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COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING
TECHNOLOGY
The Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) Technology program
prepares graduates for positions as entry-level CAD operators in
a wide range of manufacturing and engineering industries. Skills
acquired from this program of study will allow students to become
an integral part of product design and the manufacturing of those
products. Graduates will apply specialized knowledge and skills
utilizing state-of-the-art CAD software to think critically, to solve
problems, and to effectively communicate with colleagues and
supervisors in today's ever-changing work environment.
From preliminary drawings and sketches, to parametric design,
to animated assemblies, graduates will learn how to simplify,
enhance and streamline the manufacturing and engineering
processes utilizing CAD. Students acquire comprehensive skills in
the following technical areas: fundamentals of drafting, technical
drawing, process pipe drafting, processes of manufacturing,
geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), metals
fabrication drafting, and power transmission. Students' CAD
skills are developed with a comprehensive exposure to the latest
software releases of AutoCAD®, Autodesk Inventor®, SolidWorks®,
and Pro/Engineer®.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will find various
employment opportunities in the following fields:
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CAD operator
Cost estimator
Drafting manager
Drafting supervisor
Mechanical detailer

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
A graduate of this program will be able to do the following:
* Produce working drawings such as detail, subassembly, and
full-assembly drawings utilizing manual, freehand, and
computer-aided drafting techniques.
* Recognize and apply the ASME Y14.5 guidelines in the
creation of mechanical working drawings.
* Apply industrial standards to the creation of working
drawings of sheet-metal components, welded assemblies,
electronics drafting, piping systems, and power transmission
components.
* Identify and understand basic manufacturing processes as
they relate to the dimensioning of working drawings.
* Demonstrate an ability to work independently and to apply
interpersonal and technical skills to solve problems as a
member of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Demonstrate skills and proficiency in multiple 2D and 3D
solid modeling CAD software packages.

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MODEL SCHEDULE FOR
COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY
SEMESTER 1
CADT 105 Fundamentals of Machining
CADT 112 Technical Drawing
CADT 120 Intro to AutoCAD Applications
CADT 130 Advanced AutoCAD Applications
MATH 137 Intermediate Algebra (or higher math)
CIS 211 Microsoft Excel

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3

SEMESTER 2
CADT 150 Intro to AutoDesk Inventor
CADT 160 Advanced AutoDesk Inventor
CADT 168 Piping and Cable
CADT 171 Processes of Manufacturing
MATH 141 Trigonometry(or higher math)
ENG 106 Composition I

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3
3
3
3

SEMESTER 3
CADT 207 Geometric Tolerancing
CADT 211 Metals Fabrication Drafting
CADT 220 Intro to Solid Works Applications
CADT 230 Advanced Solid works Applications
ENG 216 Technical Report Writing
Physics Elective

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3
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SEMESTER 4
CADT 250 Intro to Pro/Engineer Applications
CADT 260 Advanced Pro/Engineer Applications
CADT 266 Working Drawings
CADT 271 Power Transmission
ENG 221 Public Speaking
Humanities Elective

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ADDITIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
HEAL Elective HEAL 106 or HEAL 111
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