Computer Aided Drafting and Design - Mechanical
Associate of Applied Science Degree
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Recommended basic skills standards are:
This program prepares students for drafting positions in manufacturing, engineering, and other areas requiring production-ready drawings and models. Students will learn to prepare 2D and 3D drawings for fabrication using the latest release of AutoCAD. In addition, students will learn blueprint reading, problem-solving techniques, methods for customizing AutoCAD, use of research tools, general organizational skills and applications in geometry and trigonometry.
Students should schedule a meeting with the computer aided drafting program advisor prior to enrolling in classes. During this meeting, student’s goals and preparedness can be assessed.
Students may complete deficiencies concurrently with the beginning courses in the program. Students not meeting a course prerequisite must have instructor permission to enroll. Students must have the ability to type 20 WPM or have completed BTE 100. Students must be proficient in computer file maintenance or complete CIS 110 within their first semester.
General Education Courses
Introduction to PC Applications |
3 |
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English Composition I: CO1 |
3 |
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Interpersonal Communication |
(3) |
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Technical Writing I |
3 |
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or |
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Business Communication & Report Writing |
(3) |
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Career Math |
3 |
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Geometry |
3 |
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Psychology of Workplace Relationships |
3 |
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Group Communication |
(3) |
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18 |
Required Courses (all emphasis areas)
Blueprint Reading for Computer Aided Drafting |
3 |
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Computer Aided Drafting I |
3 |
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Computer Aided Drafting II |
3 |
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CAD 151 |
Computer Aided Drafting/Technical Drafting Applications |
4 |
Computer Aided Drafting /3D |
3 |
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3D/Max |
3 |
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Solid Works Mechanical |
3 |
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Technical Drafting IV |
3 |
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25 |
Emphasis Areas
Electronics
Fundamentals of DC/AC |
3 |
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Advanced DC/AC |
3 |
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Solid State Devices I |
3 |
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Solid State Devices II |
3 |
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Digital Devices I |
3 |
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Digital Devices II |
3 |
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18 |
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Total Hours for Electronics Degree Emphasis |
61 |
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HVAC
Sheet Metal Fabrication Drawings |
3 |
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Basic Refrigeration |
4 |
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Electricity for HVAC/R |
4 |
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Blueprint Reading for Welders & Fitters |
4 |
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One Technical Elective Course |
3 |
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18 |
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Total Hours for HVAC Degree Emphasis |
61 |
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Mechanical
Strengths of Materials |
3 |
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Introduction to Machine Shop |
3 |
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Advanced Inspection Techniques |
3 |
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Practical Metallurgy |
3 |
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Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing |
3 |
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One Technical Elective Course |
3 |
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18 |
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Total Hours for Mechanical Degree Emphasis |
61 |
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Recommended Technical Electives
Computer Aided Drafting / Custom |
3 |
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3D/Max Advanced |
3 |
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Internship |
3 |
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Computer Science I: (Language) |
4 |
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Introduction to Engine Lathe |
3 |
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Introduction to Milling Machine |
3 |
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CAD/CAM 2D |
3 |
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CAD/CAM 2D Lab |
3 |
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Blueprint Reading for Welders & Fitters |
4 |
Certificates
Gainful Employment Disclosure located at www.ppcc.edu/ge.
Advanced CAD Skills
Prerequisite: Basic CAD Skills Certificate or equivalent
Computer Aided Drafting I |
3 |
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Computer Aided Drafting II |
3 |
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Computer Aided Drafting/Custom |
3 |
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Computer Aided Drafting/3D |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
12 |
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Basic CAD Skills
Computer Aided Drafting I |
3 |
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Computer Aided Drafting II |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
6 |
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CAD–Quality Assurance
Blueprint Reading for Computer Aided Drafting |
3 |
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Advanced Inspection Techniques |
3 |
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Career Math |
3 |
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Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
12 |
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Parametric Modeling
CAD 151 |
Computer Aided Drafting/Technical Drafting Applications |
4 |
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Computer Aided Drafting/3D |
3 |
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Solid Works Mechanical |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
10 |
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Professional CAD
Blueprint Reading for Computer Aided Drafting |
3 |
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Computer Aided Drafting I |
3 |
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Computer Aided Drafting II |
3 |
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CAD 151 |
Computer Aided Drafting/Technical Drafting Applications |
4 |
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Introduction to PC Applications |
3 |
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Technical Drafting IV |
3 |
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Career Math |
3 |
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*9 Credit Hours of Guided Technical Electives |
9 |
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Total Credit Hours |
31 |
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*Students must meet with an advisor to select appropriate technical electives.
Skills for Interiors
Pending State Approval
Drafting for Interiors |
4 |
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AutoCAD for Interiors |
4 |
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Advanced CAD for Interiors |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
11 |
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