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Manufacturing, Engineering, and Advanced Technologies - 24DC - CAD Drafting Technology - Mechanical

Program Overview

Catalog Description

This program prepares students for employment and advancement in all aspects of design utilizing the latest CAD software. As a designer you’ll work under the supervision of an engineer or Architect to create/revise/conceptualize design in their perspective fields. This degree leads into the fields Mechanical Design/Technician, Architectural Designer/Technician, Survey Technician CAD, and Civil Technician.

To complete an A.A.S., students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Success Advisor to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements.

Program Title

CAD-Drafting Tech/Mechanical

Plan Code

Manufacturing, Engineering, and Advanced Technologies - 24DC

Award Type

Associate in Applied Science A.A.S.

Free Form Requisites

Summer Semester

6 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

CLC120 ^

College Success Seminar

2

CAD111

CAD Drafting Applications (offered Summer only)

4

First Semester

15 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

CAD110

CAD/CAM Concepts

3

CAD117

Introduction to AutoCAD

3

CAD170

Introduction to Solidworks

3

CMM111

Communication Skills

3

ENG120

Technical Composition I

3

Second Semester

15 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

CAD217

AutoCAD II

3

CAD211

Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing

3

CAD270

Solidworks II

3

CAD290

Mechanical Drafting

3

MTH114

Applied Mathematics I

3

Summer Semester

3 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

MET214

Mechanical Design and Drafting

3

Third Semester

12 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

CAD177

Civil Drafting

3

CAD178

Introduction to Revit

3

ECO110

Economics for Business and Industry

3

SOC121

Introduction to Sociology

3

Fourth Semester

12 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

CAD215

Drafting for MEP

3

CAD277

Drafting for Surveyors

3

CAD278

Revit II

3

CAD287

Drafting for Civil Engineers

3

Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree

63

CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.