Engineering Technology: CAD/CAM Emphasis
Southern Utah University is one of only a handful of institutions that
offer a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology with an emphasis
in CAD/CAM. In our program, students gain experience in mechanical
design, architectural design, civil design, layout and design, 3D solid
modeling, parametrics, kinematics’ analysis, finite element analysis,
animation analysis, rendering, rapid prototyping and more. Graduates
who possess these skills are in high demand.
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 with hands-on learning
- Students work on real-world problems
- Small classes and personal attention from professors and advisors
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, Revit software, and more.
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