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CAD 111 INTRO TO COMPUTER DRAFTING (3 hrs)   This course is offered as an introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Software. Students will gain knowledge in the use and principles of CAD. Manual drafting concepts and tools will be discussed. The main emphasis will be the application of AutoCAD software. Specific hardware used in the CAD environment will be introduced and utilized. Basic CAD concepts will be covered. These include drawing setup, 2-dimensional entity creation, coordinate entry methods, and drawing aides. 

CAD 115 ADVANCED COMPUTER DRAFTING (3 hrs)   This course is offered as an introduction to 3-dimensional drawings and modeling, wire frame modeling, surface modeling, rendering, and solid modeling using AutoCAD software. This course will cover the necessary skills to become proficient in working with 3-dimensional objects in preparation to meet the requirements of a CAD Technician. Prerequisite: CAD113 or consent of the instructor.

CAD 116 COMPUTER DRAFTING PROGRAMMING (3 hrs)   This course is offered as a thorough study of customizing AutoCAD software. The course will cover customizing of menus, creating slides, and scripts. The use of the AutoLISP and visual basic programming language as customizing tools will be introduced. The importing and exporting of drawing information through digitizing, raster image files and database connectivity will also be covered. Prerequisite: CAD115 or consent of the instructor.

CAD 120 ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING (3 hrs)   This course is offered to introduce students to the uses of Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) as it relates to architectural design. This course will cover the use of (CAD) in preparing construction documents and 3-dimensional models of buildings. Architecture terminology, building techniques, building conventions, building design, and architecture-related information will be introduced.

CAD 125 ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS (3 Hrs)   This course is offered as an architectural modeling and drafting course utilizing popular 3D CAD software application(s). The course uses commercial based architectural software to model walls, doors, windows, floor planes, roof, kitchen appliances, bathroom fixtures and other components of a building. The student will generate dimensioned plans, sections, elevations and wall sections from the 3D digital model. Students will also create a digital walk-through and rendered images of the model. Prerequisite: CAD113, or CAD120, or consent of the instructor.

CAD 130 SOLID MODELING I (3 hrs)   This course is offered as an entry level Solid Modeling and design course. Students will gain an understanding of 3D and parametric solid modeling using Autodesk Inventor. Included are: the development and generation of 2D sketches, 3D solid models, assemblies, creation of multiview drawings from solids geometry, analyzing solids, shading and rendering topics, and the development of physical models with rapid prototyping equipment.

CAD 132 SOLID MODELING II (3 Hrs)   This course is offered as a continuation of CAD 130 Solid Modeling I. Students will gain an understanding of different 3D and parametric solid modeling applications using SolidWorks and Inventor. Studies include the development and generation of advanced 2D and 3D sketches, solid models, assemblies, and the creation of complex and detailed drawings, analyzing and testing solid models, and the development of physical models with rapid prototyping equipment. Prerequisite: CAD115, or CAD130, or consent of the instructor.

CAD 134 CAD/CAM (3 Hrs)   This course will teach the principles of Computer Aided Machining (CAM) and Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machining including Wire EDM, Lathes and Mills utilizing FeatureCAM and other CAD/CAM software. Students will design 3D parts, generate CAM code, tool paths and graphically verify tool paths. Students will develop physical models with rapid prototyping and CNC equipment. Prerequisite: CAD130, or consent of the instructor.

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CAD 136 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS (3 Hrs)   This course is offered as a capstone of the AutoCAD series classes utilizing AutoCAD software. Students will gain knowledge of pictorial drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, drawings for numerical control, welding drawings, design concepts, belts, chains, and gears, couplings, bearings, and seals, developments and intersections, pipe drawings, structural drafting, jigs and fixtures, electrical and electronics drawings, Prerequisites: CAD 115

DRFT 155 3D STUDIO VIZ (3 hrs)   Offered to explore the creation of photo realistic 3D objects and animation using Autodesk 3D VIZ software. The course will cover the necessary skills to become proficient in working with 3-dimensional objects and animation. The course will cover creating a scene, creating shapes, modifying splines, lofting objects, twisting objects, creating curved paths, deformation tools, creating objects, materials, and 3D animation and rendering.

DRFT 175 CAD INTERNSHIP (3 hrs)   The internship is designed to offer a cooperative work experience within the industry setting for computer aided drafting (CAD) students. Students will work under the supervision of an approved professional/specialist in the Computer Aided Drafting field. The instructor will act as coordinator between the student and the employer, and will monitor the internship. A minimum of 160 work (clock) hours on the jobsite is required for successful completion of the course. The student submits progress reports and a final report documenting the work experience. Prerequisite: CAD115.

DRFT 180 PROBLEMS IN COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (3 hrs)   Course is an independent study of special problems and or projects in computer aided drafting under instructor supervision. The course is designed as a capstone course which promotes critical thinking skills and technical resourcefulness while allowing the student to broaden their CAD skills. Prerequisite: CAD115.