Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Recommended basic skills standards are:
• ENG 090
• MAT 090
• REA 090
• AAA 090
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
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: CO1 | 3 |
| or | ||
| COM 125 | Interpersonal Communications | (3) |
| ENG 131 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
| or | ||
| BUS 217 | Business Communication and Report Writing | (3) |
| MAT 107 | Career Math | 3 |
| MAT 109 | Geometry | 3 |
| PSY 100 | Psychology of Workplace Relationships | 3 |
| or | ||
| COM 217 | Group Communication | (3) |
| 18 |
Required Courses (all emphasis areas)
| CAD 100 | Blueprint Reading for CAD | 3 |
| CAD 101 | Computer Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| CAD 102 | Computer Aided Drafting II | 3 |
| CAD 151 | Computer Aided Drafting/Technical Drafting Applications | 4 |
| CAD 202 | Computer Aided Drafting / 3D | 3 |
| CAD 217 | 3D Studio VIZ | 3 |
| CAD 255 | Solid Works Mechanical | 3 |
| 22 |
Emphasis Areas
Electronics
| ELT 106 | Fundamentals of DC/AC | 3 |
| ELT 112 | Advanced DC/AC | 3 |
| ELT 134 | Solid State Devices I | 3 |
| ELT 135 | Solid State Devices II | 3 |
| ELT 147 | Digital Devices I | 3 |
| ELT 148 | Digital Devices II | 3 |
| One Technical Elective Course | 3-4 | |
| 21-22 | ||
| Total Hours for Electronics Degree Emphasis | 61-62 |
HVAC
| EGT 262 | Sheet Metal Fabrication Drawings | 3 |
| HVA 102 | Basic Refrigeration | 4 |
| HVA 105 | Electricity for HVAC/R | 4 |
| WEL 106 | Blueprint Reading for Welders & Fitters | 4 |
| One Technical Elective Course | 5-6 | |
| 20-21 | ||
| Total Hours for HVAC Degree Emphasis 60-61 | 60-61 |
Mechanical
| ARC 227 | Architectural Structures | 5 |
| MAC 101 | Introduction to Machine Shop | 3 |
| MAC 250 | Advanced Inspection Techniques | 3 |
| MAC 252 | Practical Metallurgy | 3 |
| TEC 205 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| One Technical Elective Course | 3-4 | |
| 20-21 | ||
| Total Hours for Mechanical Degree Emphasis | 60-61 |
Recommended Technical Electives
| CAD 201 | Computer Aided Drafting / Custom | 3 |
| CAD 218 | 3D Studio VIZ / Advanced | 3 |
| CAD 280 | Internship | 3 |
| CSC 160 | Computer Science I: (Language) | 4 |
| MAC 110 | Introduction to Engine Lathe | 3 |
| MAC 120 | Introduction to Milling Machine | 3 |
| MAC 240 | CADCAM 2D | 3 |
| MAC 241 | CADCAM 2D Lab | 3 |
| WEL 106 | Blueprint Reading for Welders and Fitters | 4 |
Certificates
Basic CAD Skills
| CAD 101 | Computer Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| CAD 102 | Computer Aided Drafting II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 6 |
Advanced CAD Skills
Prerequisite: Basic CAD Skills Certificate or equivalent
| CAD 101 | Computer Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| CAD 102 | Computer Aided Drafting II | 3 |
| CAD 201 | Computer Aided Drafting/Custom | 3 |
| CAD 202 | Computer Aided Drafting/3D | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Professional CAD
| CAD 100 | Blueprint Reading for Computer Aided Drafting | 3 |
| CAD 101 | Computer Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| CAD 102 | Computer Aided Drafting II | 3 |
| CAD 151 | Computer Aided Drafting/Technical Drafting Applications | 4 |
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| MAT 107 | Career Math | 3 |
| Guided Technical Electives * | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 31 |
*Students must meet with an advisor to select appropriate technical electives.
Parametric Modeling
| CAD 151 | Computer Aided Drafting/Technical Drafting Applications | 4 |
| CAD 202 | Computer Aided Drafting/3D | 3 |
| CAD 255 | Solid Works Mechanical | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 10 |
CAD–Quality Assurance
| CAD 100 | Blueprint Reading for Computer Aided Drafting | 3 |
| MAC 250 | Advanced Inspection Techniques | 3 |
| MAT 107 | Career Math | 3 |
| TEC 205 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |