# Advanced Manufacturing (AM) courses

Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 8 courses

Source: https://avc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-27/department/advanced-manufacturing

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027.

### AM 100 — Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- **Offered:** Winter 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/am.md)
- Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)

This course covers the application and interpretation of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) as prescribed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME Y14.5 2009 standard. GD&T is a technical language used for mechanical engineering drawings composed of symbols that are used to communicate geometry requirements for associated features on components and assemblies.

### AM 105 — Introduction to 2D CAD

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 27 lecture hours, 81 lab hours, 108 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** Intermediate computer skills are recommended.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)

This course explores the use of a 2D CAD environment. 2D CAD is the fundamental basis for advanced CAD programs. Students will learn how to use sketching tools, dimensioning, and drawing layouts in preparation for 3D CAD programs.

### AM 135A — 3D Solid Modeling I using CATIA/3DExperience

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 27 lecture hours, 81 lab hours, 108 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** Intermediate computer skills are recommended.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/am.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/am.md)
- Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)

The course explores the use of a 3D CAD environment. Students will learn how to design solid models. Topics include the development of visualization skills; orthographic projections; mechanical dimensioning and tolerancing practices; and design process.

### AM 135B — 3D Solid Modeling I using Solidworks

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 27 lecture hours, 81 lab hours, 108 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** Intermediate computer skills are recommended.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/am.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/am.md)
- Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)

The course explores the use of a 3D CAD environment. Students will learn how to design solid models. Topics include the development of visualization skills; orthographic projections; mechanical dimensioning and tolerancing practices; and design process.

### AM 145 — Introduction to CAM I

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 27 lecture hours, 81 lab hours, 108 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** Prior knowledge of 3D CAD as well as intermediate computer skills are recommended.
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)

This course explores the basic use of a CAM environment. Students will learn how to setup basic toolpaths for solid models. Topics include basic tool choices, toolpath choices, G-code.

### AM 235A — 3D Solid Modeling II using CATIA/3DExperience

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 27 lecture hours, 81 lab hours, 108 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** Completion of AM 135A.
- **Advisory:** Intermediate computer skills are recommended.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/am.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/am.md)
- Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)

This is a secondary course that explores the intermediate use of 3D CAD software. Topics such as parametric modeling, surfaces, and designing with intent will be covered.

### AM 235B — 3D Solid Modeling II using Solidworks

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 27 lecture hours, 81 lab hours, 108 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** Completion of AM 135B or Completion of ENGR 140
- **Advisory:** Intermediate computer skills are recommended.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/am.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/am.md)
- Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)

This is a secondary course that explores the intermediate use of 3D CAD software. Topics such as parametric modeling, surfaces, and designing with intent will be covered.

### AM 245 — Introduction to CAM II

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 27 lecture hours, 81 lab hours, 108 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** Completion of AM 145
- **Advisory:** Prior knowledge of 3D CAD as well as intermediate computer skills are recommended.
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)

This course explores a more in depth use of a CAM environment. Students will learn how to setup 3D toolpaths for solid models. Topics include advanced tool choices, toolpath choices, G-code.