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

 Required Courses (all emphasis areas)

Emphasis Areas

Electronics

HVAC

Mechanical

Recommended Technical Electives

Certificates
Basic CAD Skills

Advanced CAD Skills

Prerequisite:  Basic CAD Skills Certificate or equivalent

 Professional CAD

*Students must meet with an advisor to select appropriate technical electives.

Parametric Modeling

CAD–Quality Assurance