Computer Aided Drafting and Design Certificate
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Students completing the Computer Aided Drafting Design Certificate will be prepared for entry- level mechanical design and layout for the manufacturing industry. In addition, basic construction design work will be introduced. The student will be able to use current CADD software for both 2-D and 3-D presentations. The certificate is designed to articulate credit for Career Technical Education students from regional K-12 programs. This certificate may be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science in Technology.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of CAD and Drafting terminology and principles used in industry.
- Interpret, develop, and create CAD documents for manufacturing and applicable industries.
- Design graphic models for Parts, Assemblies, and Drawings documents.
- Analyze CAD documents for accuracy and feasibility.
- Understand the scope and possibilities of CAD Technology within a multitude of design fields through the application of software skills.
- Demonstrate competency of product development from design to manufacture.
- Understand file extensions and effectively manage and organize CAD documentation appropriately.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | 27.00 | |
| BASIC AUTOCAD | ||
| ADVANCED AUTOCAD 1 | ||
| COMPUTER AIDED MODELING-INVENTOR 1 | ||
| COMPUTER AIDED MODELING-SOLIDWORKS 1 | ||
or CADD-219 | ADVANCED COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 3D,MODELING | |
| ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING 1 | ||
| CADD 3D INDEPENDENT PROJECT 1 | ||
| CADD CAPSTONE PROJECT 1 | ||
| INTRO TO COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE 1 | ||
| MANUFACTURING PROCESSES | ||
| Total Credits | 27.00 | |
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Course has prerequisite(s)
Note: No course below 100 level will be applied to this certificate
Tuition is calculated by contact hours per semester.
Current/Updated: 07/01/2023
Suggested Schedule
Computer Aided Drafting & Design Certificate
| Fall 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CADD-215 | BASIC AUTOCAD | 3.00 |
| CIS-101 | INTRO TO COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | 4.00 |
| INDS-151 | MANUFACTURING PROCESSES | 3.00 |
| Credits | 10.00 | |
| Winter 1 | ||
| CADD-216 | ADVANCED AUTOCAD | 3.00 |
| Credits | 3.00 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| CADD-217 | COMPUTER AIDED MODELING-INVENTOR | 3.00 |
| CADD-220 | ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING | 3.00 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Winter 2 | ||
| Required Coursework | 8.00 | |
| COMPUTER AIDED MODELING-SOLIDWORKS or ADVANCED COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 3D,MODELING |
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| CADD 3D INDEPENDENT PROJECT | ||
| CADD CAPSTONE PROJECT | ||
| Credits | 8.00 | |
| Total Credits | 27.00 | |