Department of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management
College of Engineering and Computer Science

The MacDonald CAD Graphics Laboratory, named for a former faculty member who was instrumental in its initial development and was noted for his expertise in teaching design, serves multiple purposes. Equipped with 32 high-capability and accessorized PCs, the laboratory provides access to AutoCAD, SolidWorks and CATIA Software for instruction and research. The 1300 square foot facility also incorporates a tabled area for team project work. 

Courses taught in the facility include Introduction to Engineering (MSE 101/L), Introduction to CAD Graphics (MSE 105), Introduction to Engineering CAD and Graphics (MSE 319/L), Principles of CAD/CAM (MSE 508/L), and CAD/CAM with CATIA (MSE 516/L)