Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree, AAS, Certificate, CER
Pathway: Applied Technology
More Options: Classroom Based
Program Length: 4 Semesters
Location: Centennial, Downtown Studio
Transferability: Non-transferable
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Learn MorePPSC's Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) program prepares you to enter the workforce as
a skilled CAD technician. You'll be equipped with a solid foundation for drafting
positions in manufacturing, engineering, and other areas requiring production-ready
drawings and 3-dimensional or 3D printed models.
You will learn to prepare 2D and 3D projects for fabrication using the latest releases
of multiple CAD software. In addition, you will acquire skills in subject matter of
design principles, industry standards, fabrication materials, manufacturing applications,
tolerance methods and analysis, problem-solving techniques and general organizational
skills.
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Students who study Computer Aided Drafting will:
All of our learning outcomes are skill based and expected to help students with practical application.
Covers linetype identification, use of lineweights, file management, prototype/template creation using the latest release of AutoCAD. Interpretation of industry standards in dimensioning, symbology, drawing notes, freehand sketching and reading working drawings. Industries discussed in this course are architectural, engineering, design related, civil/survey, manufacturing, HVAC, and welding.
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.
Introduces basic Pro/engineer software and its operations such as part creation, assembly creation and drawing creation. Pro/engineer is a 3D Parametric Solid Modeling program.
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Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) are competencies with which students will be proficient at the completion of an academic program. Program Learning Outcomes link with course learning outcomes and competencies.
Upon completion of the program Computer Aided Drafting program Mechanical emphasis, you should be able to:
Upon completion of the program Computer Aided Drafting program Robotics & Automation emphasis, you should be able to:
Upon completion of the program Computer Aided Drafting program HVAC emphasis, you should be able to:
Upon completion of the Advanced CAD Technical Skills Certificate, you should be able to:
Upon completion of the Advanced SolidWorks Skills Certificate, you should be able to:
Upon completion of the Basic CAD Skills Certificate, you should be able to:
Upon completion of the CAD-Quality Assurance Certificate, you should be able to:
Upon completion of the CAD Skills for Interiors Certificate, you should be able to:
Upon completion of the Modeling Design Certificate, you should be able to:
Upon completion of the Professional CAD - Architecture Certificate, you should be able to:
Upon completion of the Professional CAD - Interior Design Certificate, you should be able to:
Upon completion of the Professional CAD - Mechanical Certificate, you should be able to:
Upon completion of the Revit Skills Certificate, you should be able to:
Upon completion of the Professional CAD Robotics Certificate, you should be able to:
CAD 1100 - Print Reading for Computer Aided Drafting (3)
CAD 1101 - Computer Aided Drafting/2D I (3)
CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications (3) or CSC 105 - Computer Literacy (3)
MAC 1000 - Machine Shop Safety (1)
MAC 1001 - Introduction to Machine Shop (3)
MTE 1130 - Metrology (3)
MAT 1140 - Career Math (3) or higher
ENG 1020 - Technical Writing (3) or higher
Computer Aided Drafting Faculty Contact
Department ChairAdvising Team
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