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  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will use CREO Elements/Pro (formerly Pro/Engineer-Wildfire) software by Parametric Technology Corporation. Activities include sketching, creating, editing, and dimensioning of 3D solid models. From these models, students will create 2D drawings and make assemblies. 2D & 3D printing are also covered. The class uses a hands-on approach in order to build a foundation for continued training or self-instruction. Prerequisite(s): ECAD 1020 or ENGR 1020 or instructor consent. Recommendation(s): ECAD 2050 or ECAD 2053 and course placement into MATH 0070/MATH 1015 or above or completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of C or higher.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to the many devices that transmit power from one component to another. Topics covered include calculating dimensions, loads, and stresses. Sizes of gears, cams, bearings, seals, clutches, belt and chain drives are also determined to create detail and assembly drawings. Job seeking and keeping skills will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): ECAD 2040, MATH 1015, and PHYS 1020 or instructor consent. Recommendation(s): ECAD 2020 and ECAD 2050 or ECAD 2053.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course covers advanced concepts, tools, and features of the SolidWorks software. Topics include 3D Sketching, Composite Curves, advanced Sweep and Loft, Surface modeling, Sheet Metal and Weldments, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Simulation, Mold Tools, Top-Down Assemblies, and SolidWorks Certification preparation. The hands-on nature of this course builds the foundation for continued training, self-instruction, and future certifications. Prerequisite(s): ECAD 2053 with a grade of C or higher.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to various design methodologies such as Concurrent Engineering, Design for Manufacture (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Green Design, and others. Students apply these methodologies to a design project of their own by creating a CAD model and prototype of the design. Prerequisite(s): ECAD 2040 and ECAD 2050 or ECAD 2053 Recommendation(s): ECAD 2020, MATH 1015, and PHYS 1020.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the Engineering CAD program in a real life job environment. Students will work in a professional atmosphere while applying and learning a variety of communication, business and technical skills. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course requires completion of at least 15 ECAD credits. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course will explore one of a variety of contemporary topics of interest that would be selected as the focus for study. The specific topic will be announced in advance, and published at the time of registration.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to macroeconomics. It emphasizes demand and supply theory, fiscal and monetary policy, national income, money and banking. Other topics include international economics, foreign exchange rates, international trade theory, and balance of trade. This course has broad general education applications but is especially appropriate for economics, accounting, and business majors.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to microeconomics. It emphasizes the price system, production costs, income distribution, and market structures. The impact of international economics will also be discussed. This course has broad general education applications but is especially appropriate for economics, accounting, and business majors. Recommendation: ECON 1021.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to quantitative decision making. It will focus on probabilistic and statistical techniques as applied to business decision-making. Topics include probability, classical statistics, expected value, and sampling. This course includes the use of a statistical software package.
  • 2.00 Credits

    The course introduces and allows students to observe and implement high leverage practices in teaching and learning though real world experience in K-12 classrooms. Course activities include reflections on equity in education, trends, and issues facing community schools. For students earning education degrees at Century College, this class will provide an opportunity to accumulate additional hours in a supervised field experience. Students are required to spend a minimum of 30 hours in a K-12 school classrooms under a licensed teacher. Students must provide their own transportation. A Minnesota Human Services background study with no restrictions may be required. Recommendation(s): Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052 with a grade of C or higher.
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