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Engineering Technologies Division
engineering tecHnology
Computer-Aided Drafting/Design Engineering Technology Option
Computer-aided design (CAD) is an advanced, rapidly evolving technology used by designers and engineers to create technical drawings
and computer models. It is essential to many industries because drawings and computer models are required before any product can be
manufactured. Examples include automobiles, aircraft, marine vessels, machinery, electronics, plastic parts, medical devices, bridges,
buildings, and roads, to name a few. Because of its broad application, computer-aided design offers many employment opportunities for
people who maintain up-to-date skills.
Computers have made conventional manual drawing and design methods obsolete, thereby fundamentally changing the process of technical
documentation. CAD enables a designer to make rapid revisions in a drawing and to evaluate many potential solutions to a design problem,
thereby allowing the best one to be selected. In contrast to traditional methods, the designer works with computer models of the complete
three-dimensional geometry of an object, rather than the two-dimensional views required when drawing on a sheet of paper. These models
allow viewing of the object from any direction and enable a designer to visualize the assembly and fit of complex parts. Although the
departmental program emphasizes this new technology, intelligent use of the computer relies upon a thorough knowledge of the principles
of engineering graphics and conventional drafting practices. Therefore, topics such as orthographic and isometric projection, section and
auxiliary views, descriptive geometry and dimensioning continue to be the starting point for the curriculum. The departmental program
combines comprehensive instruction in the use of several current CAD software systems with industrial practice.
Employment opportunities include: CAD Draftsperson/operator, Mechanical Draftsperson, Designer, Engineering Technician, and Technical
Illustrator.
Common core course listings and definitions appear on pages 48-50. Placement testing will determine the sequencing
of courses. Additional courses may be required. The suggested sequence for full-time students is shown below.
Refer to page 49 for a listing of courses that will satisfy elective requirements.
Course No. Title Credits
TCN*H101 Introduction to Engineering Technology 3
ENG*H101 Composition 3
MAT*H172 College Algebra 3
PHy*H121 General Physics I 4
CoM*H100 Introduction to Communication 3
16
CAD*H150 CAD 2D 3
CHE*H111 Concepts of Chemistry 4
MAT*H185 Trigonometric Functions 3
MEC*H108 Statics 5
MFG*H106 Computer-Aided Manufacturing I 3
18
Elective Directed Elective† 3
MFG*H210 Materials of Engineering 4
MFG*H275 Mechanics of Materials 3
CAD*H200 3D CAD Modeling 4
CAD*H220 Parametric Design 3
17
Elective Behavioral or Social Science 3
ENG*H102 Literature and Composition 3
CAD*H294 Senior Project 4
CAD*H275 CAD Animation 3D Studio Max 4
Elective Directed Elective† 3
17
†DirecteD electiveS
CAD*H286 Advanced Modeling Techniques
EET*H102 Electrical Applications
MAT*H232 Applied Calculus
MFG*H104 Manufacturing Processes
Program outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements,
graduates will be able to:
1. Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of CADD
tools and processes.
2. Demonstrate team-oriented human skills that permit effective
participation in multicultural work and social environments.
3. Apply appropriate mathematical and scientific principles
to CADD applications, particularly descriptive geometry.
4. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of
engineering graphics and conventional drafting practices
such as orthographic and isometric projection, section,
detail, auxiliary views, and geometric dimensioning and
tolerancing.
5. Demonstrate the ability to develop an engineering concept
through the detail design process and produce professionally
finished engineering drawings suitable for use in manufacturing.
6. Be able to work with specialists to resolve technical problems
in design, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance,
and production.
7. Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the use of stateof-the-art
CADD software and be able to adapt to new
CADD systems as they are developed.
8. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of 3-dimensional
solid modeling concepts, procedures, and applications.
9. Be aware of new developments in CADD and related areas,
and assimilate new technologies as they emerge.
10. Be able to organize activities and perform work in an efficient,
accurate manner.
11. Apply knowledge of computer applications including word
processing, spreadsheets, and other software related to
CADD processes.