Program Overview
This program provides comprehensive training in computer-aided design (CAD) using industry-standard software like SolidWorks, Creo, and AutoCAD. Students develop proficiency in technical drawing theory, software applications, and manufacturing processes. The program offers Associate of Applied Science degrees and Basic Vocational Specialist certificates, preparing graduates for careers in engineering, design, and manufacturing.
Program Outline
Outline:
Computer aided design (CAD) is an advanced product development tool used in all manufacturing which allows engineers, designers, and technicians to develop new products faster with increased precision by automating many complex, tedious, and repetitive design tasks. Traditional technical drawing theory and practices are utilized alongside the most up-to-date CAD applications, rapid prototyping machines, modeling simulators, and other high-tech commodities.
Program Requirements:
- None
Program Outcomes:
- Demonstrate a professional level of mastery (passing class w/ 70%+) of the technical drawing and/or modeling theory in each of the theory classes contained in the educational plan for the desired degree/certificate.
- Demonstrate a professional level of mastery (passing class w/ 70%+) of the pertaining software application use in each of the classes contained in the educational plan for the desired degree/certificate.
- Demonstrate a professional level (passing class w/ 70%+) of familiarity of manufacturing processes and materials. (AAS only)
Course Schedule:
Associate of Applied Science Degrees General Education Requirements
First Semester
- CAD 101or EGR 101 Introduction to Engineering Designor Engineering Design Graphics/Cad
- CAD 120 Introduction to SolidWorks
- IMT 103 Industrial Manufacturing Tech I
- IMT 104 Industrial Manufacturing Tech II
- ENG 101or BUS 101 English Composition Ior Business Communications I
Second Semester
- CAD 121 Advanced Concepts in SolidWorks
- CAD 206 Industrial Design Problems
- ENG 102or BUS 142 English Composition IIor Business Communications II
- Required Math/Science Course
- IMT 112 Metrology-The Study of Measurement
Third Semester
- Social/Behavioral Science Requirement
- CAD 108 Intro to Micro-CAD AutoCAD
- CAD 118 Computer Graphics Advanced AutoCAD
- CAD 105 Introduction to Creo
- Required Humanities/Fine Arts Course
Fourth Semester
- CAD 111 Advanced Concepts in Creo
- CAD 208 Applied Descriptive Geometry & Statics
- CAD 205 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
- CAD 110 Introduction to Inventor & 3D Printing
- WEL 101 Welding I
Basic Vocational Specialist Certificates
- CREO
- AutoCAD
- Solidworks
Course List
CREO - Basic Vocational Specialist
- CAD 105 Introduction to Creo
- CAD 111 Advanced Concepts in Creo
AutoCAD - Basic Vocational Specialist
- CAD 108 Intro to Micro-CAD AutoCAD
- CAD 118 Computer Graphics Advanced AutoCAD
Solidworks - Basic Vocational Specialist
- CAD 120 Introduction to SolidWorks
