Computer Aided Drafting

CAD-101 - INTRODUCTION TO CAD

Lecture: 1

Lab: 4

Credit: 3

An introduction to computer aided design and drafting. Actual hands-on experience in designing, drawing, and dimensioning using CAD micro-based CAD software. The course presents logical step-by-step instruction about the CAD commands, mode settings, drawing aids, shortcuts and other valuable characteristics of CAD. Finished copies of the students’ work will be made on a printer or plotter.

CAD-114 - AUTOCAD (ONLINE)

Lecture: 1

Lab: 2

Credit: 2

Online only.  Designed to familiarize users of CAD systems with all of the tools necessary for the efficient production of drawings. Topics that will be covered include starting and ending commands, two-dimensional drawing commands, drawing management (layers and system settings), editing and viewing commands, text commands, dimensioning techniques and styles and symbols (blocks and external references).

CAD-140 - PARAMETRIC SOLID MODELING (ONLINE)

Lecture: 1

Lab: 4

Credit: 3

This course covers the basics of creating parts, modeling utilities, creating engineering drawings, and creating assemblies using solid modeling software. Prerequisities: CAD-101 and CAD-277.

CAD-172 - INTRODUCTION TO CAD: AUTO CAD (ONLINE)

Lecture: 1

Lab: 2

Credit: 2

An introduction to computer aided design and drafting. Actual hands-on experience in designing, drawing, and dimensioning using AutoCAD micro-based CAD software. The course presents logical step-by-step instruction about the AutoCAD commands, mode settings, drawing aids, shortcuts and other valuable characteristics of AutoCAD. Finished copies of the students' work will be made on a printer or plotter.

CAD-230 - GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING/TOLERANCING

Lecture: 1

Lab: 2

Credit: 2

A course designed to acquaint students with the standards (ANSI Y14.5M) for Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing, which is required for all government related drawings and manufactured products. Prerequisite: DRF-113, CAD-172 .

CAD-248 - PARAMETRIC CAD II

Lecture: 1

Lab: 4

Credit: 3

A continuation of computer aided design (CAD) using SolidWorks software. The student will learn to create and print parametric solids as well as how to use SolidWorks to analyze objects. Prerequisite: CAD-180.

CAD-277 - 3-D DIMENSIONAL (3-D) MODELING I

Lecture: 1

Lab: 4

Credit: 3

This course teaches parametric solid model CAD basics. Three-dimensional parametric concepts with design intent and solid CAD models will be built and edited. This course builds on previous basic drafting skills and focuses on using parametric solid modeling design software to develop technical drawings. Topics include patterns of features, editing, adding dimensions and creating simple assemblies. Prerequisite: CAD-101.

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