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Contacts
Farid Wissa - Professor/Department Chair
Engineering Design Technology Department
Email: Fwissa@cerritos.edu
Phone: (562) 860-2451 X:2910
Jayananda Hiranandani - Professor
Engineering Design Technology Department
Email: Hiranandani@cerritos.edu
Phone: (562) 860-2451 X:2908
David Mussaw - Instruction Aide/Cadlab Manager
Engineering Design Technology
Email: dmussaw@cerritos.edu
Phone: (562) 860-2451 X:2906
Links
Custom Course Material:
ENGT 131 Tutorial
Cad Shareware:
www.caddepot.com
www.cadalog.com
Free 3D Models & Materials:
www.3dcafe.com
Online CAD Magazines:
www.cadsystems.com
www.caduser.com
www.cadonline.com
www.cadenceweb.com
Cad Information:
www.tenlinks.com
Employment:
www.tenlinks.com
www.monsterboard.com
www.careerbuilder.com
www.edd.ca.gov
www.cadjobmart.com
www.techjobbank.com
www.justcadjobs.com
The Drafting place (A reference guide to drafting standards and procedures)
http://www.tpub.com/content/draftsman/
Announcements
!!FLASH!!
TE -7 & TE-6 CAD Lab Now has brand new computers P4 with flat panel monitors
Running the latest in Autodesk Software, come in and see us.
ENGT 131 including AutoCAD is now a:
* A General Education course for AA Degree
* A Gateway to job preparation in Engineering Design Technology, Engineering and many careers in the
Manufacturing areas.
ENGT 257 Now uses latest release of AutoDesk Inventor
ENGT 259 Now uses latest release of Solidworks
ENGT 265 Uses "CATIA I" & ENGT 266 Uses "CATIA II"
Important Announcement!!!
There is an inexpensive AutoCAD book required for Engt 131. Tutorials created in-house along with instructor
lead instruction are used in this class. Go to the LINKS page on this web site and click on "ENGT 131
TUTORIALS" to get started.
Here now are the latest releases of:
AutoCAD
AutoDesk Mechanical Desktop
AutoDesk Inventor
AutoDesk AutoCAD Map 3D
Autodesk Viz
AutoDesk Raster Design
SolidWorks
CATIA
!Special Offer to full-time students!
CVIS is offering to full-time students an assortment of AutoCAD software's at a discounted rate. For more
information visit there web site at www.cvis.com or call (800) 511-8020
!High School Juniors and Seniors for your eyes only!
You may qualify for !Free! tuition through the Veysey program see you school counselor or call: (562) 860-2451
X:2129.
This is a great saving's to you or your parent's since the tution has gone from $18.00 last year to $26.00 this year
Hurry and register for these classes this Spring 2007!!!!
ENGT 117
ENGT 151
ENGT 153
ENGT 257
Geometrical Tolerancing
Advance Applications Of Computer Aided Design with AutoCAD
Machine Design W/AutoCAD
AutoDESK Inventor
The above classes will not be offered anytime soon due to budget constraints.
Engineering Design Technology Certificates
Normal High School Preparation: One year of Algebra and one year of mechanical drafting. The following
core courses must be taken for certificate and AA degree.
ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVMENT
(823)
BASIC CORE COURSE NUMBER
UNITS
ENGT 117 GEOMETRICAL DIMENSIONG AND TOLERANCING -
2
ENGT 133 SHEET METAL LAYOUT AND APPLICATIONS WITH INVENTOR-
2
ENGT 138 DESIGN WITH AUTUCAD -
4
ENGT 151 ADV. APPLICATIONS OF COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN USING AUTOCAD -
4
ENGT 153 MACHINE DESIGN WITH AUTOCAD -
3
ENGT 160 AUTODESK MAP 3D -
4
ENGT 237 GRAPHICAL STATICS & STRENGTH OF MATERIALS -
3
ENGT 255 AUTODESK VIZ RENDERING & SOLID MODELING APPLICATIONS -
4
ENGT 256 AUTODESK MECHANICAL DESKTOP -
4
ENGT 257 AUTODESK INVENTOR -
4
ENGT 259 SOLIDWORKS -
__4__
TOTALUNITS:
ENGINEERING DESIGN & PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE OPTION
38
(819)
ENGT 16 BLUEPRINT READING FOR MACHINE TRADES -
2
ENGT 131 FUNDAMENTALS OF DESIGNS INCLUDING AUTOCAD -
3
ENGT 258 DESIGN AND PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY WITH AUTOCAD-
4
ENGT 265 CATIA I -
4
ENGT 266 CATIA II -
TOTAL UNITS:
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE (820) ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
__4__
55
Meet the above requirements as listed for the Certificate of Achievement in Engineering Design Technology. A
student must also complete electives and general education requirements to achieve a minimum of 60 units.
See College catalog for General Education Requirement's for AA Degree or talk to a College counselor.
Appointments with a school counselor may be made anytime. Catalog's are available in the book store.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: (562) 860-2451 X:2900 OR X:2906 FAX: (562) 467-5005
Engineer Design Course Descriptions
!ALL CLASSES USE LATEST RELEASES!
ENGT 116 - BLUEPRINT READING FOR MACHINE TRADES - 2 UNITS
Prerequisite: None (Formerly ENGT 16)
This course prepares students to visualize and interpret mechanical working drawings. It emphasizes standards,
specifications, procedures, bulletins, and techniques involved in the shop drawing system.
ENGT 117 - INTRO TO GEOMETRICAL DIMENSION & TOLERANCING - 2 UNITS
Prerequisite: ENGT 138 OR ARCH 123 with grade of Credit or "C" or higher or equivalent or verifiable work
experience.
This is a basic course in datums, modifiers, form tolerancing, positional tolerance, and coordinate
tolerance conversion. It will introduce students state-of-the-art in dimensioning and tolerancing used in
industry.
Transfer Credits: CSU
ENGT 131 - FUNDAMENTALS OF DESIGN INCLUDIND AUTOCAD - 3 UNITS
!! This is a General Education Course !!
Prerequisite: None
A beginning basic course in mechanical design stressing use of instrument and AutoCAD software, lettering,
geometric construction, pictorial, orthographic, Dimensioning, auxiliary, sectioning, and conventional practices.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ENGT 133 - SHEET METAL LAYOUT & APP. WITH INVENTOR- 2 UNITS
Prerequisite: ENGT 138 OR ARCH 123 with grade of Credit or "C" or higher or equivalent or verifiable work
experience.
This is a course in sheet metal layout utilizing Inventor software, and involving triangulation, bend allowances
for pattern development, and manufacturing processes for sheet metal. It will also include practical modern day
application in architecture, automotive, advertising displays and other areas affected by this technology.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ENGT 138 - DESIGN WITH AutoCAD - 4 UNITS
(This is a prerequisite course for all other courses except ENGT 116, 131, 258, 266)
This can also be TAKEN 2 TIMES to update and strengthen up knowledge.
Fundamental concepts of computer aided Design are covered in this course. Students learn to operate the
systems and understand applications to manufacturing or architecture with AutoCAD.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ENGT 151 - ADV. APP/CAD DESIGN WITH AutoCAD - 4 UNITS
Prerequisite: ENGT 138 OR ARCH 123 with grade of Credit or "C" or higher or equivalent or verifiable work
experience.
This course will assist students in the advanced applications of computer aided design. They will utilize the
AutoCAD system for Customization, use of symbol libraries, menu development, and general applications in
their particular fields.
ENGT 153 - MACHINE DESIGN/DSN WITH AutoCAD - 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: ENGT 138 or ARCH 123 with grade of Credit or "C" or higher or 1 year high school
mechanical drawing or work experience.
This is a machine design including detail and assembly working drawings, welding symbols, applications of
Dimensioning theory, gears, cams, and basic mechanisms.
Transfer Credit: CSU
DRFT 160 - AutoDESK MAP 3D - 4 UNITS
Prerequisite: ENGT 138 or ARCH 123 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher or verifiable
work experience.
This course introduces students to Autodesk Map software which delivers all the power, fluency, and
connectivity of the software. Content will include analysis and productivity tools to create, maintain, and
produce maps in a percise graphical environment. Students will use Autodesk Map software features to enhance
productivity of comprehensive automated mapping tools built in for engineers, planners, utility managers, and
anyone who creates and maintains maps.
ENGT 237 - GRAPHICAL STATICS & STRENGTH OF MATERIALS - 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: ENGT 138 OR ARCH 123 with grade of Credit or "C" or higher or equivalent or verifiable work
experience.
This is a course in the fundamental principles of graphical statics and strength of materials and their
applications to the solutions of typical force systems and equilibrium problems. Applications are made in
the field of design, tool engineering and similar areas using elementary algebra and right angle
trigonometry in problem solving.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ENGT 255 - AutoDESK VIZ RENDERING SOLID MODELING - 4 UNITS
Prerequisite: ENGT 138 OR ARCH 123 with grade of Credit or "C" or higher or equivalent or verifiable work
experience.
This course will assist students in creating advanced applications of solid modeling and applying shading and
rendering techniques utilizing Autodesk Viz. They will use the software for basic theory as well as application
in their particular fields.
ENGT 256 UNITS- INTRO TO AutoDESK MECHANICAL DESKTOP - 4 UNITS
Prerequisite: ENGT 138 or ARCH 123 with grade of Credit or "C" or higher or equivalent or verifiable work
experience.
This course will assist students in creating 3-dimensional parametric part modeling, assembly modeling and
surface modeling designs. They will utilize the most recent release of AutoDESK Mechanical Desktop.
ENGT 257 - AutoDESK INVENTOR - 4 UNITS
Prerequisite: ENGT 138 or ARCH 123 with grade of Credit or "C" or higher or equivalent or verifiable work
experience.
This course will assist student in creating 3-dimensional parametric part modeling, assembly modeling,
and surface modeling designs. They will utilize the most recent release of AutoDESK Inventor.
ENGT 258 - DESIGN & PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY W/AUTOCAD- 4 UNITS
Prerequisite: ENGT 153 with grade of Credit or "C" or higher or equivalent or verifiable work experience.
This course is a study of modern techniques of design, production, and operation including process
materials selection. Planning, Scheduling and cost performance are used to implement design solutions.
Basic necessary calculations are used to establish safetymargins and performance criteria.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ENGT 259 - SOLIDWORKS - 4 UNITS
Prerequisite: ENGT 138 or ARCH 123 grade of credit "C" or higher or equivalent or verifiable work
experience.
This course assists students in creating three-dimensional (3-D) parametric part modeling, assembly
modeling, surface modeling, and bill of materials. Students receive instruction utilizing the most recent of
SolidWorks software.
ENGT 265 - CATIA I - 4 UNITS
Prerequisite: ENGT 138 or ARCH 123 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher, or appropriate
work
experience.
This course focuses on the CATIA CAD\CAM system (CATIA is a registered trademark of Dassault
Systems),
highlighting system structure and 3-D geometry creation and manipulation. Based on wire frame profiles
created on sketch planes, 3-D parametric solid models are produced. Also covered is the use of parts for
assembly modeling, creation of working drawings, and bill of material for engineering design industry.
(The latest software release of CATIA is used).
ENGT 266 - CATIA II - 4 UNITS
Prerequisite: ENGT 256 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher, or appropriate work
experience.
This course deals with advance application of CATIA, SUCH as generative sheet metal design, assembly
analysis, generative stress analysis, design and creation of complex parts and assemblies, and surface
modeling and lofting for computer-aided engineering (CAE) function. Software used is the latest release of
CATIA (A registered trademark of Dassault Systems).
ENGT 298 - 1 UNIT - DIRECTED STUDIES
ENGT 299 - 2.0 UNITS - DIRECTED STUDIES
Prerequisite: A previous college course in the discipline
Class Schedule Fall 2007 - Tentative
Engt 116
2.0 Units - Blueprint Reading for Machine Trades
6:30 - 9:30 pm TU (No Prerequisite)
Engt 131
3.0 Units - Fundamentals of Computer Design Including AutoCAD
(This is a General Education Course)- (No Prerequisite)
8:00 - 11:00 am TU-TH
7:30 - 10:30 pm M-W
8:00 am - 3:15 pm SAT (Break from 11:00 am- 11:30 am)
Engt 138
4.0 Units - Design with AutoCAD
(This is a prerequisite course for all other courses except ENGT 116, ENGT 131, ENGT 258, & ENGT 266)
(This also can be taken 2 times to update and strengthen up knowledge)
7:30 - 10:30 pm M-W
8:00 - 11:00 am TU-TH
*Engt 153
3.0 Units - Machine Design With AutoCAD
7:30 - 10:30 pm TU-TH
*Engt 237
3.0 Units
- Graphical Statics & Strength Of Material
4:30 - 7:30 pm TU-TH
*Engt 255
4.0 Units - Autodesk VIZ Rendering Solid Modeling
4:00 - 10:30 pm TU-TH
*Engt 256
4.0 Units - Introduction to Autodesk Mechanical Desktop
4:00 - 7:30 pm M-W
Engt 259
4.0 Units
SolidWorks
4:30 - 7:30 pm M-W
Engt 265
4.0 Units - CATIA - I
4:30 - 10:30 pm F (Break from 7:00 - 7:30 pm)
Engt 266
4.0 Units - CATIA - II
8:00 - 3:15 pm SAT (Break from 11:00 - 11:30 am)
Some courses may require a prerequisite please check the College catalog or online schedule or
printed class schedule available in college book store.
If you feel that the required Prerequisite courses are not in your computer file at Cerritos College
Database, please contact the ENGT department for alternatives to satisfy prerequisite.
FREE!!!
Tuition for High School Juniors & Seniors through the Veysey Program see
your counselor or call:
(562)860-2451 X:2129
NOTE: ALL COURSES MARKED WITH AN (*) WILL NOT BE
OFFERED SOON DUE TO BUDGET CONSTRAINTS.
Schedule Of Classes - Summer 2007
ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY:
ENGT 131 3.0 Units (No Prerequisite)
Fundamentals Of Design including AutoCAD
26661
*1st 6 Weeks
26768
**2nd 6 Weeks
5:30 - 10:00 pm M-TU-W-TH
5:30 - 10:00 pm M-TU-W-TH
ENGT 138 4.0 Units (Prerequisite ENGT 131 or ARCH 111 or equivalent work experience)
AutoCAD
20461
*1st 6 Weeks
5:30 - 10:00 pm M-TU-W-TH
ENGT 265 4.0 Units CATIA-I
(Prerequisite ENGT 138 or ARCH 123 or equivalent work experience)
26663
*1st 6 weeks 5:30 - 10:00 pm M-TU-W-TH
If you feel that the required Prerequisite courses are not in your computer file at Cerritos College
Database, please contact the ENGT department for alternatives to satisfy prerequisite.
Students MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE by the the first hour of class or their names may be deleted from the
roll. (UNLESS SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE)
WAITING LIST STUDENTS NOTE: you must be in attendance at the beginning of the first class meeting in
order to be considered for enrollment.
See college catalog for General Education Requirement's for AA Degree or talk to a college counselor.
Appointments with a college counselor may be made anytime. Catalog's are available in the book store.
These are the only classes scheduled for this summer
* First 6-Week Session starts May-21-2007
** Second 6-Weeks Session starts July-2-2007
1-19-2007
5 Completion Certificates
Engineering Machine Design & Manufacturing
ENGT 117 - 2 Units (Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
ENGT 153 - 3 Units (Machine Design with AutoCAD)
ENGT 237 - 3 Units (Graphical Statics and Strength of Materials)
ENGT 256 - 4 Units (Introduction to AutoDESK Mechanical Desktop)
ENGT 258 - 4 Units (Design and Production Technology with AutoCAD)
Required 16 Units
Engineering 3-D Parametric Modeling Design and Presentations
ENGT 255 - 4 Units (Autodesk VIZ Rendering and Solid Modeling Applications)
ENGT 256 - 4 Units (Introduction to AutoDESK Mechanical Desktop)
ENGT 257 - 4 Units (Autodesk Inventor)
ENGT 259 - 4 Units (SolidWorks)
Required 16 Units
Engineering Design With AutoDESK MAP
ENGT 131 - 3 Units (Fundamentals of Design including AutoCAD)
ENGT 138 - 4 Units (Design with AutoCAD)
ENGT 151 - 4 Units (Advanced Application of Computer Aided Design using AutoCAD)
ENGT 160 - 4 Units (Autodesk MAP 3-D)
Required 15 Units
Engineering SheetMetal Layout With Inventor
ENGT 117 - 2 Units (Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
ENGT 133 - 2 Units (Sheet Metal Layout and Applications With Inventor)
ENGT 138 - 4 Units (Design with AutoCAD)
ENGT 153 - 3 Units (Machine Design with AutoCAD)
ENGT 256 - 4 Units (Introduction to AutoDESK Mechanical Desktop)
Required 15 Units
Engineering Design and Production Technology
ENGT 116 - 2 Units (Blueprint Reading For Machine Trades)
ENGT 131 - 3 Units (Fundamentals Of Design Including AutoCAD)
ENGT 258 - 4 Units (Design and Production Technology W/AutoCAD)
ENGT 265 - 4 Units (CATIA I)
ENGT 266 - 4 Units (CATIA II)
Required 17 Units
CAREERS IN ENGINEERING DESIGN WITH
CAD/CAM
Software Used: Mechanical Desktop ,AutoCAD, Autodesk Viz, AutoDesk Map 3-D, AutoDesk Inventor,
Solidworks, & CATIA
DESIGNER, ARCHITECTURAL
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
DESIGN DRAFTER
DESIGNER AERONAUTICAL
ENGINEERING, CHECKER
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
DESIGNER, ELECTRICAL
DESIGNER, ELECTRONIC
ESTIMATOR AND DESIGNER
DESIGNER, CIVIL
DESIGNER, HIGHWAYS
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
DESIGNER, STRUCTURAL
DIE CHECKER
DIE DESIGNER
ENGINEERING ASSISTANCE. MECHANICAL EQUIP.
DIE DESIGNER APPRENTICE
DESIGNER, CASTING
DESIGNER, MECHANICAL
DESIGNER, SHIP ENGINEERING
DESIGNER, SHEET METAL
AUTO-LAYOUT DESIGNER
AUTO-BODY DESIGN
CABLE LAY-OUT DESIGNER
CABLE LAY-OUT PERSON
AUTO BODY-DESIGN DETAILER
DETAILER
DESIGNER, APPRENTICE
DETAILER, FURNITURE
DESIGNER, MAP
DESIGNER HEATING & VENTILATING
DESIGNER, PLUMBING
DESIGNER, OIL & GAS
DESIGNER, TOPOGRAPHICAL
DESIGNER, REFRIGERATION
TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATOR
MULTIPLE-PROJECTION TOPO.
SURVEYOR TOPOGRAPHICAL PHOTOGRAPH
TRACER
PLANT FACILITIES
CAD SYSTEMS MANAGER
PLANT LAYOUT
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
SET DESIGNER THEATRICAL & TV
COMMERCIAL SIGN LAYOUT DRAFTER
DESIGNER, PATENT
MOSAICIST
DESIGNER, TOOL DESIGN
PHOTOGRAMMETRIST
LAY-OUT PERSON AND CHECKER
AUTO-BODY-DESIGN CHECKER
DESIGNER-LANDSCAPE ENGINEERING
MINING PETROLEUM
OFFICE LAYOUT SERVICE
DESIGNING, GEOLOGICAL
CONTRACTED DESIGNER
DESIGNING, GEOPHYSICAL
DESIGNING CLERK
MARINE ENGINEERING
TOOL DRAWING CHECKER
DESIGNER, MARINE
DESIGNER, HULL
DESIGNER, HYDRAULIC
DESIGNER, SHIP DETAILER
DESIGNER, MINE
EDITOR, MAP
DESIGNER, PIPING
3D WEB DESIGNER
DESIGNER PIPING
3D GAME MODELER
3D MECHANICAL MODELER
DOCUMENT CONTROL CLERK/DESIGNER
CAD SYSTEMS CUSTOMIZER
CIRCUIT BOARD DRAFTER
CAD SYSTEMS TRAINER
DESIGNER, ALARM SYSTEMS
CAD SYSTEM 3D MODELER & RENDERING SPECIALIST
CAD SYSTEMS SUPPORT PERSON
DESIGNER, SIGNS