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13 courses with the subject MECH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

MECH 1200Mechanical CAD I4

Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/2 credits lab This is the introductory Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) course covering the current version of AutoCAD as a technical drafting tool and operational techniques related to its use. The course will concentrate on drawing set-up, fundamental construction techniques, fundamental dimensioning and plotting.

Subject
MECH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None
MECH 1216Drafting Standards5

Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/2 credits lab This covers the basic concepts of engineering drawings and uses sketching as a drafting tool to understand industry drafting and design standards. Topics included are multi-view drawings, fundamental dimensioning practices, symbols identification, fasteners, and other standardized details.

Subject
MECH
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None
MECH 1229Materials and Processes3

Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/1 credit lab This course covers various engineering materials and their properties as well as manufacturing processes using those materials. The course has a focus on identifying the best material and manufacturing process to satisfy the product design criteria.

Subject
MECH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None
MECH 1235Statics and Strengths of Materials4

Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/1 credit lab Analysis of forces on structural and mechanical systems is introduced; topics included resultants of force systems, algebraic and graphical conditions of equilibrium of force systems, and analysis of forces acting on structural frameworks. Coverage of strengths includes the mechanical and physical properties of materials such as stress, strain, and modulus of elasticity appropriate to mechanical design problems. Applications include the analysis and design of structural joints, beams, and columns.

Subject
MECH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MATH 1081 or appropriate placement score
MECH 1245Sheet Metal Concepts and Applications3

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/2 credits lab This course covers the concepts and application of sheet metal product design. Concepts include descriptive geometry and pattern development. Sheet metal parts, assemblies, and drawings are created using computer aided design (CAD) software.

Subject
MECH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MECH 1216 and MECH 2064 or MECH 2074 or MECH 2084
MECH 2035Process Design Drafting3

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/2 credits lab This course covers drafting topics related to manufacturing, including but not limited to, engineering change process, welding drawings, casting drawings, electrical drawings, and power transmission concepts and drawings.

Subject
MECH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MECH 2064 or MECH 2074 or MECH 2084 and MECH 1216
MECH 2045Design Projects4

Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/2 credits lab This course covers the engineering design process. Students will follow the process while designing solutions to specific problems. The process will be documented using industry best practices. Professional presentation and communication skills are covered in preparation for final project presentations of the design solutions.

Subject
MECH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MECH 2064 or MECH 2074 or MECH 2084 and MECH 1216
MECH 2055Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing3

Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course covers terms, symbols, and their applications as related to function and relationship in the design process. Drawings will be produced using concepts covered in the course. Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per recent industry standards will be covered.

Subject
MECH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MECH 1216 and MECH 2064 or MECH 2074 or MECH 2084
MECH 2064Introduction to Inventor4

Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/2 credits lab This course covers basic part and assembly modeling techniques, using the latest Inventor computer aided design (CAD) software from Autodesk. Topics will include, but not limited to, sketching, 3D part modeling, assembly modeling, detail drawings, and working drawings.

Subject
MECH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None
MECH 2074Solidworks4

Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/2 credits lab This course covers basic part and assembly modeling techniques using the latest SoildWorks computer aided design (CAD) software from Dassault Systems. Topics will include, but not be limited to, sketching, 3D part modeling, assembly modeling, detail drawings, and working drawings.

Subject
MECH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None
MECH 2080Special Projects3

Credit(s) 0 credits lecture/3 credits lab This course provides the opportunity to advance industry sills. The students work in an applied drafting environment to achieve objectives mutually agreed upon with the instructor.

Subject
MECH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MECH 1216 and MECH 2064 or MECH 2074 or MECH 2084
MECH 2084Introduction to Pro E/Creo4

Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/2 credits lab This course covers basic part and assembly modeling techniques using the latest computer aided design (CAD) software from PTC (ProE/CREO). Topics will include, but not be limited to, sketching, 3D part modeling, assembly modeling, detail drawings, and work drawings.

Subject
MECH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None
MECH 2090Advanced CAD3

Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/1 credit lab This course covers advanced parametric solid modeling concepts, techniques, and software-specific features and functionality. The course will explain and demonstrate various modeling techniques, basic finite elements analysis (FEA), and assembly motion/animation.

Subject
MECH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
MECH 1216 and MECH 2064 or MECH 2074 or MECH 2084

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