Associate of Applied Science in Digital Fabrication Technologies - Digital Fabrication

Associate of Applied Science in Digital Fabrication Technologies - Digital Fabrication

Digital fabrication is a process that uses rapid prototyping and CAD/CAM software equipment to create objects from CAD drawings. The digital fabrication program gives you the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an entry-level technician. You’ll get hands-on experience with both subtractive and additive digital fabrication tools for tasks such as prototyping, proof-of-concept exploration, and rapid tooling. You will also apply 2D, 3D, and electronics design to create integrated electro-mechanical systems.

Curriculum

First Year

Fall Semester

• CADD 111: Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting (2) - 2 hours
• CAMM 111: Introduction to Computer Numerical Control (2) - 2 hours
• DFAB 111: Introduction to Personal Fabrication - 1 hour
• ELCT 111: Electrical Circuits I - 3 hours
• SDEV 101: College 101 (3) - 1 hour
• TECN 111: Technical Problem Solving - 3 hours
• TECN 131: Manufacturing Processes I (2) - 3 hours

Hours: 15

Spring Semester

• CADD 213: Introduction to Solidworks (1) - 3 hours
• DFAB 121: Digital Fabrication I (1) - 3 hours
• ELCT 115: Fabrication Process for Electronics - 2 hours
• ELCT 121: Digital Electronics (1) - 4 hours
• MTHM 121: Technical Mathematics I - 4 hours

Hours: 16

Second Year

Fall Semester

• DFAB 211: Additive Manufacturing and 3D Scanning (1) - 3 hours
• DFAB 221: Digital Fabrication of Electromechanical Systems (1) - 3 hours
• ELCT 221: Microcontrollers (1) - 4 hours
• ENGL 161: College Composition I - 3 hours
• PHYC 150: General Physics I (1) - 4 hours

Hours: 17

Spring Semester

• CAMM 235: CAD-CAM Graphics - 3 hours
• DFAB 231: Digital Fabrication Capstone - 4 hours
• ENGL 164: College Composition II with Technical Topics - 3 hours
• PSYH 151 or SOCY 151G: Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology - 3 hours
• Arts and Humanities Elective - 3 hours

Hours: 16

Total Hours: 64

(1) Indicates that this course requires a prerequisite.

(2) Indicates that this course requires a prerequisite or may be taken concurrently.

(3) A student must register for the orientation course when enrolling for more than six credit hours per semester or any course that would result in an accumulation of thirteen or more credit hours.

Arts and Humanities Electives

3 hours each

• ARTS 243G - Art History I
• ARTS 244G - Art History II
• ARTS 245G - World Art
• ARTS 246 - History of Photography
• ARTS 254 - History of American Architecture
• ENGL 251 - American Literature I
• ENGL 252 - American Literature II
• ENGL 253G - Introduction to World Literature
• ENGL 254G - Introduction to Hispanic Literature
• ENGL 255G - Introduction to Fiction
• ENGL 257G - Introduction to Poetry
• ENGL 259G - Introduction to Drama
• ENGL 261G - Masterpieces of British Literature I
• ENGL 262G - Masterpieces of British Literature II
• ENGL 266G - African American Literature
• ENGL 269G - Introduction to Shakespeare
• HUMS 151G - Introduction to Humanities
• HUMS 261G - Introduction to Great Books: Ancient World to the Renaissance
• HUMS 262G - Introduction to Great Books: Early Modern to the 20th Century
• HUMS 271G - Introduction to Mythology
• HUMS 274 - Film Appreciation
• PHLY 165 - Bioethics
• PHLY 262G - Introduction to Eastern Philosophy
• RELG 181G - Introduction to World Religions
• RELG 261 - Religion in America
• RELG 262G - Introduction to Eastern Philosophy
• THTR 151G - Introduction to Theater

Tuition and Costs

How much does it cost to attend LCCC?

Many factors are considered when determining how much it costs to attend college.

When determining a student’s eligibility for financial aid, many factors are taken into account including enrollment status, residency status, dependency status, cost of attendance, etc. A student’s Cost of Attendance for financial aid determination includes directly billed expenses (tuition and fees) and “indirect” expenses for items such as books, supplies, transportation to and from campus, normal monthly household expenses and a small amount for personal expenses. These amounts are estimated per year at LCCC as:

• Tuition and Fees:
  • Lorain county resident: $134.04 per credit hour.
  • Out-of-county resident: $159.22 per credit hour.
  • Out-of-state resident: $310.79 per credit hour.
• Books and supplies: $ 350 – $1,500
• Transportation: $ 1,000 – $1,600
• Monthly Household expenses: $ 2,200 – $3,800
• Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: $ 1,000

Where laboratory, special facilities or services are required to accommodate instructional needs, a special fee may be assessed.

Founded in 1963, Lorain County Community College has been helping local people get the training and education they need to live their best life for more than 50 years. Whether your goal is an associate degree, additional workforce training or an advanced degree, we have a program to meet your needs.

Through LCCC’s University Partnership, you can earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree from 14 Ohio universities and colleges. We are also the first community college in Ohio to offer its own bachelor’s degree. LCCC keeps tuition low – currently second lowest tuition in Ohio – so you can graduate with the skills you need for employment – and not a lot of debt.