2009-2010 Catalog - Computer-Aided Design/Drafting
CAD 101 Computer-Aided Drafting I
3 Credits
Focuses on basic computer aided drafting skills using the latest release of CAD software. Includes file management, Cartesian coordinate system, drawing set-ups, drawing aids, layer usage, drawing geometric shapes, editing objects, array, text applications, basic dimensioning, and Help access.
PREREQUISITE: Students must have Windows File Management skills to create file folders, rename files, delete files, copy and move files.
CAD 102 Computer- Aided Drafting II
3 Credits
Focuses on advanced computer aided drafting skills using the latest release of CAD software. Includes blocks and wblocks, polylines, multilines, polyline editing, advanced editing, editing with grips, hatching, isometric drawings, dimensions and dimension variables, paper space and viewports, templates, external references, and printing/plotting.
PREREQUISITE: Students must have Windows File Management skills to create file folders, rename files, delete files, copy and move files.
CAD 201 Computer-Aided Drafting/Custom
3 Credits
Focuses on program customization using the latest release of CAD software. Includes customizing menus, customizing toolbars, attribute extraction, creation of dynamic blocks, customizing shortcut menus and double click actions, customizing tool palettes, user profiles and workspaces, basic CAD programming, path options, script files, and slide shows.
PREREQUISITE: CAD 102 or Instructor’s permission.
CAD 202 Computer-Aided Drafting/3D
3 Credits
Focuses on construction of three-dimensional objects using the latest release of CAD software. Includes wireframe construction, surface modeling, solid modeling, extrusions, Boolean operations, 3D editing, 3D views, rendering, materials and advanced lighting, walkthrough and flyby animations and 3D to 2D construction.
PREREQUISITE: CAD 102 or Instructor’s permission.
CAD 219 3D Studio Max
3 Credits
Introduces 3D rendering and animation using AUTODESK 3D Studio software. Emphasizes 3D geometry, texture mapping, lighting, camera placement, shading, photo-realistic rendering, animation techniques, and walk through animations.
CAD 224 Revit
3 Credits
Provides students with the software application training in AutoDesk Revit necessary to produce 3D Architectural models and 2D drawings utilizing AIA standards.
PREREQUISITE: CAD 102, AEC 202 or Instructor’s permission.
CAD 249 AutoLISP Programming
3 Credits
Introduces the student to the development of AutoLISP programming language. Covers techniques and concepts needed to design the AutoCAD environment to suite the drafter’s specific needs.
PREREQUISITE: CAD 102.
CAD 254 Mechanical Desktop/Autodesk
3 Credits
Examines 3D Parametric Solid modeling techniques. Students construct solid models and generate 2D mechanical drawings utilizing these models.
PREREQUISITE: CAD 102 or Instructor’s permission.
CAD 275 Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
CAD 285 Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.
PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.