PRDE-1510 Unigraphics: Assemblies & Drafting . . X . 3
      6-7
    AND
    PRDE-2300 Die Design 1 . . . X 3
    PRDE-2310 Die Design 2 . . . X 3
      6
      46-47

    Certificate in Product Development -  Tool, Fixture Design

    Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
    PRDE-1000 Fundamentals of Design X . . . 4
    PRDE-1100 Design Communications X . . . 4
    PRDE-1300 Industrial & Materials Processes X . . . 4
    QUAL-1201 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing With Applications Lab X . . . 3
    PRDE-1200 Theory of Sheet Metal Fabrication . X . . 3
    QUAL-2400 Project Management . X . . 3
    PRDE-1700 Teamcenter Engineering . . X . 3
    PRDE-2000 Product Development Process . . X . 3
    PRDE-2100 Design Intent & Analysis . . X . 3
    PRDE-2420 Capstone Project . . . X 4
      34
    AND Choose ONE Computer Graphics group:
    Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
    AutoCAD
    DRCG-1140 Interactive Computer Graphics - Introduction to 2D & 3D AutoCAD . X . . 4
    PRDE-1450 AutoCAD: Detailing & Assemblies . . X . 3
    CATIA V5
    PRDE-1600 CATIA V5: Introduction & Solid Modeling . X . . 3
    PRDE-1610 CATIA V5: Assemblies & Drafting . . X . 3
    SolidWorks
    PRDE-1400 Introduction to SolidWorks & 3D Parametric Solid Modeling . X . . 3
    PRDE-1410 SolidWorks: Components & Assemblies . . X . 3
    Unigraphics
    PRDE-1500 Unigraphics: Introduction to Solid Modeling . X . . 3
    PRDE-1510 Unigraphics: Assemblies & Drafting . . X . 3
      6-7
    AND
    PRDE-2200 Jig & Fixture Detailing & Design . . . X 3
    PRDE-2210 Body Fixture Design . . . X 3
      6
      46-47

    Certificate in Product Development - Vehicle Design

    Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
    PRDE-1000 Fundamentals of Design X . . . 4
    PRDE-1100 Design Communications X . . . 4
    PRDE-1300 Industrial & Materials Processes X . . . 4
    QUAL-1201 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing With Applications Lab X . . . 3
    PRDE-1200 Theory of Sheet Metal Fabrication . X . . 3
    QUAL-2400 Project Management . X . . 3
    PRDE-1700 Teamcenter Engineering . . X . 3
    PRDE-2000 Product Development Process . . X . 3
    PRDE-2100 Design Intent & Analysis . . X . 3
    PRDE-2420 Capstone Project . . . X 4
      34
    AND Choose ONE Computer Graphics group:
    Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
    CATIA V5
    PRDE-1600 CATIA V5: Introduction & Solid Modeling . X . . 3
    PRDE-1610 CATIA V5: Assemblies & Drafting . . X . 3
    Unigraphics
    PRDE-1500 Unigraphics: Introduction to Solid Modeling . X . . 3
    PRDE-1510 Unigraphics: Assemblies & Drafting . . X . 3
      6
    AND
    PRDE-2400 Plastics Design & Manufacturing . . X . 3
    PRDE-2410 Vehicle Systems Overview . . . X 3
      6
      46

    E. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - SKILL SPECIFIC CERTIFICATES

    Skill Specific Certificate in Product Development - Basic SolidWorks

    Course Course Title Sem Hrs
    PRDE-1400 Introduction to SolidWorks & 3D Parametric Solid Modeling 3
    PRDE-1410 SolidWorks: Components & Assemblies 3
      6

    Skill Specific Certificate in Product Development - CATIA V5

    Course Course Title Sem Hrs
    PRDE-1600 CATIA V5: Introduction & Solid Modeling 3
    PRDE-1610 CATIA V5: Assemblies & Drafting 3
    PRDE-2600 CATIA V5: Introduction to Generative Shape Design 3
    PRDE-2610 CATIA V5: Introduction to Surfacing 3
      12

    Skill Specific Certificate in Product Development -  Unigraphics

    Course Course Title Sem Hrs
    PRDE-1500 Unigraphics: Introduction to Solid Modeling 3
    PRDE-1510 Unigraphics: Assemblies & Drafting 3
    PRDE-2500 Unigraphics: Hybrid Modeling 3
    PRDE-2510 Unigraphics: Freeform Modeling 3
      12

    Skill Specific Certificate in Product Development - Basic AutoCAD

    Course Course Title Sem Hrs
    DRCG-1140 Interactive Computer Graphics - Introduction to 2D & 3D AutoCAD 4
    PRDE-1450 AutoCAD: Detailing & Assemblies 3
      7

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