# Mechanical Computer Aided Design and Drafting (AA or AS Degree)

Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Advanced Manufacturing

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/departments/advanced-manufacturing/#mechcompaaas

(formerly Drafting and Engineering Support—Mechanical/Civil)

(formerly Advanced Manufacturing - Drafting Mechanical/Civil)

Successful completion of the curriculum in Mechanical Computer Aided Design and Drafting degree prepares students for entry-level positions as document support technicians in the fields of mechanical design, mechanical engineering and product development. For the degree, students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:

-   Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements (Local General Education)
-   California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

**Required Courses**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AAD 0070 | Graphic Design II: Introduction to Digital Design | 3 |
| ADVM 0001A | Computer Aided Design for Mechanical Design and Drafting I | 3 |
| ADVM 0001B | Computer Aided Design for Mechanical Design and Drafting II | 3 |
| ADVM 0001C | Advanced Computer Aided Design Modeling | 3 |
| ADVM 0001D | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| ADVM 0002A | Computer Aided Design for Manufacturing Processes | 2 |
| ADVM 0003D | Design for Additive Manufacturing - 3D Printing | 3 |
| ADVM 0004A | CNC Cutting and Fabrication Level I | 2 |
| ENGL 0012 | Writing in the Workplace | 3 |
| **Select 4-6 units from the following:** | | 4-6 |
| ↳ ADVM 0002B | Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing |  |
| ↳ ADVM 0005A | CNC Milling Machine Operation |  |
| ↳ ADVM 0005B | CNC Milling Machine Setup |  |
| ↳ ADVM 0028 | Independent Study |  |
| ↳ ADVM 0095 | Internship in Advanced Manufacturing |  |
| ↳ MECH 0001 | The Science of Electronics |  |
| ↳ WELD 0001A | Introduction to Welding and Fabrication |  |
| ↳ WELD 0011 | Welding Metallography |  |
| **Total Units** | | **29-31** |