Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
Option to the Technology A.A.S. Degree
Graduates of the Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) program option are prepared for careers as drafters or designers who use computer aided drafting and design systems to generate drawings in manufacturing industries and businesses. Graduates obtain jobs in manufacturing firms in the machinery, plastics and fabricated metals areas.
Graduates of the CAD option of the AAS in Technology program will be able to apply 2D software applications to communicate and solve design problems; apply 3D software applications to communicate and solve design problems; and will be able to convert orthographic and pictorial sketch information into detailed 2D/3D Computer Aided Drafting drawings that meet or exceed current industry standards.
Suggested First Semester/First Year Courses
BTO 100, Academic Orientation (1)
CMS 100, Intro. to Human Communication
ENG 101 or 105, English Composition
MAT 107 College Algebra or higher
PHY 131, College Physics (5)
TEC 190, Technical Graphics
Total = 18 credit hours
Courses in TEC, Technology
University Requirements, 1 hour
BTO 100, Academic Orientation
General Education Requirements, 18 hours
CMS 100, Introduction to Human Communication
ECO 230, Principles of Economics I
ENG 101 and 102 or 105, English Composition
General Education Humanities
MAT 107, College Algebra or higher
Option Requirements, 41 hours
CON 303, Statics and Strength of Materials
INT 192, Descriptive Geometry
INT 195, Computer Aided Drafting
INT 201, Metallic Material Processes
INT 330, Dimensional Metrology
INT 383, CAD/CAM Integrations
INT 390, Advanced Computer Aided Design
INT 392, Computer Aided Machine Drawing
INT 397, Advanced Machine Drawing
MAT 108, Trigonometry
PHY 131, College Physics I (5)
TEC 161, Computer Applications in Technology
TEC 190, Technical Graphics
Free Electives, 4 hours
Total Requirements, 64 hours