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.

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

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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