Computer-Aided Manufacturing

This program prepares the student for an entry level position as a part programmer using CNC programming software. The student will be able to take a part print, determine the appropriate method for manufacturing, program the part, set up, and run CNC machinery. Students who complete the required course of study in CAM will be prepared for employment as a computer numeric controlled (CNC) programmer, 3D machining and modeling technician, CNC machine operator, or software integration technician.


(CCAM.COC) Curriculum
No. Course Title Credits
MECH-150 FUNDAMENTALS OF CNC 3
MECH-185 MECHANICAL CAD: 2D FUNDAMENTALS 4
MECH-280 SOLID MODELING FOR MECHANICAL DESIGN 1 4
MECH-338 COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING I (CAM 1) 3
MECH-339 COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING LAB I 1
MECH-438 COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING II (CAM 2) 3
MECH-439 COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING LAB II 1
ENGL-100 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 3
MATH-132 TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS 1 4
Total: 26

Upon the successful completion of the requirements for this program, a  Certificate of Completion in Computer-Aided Manufacturing will be awarded.


Department Personnel
Name Title Office Ext Email
John LaFrancis Professor TP/111 6130 lafrancis
Gary Masciadrelli Department Chair 17/213 4602 masciadrelli
Megan Piccus Professor 17/215 4611 piccus
Diane Sainsbury Professor 17/211 4614 sainsbury
Donald Stebbins Technical Assistant II 17/517 4664 stebbins