Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Technology will be able to:

  • Proficiently use AutoCAD, Solids Modeling with SolidWorks and Inventor, Windows and be adaptable to other software.
  • Understand mechanical, civil and architectural drawing processes and their applications.
  • Create ASME standard orthographic drawings using 2-D and 3-D modeling tools.
  • Understand all facets in creating a drawing, how drawings relate, supporting documentation to drawings and processes.
  • Visualize and interpret realistic project situations and translate them into drawings.
  • Apply critical thinking both in self-directed and team environments
  • Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Exhibit a strong work ethic, able to self-manage skills and time, receptive to assessment and possess job search skills.

Requirements

Related Instruction Requirements: 9

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Program Requirements: 81

First Year

Fall Term

CS 120Digital Literacy

3

EG4. 409Drafting I

2

EG4. 411CAD I

4

WD4. 265Print Reading And Welding Exploration

3

Winter Term

EG4. 421CAD II

4

EG4. 423Architectural Design I

4

EG4. 455Structural Drafting

2

GS 104Physical Sci: Prin Of Physics

4

WW6. 156Industrial Electricity

4

Spring Term

EG4. 431CAD III

4

EG4. 446Strength of Materials

3

EG4. 456Civil Drafting Lab

1

EG4. 457Workplace Survey

1

MTH 111College Algebra

5

WR 121English Composition

3

MTH 111 satisfies the Computation related instruction requirement.

WR 121 satisfies the Communication related instruction requirement.

Second Year

Fall Term

EG4. 443Schematics

3

EG4. 445Plane Surveying

3

EG4. 451Solids I

4

MT3. 802Customer Svc for Technicians

3

HE 112Emergency First Aid

1

and

HE 261CPR: Professional Rescuer

1

or

MT3. 803Industrial Safety

2

MT 3.802 satisfies the Human Relations related instruction requirement.

Winter Term

EG4. 452Solids II

4

EG4. 453Customizing CAD Systems

3

EG4. 465Civil Drafting II

3

IN4. 164Technical Writing for CTE

3

or

WR 227Technical Writing

3

Technical Elective

3

Spring Term

COMM 100Intro to Speech Communication

3

EG4. 280CWE CADD Technology

1 TO 12

EG4. 454Applied Solids Design

3

EG4. 463Architectural Design II

3

Students can take COMM 100 or higher level course.

Students need to take a minimum of 3 credits of EG4.280 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).

Technical electives:

Any course with the prefix of MT (except MT 3.802 & MT 3.803)

Any course with the prefix of BA or with the prefix of CS (except CS 120)

Any course with the prefix of ENGR (except ENGR 111, ENGR 245, ENGR 248)

Any course with the prefix of MA (except MA3. 431)

Any course with the prefix of WD (except WD4. 258, WD4. 265)

Total Credit Hours: 90