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:

  • Employ 2D CAD software to create drawings.
  • Employ 3D CAD software to create drawings.
  • Create ASME standard orthographic drawings.
  • Create civil drawings based on current class and industry standards.
  • Visualize and interpret project situations in drawings.
  • Develop and organize a project solution using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Communicate both verbally and in writing.

RELATED INSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

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

Computation

MTH 095Intermediate Algebra

4

Communication

Communication

3

Human Relations

MT3. 802Customer Svc for Technicians

3

See the Related Instruction Requirements section for approved courses that satisfy the Communication requirement.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Required Courses

CS 120Digital Literacy

3

or

pass a Computer Literacy Placement Exam

EG4. 280CWE CADD Technology

1 TO 12

EG4. 409Drafting I

2

EG4. 411CAD I

4

EG4. 421CAD II

4

EG4. 423Architectural Design I

4

EG4. 431CAD III

4

EG4. 443Schematics

3

EG4. 445Plane Surveying

3

EG4. 446Strength of Materials

3

EG4. 451Solids I

4

EG4. 452Solids II

4

EG4. 453Customizing CAD Systems

3

EG4. 454Applied Solids Design

3

EG4. 455Structural Drafting

2

EG4. 456Civil Drafting Lab

1

EG4. 457Workplace Survey

1

EG4. 463Architectural Design II

3

EG4. 465Civil Drafting II

3

GS 104Physical Sci: Prin Of Physics

4

HE 112Emergency First Aid

1

and

HE 261CPR: Professional Rescuer

1

or

MT3. 803Industrial Safety

2

IN4. 164Technical Writing for CTE

3

or

WR 227Technical Writing

3

WD4. 265Print Reading And Welding Exploration

3

WW6. 156Industrial Electricity

4

WR 121English Composition

3

Technical Elective

4

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

If Computer Literacy Placement Exam is taken in place of CS 120 Digital Literacy, additional technical electives must be taken so total program credits equal 90.

Refer to the list below for approved technical electives.

Approved 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)

Any course with the prefix of HORT

Total Credit Hours: 90