Engineering Technology: CAD/CAM Technology (AAS)
Southern Utah University offers an associate of applied science degree
in design technology, providing experience in mechanical design,
layout and design, 3D solid modeling, parametrics, kinematics’ analysis,
finite element analysis, animation analysis, rendering, rapid prototyping
and more. Depending on individual career objectives, graduates may
then continue on within SUU’s four-year CAD/CAM program.
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Name:Richard Cozzens
Graduation: 1989, Bachelor of Science
Brigham Young University
2004, Master of Science
Southern Utah University
Current job:SUU Professional-in-residence NTT
in CAD/CAM Engineering
“I enjoy teaching because it allows me to apply my knowledge and experience in ways that help students prepare for the real world.”
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POINTS of DISTINCTION
- Industry-driven curriculum
- Students work on real-world problems
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Hands-on learning
- Small class sizes
- Personalized attention from faculty
POSSIBLE CAREERS
Mechanical designer, design engineer, CAD designer, CAD/CAM designer, product designer/engineer, manufacture engineer, tool designer
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Our students have access to two state-of-the-art labs, equipped with Auto CAD, Inventor, Solid Works, CATIA, V5 and Revit software.
Additionally, the Technology Department has a rapid proto typing machine (3D printer) and state-of-the-art CAM lab with several CNC lathes and vertical mills. A new addition is a metal fabrication lab for the construction of student design projects.
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
- SkillsUSA Vocational Industrial Club of America
CONTACT INFORMATION
- Department Name: Engineering Technology & Construction Management (ETCM)
- Department Contact: Scott Hansen or Richard Cozzens
- Website: http://suu.edu/cose/etcm/
- Email Address: hansens@suu.edu or cozzens@suu.edu
- Department Phone: 435.586.7977
- Department Fax: 435.865.8077