2019-2020 Spring Edition 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Spring Edition [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Advanced Manufacturing Associate in Science


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Advanced Manufacturing addresses the competencies required by technical, engineering, and management professionals working in industry where products are designed and developed, with specific emphasis on manufacturing and model making, using Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing.

The program is designed to develop a solid educational foundation for graduates to work closely with engineers, designers, and professionals in multiple industries, using additive processes for product development, 3D visualization, art, entertainment, architecture, and medical modeling. Automotive, aerospace, defense, medical devices, and green technology are the primary industries within the advanced manufacturing sector. Classroom work in project design is combined with learning laboratory experience utilizing project-based learning. Students will gain valuable hands-on experience using some of the most advanced equipment available. This is a high unit major and students may not be able to complete the associate degree within two years.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Communicate designs in at least one of the languages of mechanical drafting used in manufacturing design: AutoCAD and/or Solidworks.
  • Use machines commonly found in manufacturing and in rapid prototyping.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of model making, mold making, and casting processes used in manufacturing.

Total Units for the Major: 35-36


Restricted Electives: Select one of the following courses


Associate in Science Degree


Completion of the certificate program and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate in Science degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.

General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees


Refer to the Graduation Requirements  or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.

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