CADD Technology (A.A.S.)

    Purpose

    The Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Technology program prepares the student for positions in electrical, mechanical, civil, architectural or engineering drafting and design. The primary objective of the program is to teach students how to apply basic through advanced techniques and tools in graphically representing engineered products and plans. Great emphasis is placed on developing Computer-Aided Drafting and Design skills. Students are prepared for positions as: mechanical, civil and structural, architectural, and product drafts-designers.

    Program Objectives

    A graduate should be able to:

    • prepare layouts and working drawings according to civil, industrial, and architectural standards.
    • present technical information in graphic form using manual and CAD skills.
    • create accurate design drawings for objects that are to be manufactured, fabricated, and constructed.
    • demonstrate the skills needed to obtain a career position in architectural or engineering drafting.
    • demonstrate project engineering skills including good oral communication and technical writing proficiency.

    Curriculum

    First Semester

    EGT 190 Principles of Critical Thinking in Technology 3
    ENG 101 English Composition I 3
    MAT 161 Precalculus I 4
    DRA 110 Introduction to Drafting 3
    DRA 115 Computer-Aided Drafting I 3
    (16 Credit Hours)

    Second Semester

    ENG 115 Technical Writing 3
    MAT 162 Precalculus II 4
    PHY 121 General Physics I 4
    Elective Computer-Aided Drafting Elective 3
    DRA 215 Computer-Aided Drafting II 3
    (17 Credit Hours)

    Third Semester

    SPC 110, 120 or 230 Speech Communications Elective 3
    DRA 217 Computer-Aided Drafting III 3
    HIS 103, 105 or 107 History of Western Civilization Elective 3
    Elective Computer-Aided Drafting Elective 3
    EGT 203 Applied Statics 4
    (16 Credit Hours)

    Fourth Semester

    Elective Social Science Elective 3
    PEH 245 Safety and First Aid 3
    EGT 213 Applied Strength of Materials 4
    Elective Computer-Aided Drafting Elective 3
    DRA 240 CADD Management 3
    (16 Credit Hours)

    TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT: 65

    Recommended elective courses of study leading to a concentration in

    Architectural Drafting

    DRA 124 Drafting: Architectural I
    DRA 224 Drafting: Architectural II
    DRA 225 Drafting: Architectural III

    Mechanical Drafting

    DRA 134 Drafting: Mechanical I
    DRA 234 Drafting: Mechanical II
    DRA 235 Drafting: Mechanical III