Computer-Aided Design AAS Degree
The Computer-Aided Design (CAD) curriculum provides students both instruction and experience on both workstation and PC based CAD. Students are taught how to use the computer as a tool for tasks such as 2-D drafting, 3-D modeling and simple CAD related programming.
In addition, students learn advanced techniques such as solving design problems, attribute management and symbol library creation and usage. Courses include introductory drafting and electrical, mechanical and architectural applications. Graduates of the program are qualified as CAD operators and technologists and/or can continue their education in the university environment.
This program has been articulated with some area high schools. Recent high school graduates may have earned credit in this program through high school coursework. Refer to the Dual Credit webpage for more information.
Computer-Aided Design Degree (AAS-0548)
| Common Core Requirements | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CAD 100 | Introduction to CADD | 1.5 |
| CAD 101 | Basic Drawing & Design | 2 |
| CAD 105 | Special Applications | 4 |
| MTH 106 | Technical Mathematics I | 5 |
| OAT 100 | Basic Keyboarding Skills | 1.5 |
| OAT 172 | Business Communication | 3 |
| TQM 101 | Total Quality Management | 3 |
| General Education Requirements | Credits | |
| SPE 108 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| GROUP II | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| GROUP III | Social and Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| GROUP V | Science Elective | 3 |
| Architectural Engineering Construction Technology Option (C-0548-AT) | Credits | |
| BLD 101 | Constructions Materials & Methods I: Wood | 4 |
| BLD 203 | Estimating | 3.5 |
| BLD 221 | Advanced Carpentry II - Finish Carpentry (BLD 102 may be substituted) | 6 |
| CAD 109 | Architectural Design and Drafting I | 4 |
| CAD 209 | Architectural Applications II | 4 |
| CAD 269 | Technical Publishing | 3.5 |
| DRF 101 | Architectural Drafting | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 63 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Option (C-0548-MT) | Credits | |
| CAD 111 | Mechanical Design I | 4 |
| CAD 212 | Mechanical Design II | 4 |
| CAD 214 | Mechanical Design III | 4 |
| CAD 260 | Solid Modeling | 4 |
| Tech Elective (Any BMD, BLD, BCD, OR ELC course or approval of program coordinator ) | 4.5 | |
| CAD 269 | Technical Publishing | 3.5 |
| CAD 299 | Special Topics | 4 |
| Minimum for Degree: | 63 | |