CAD Degree (MDT)

This curriculum prepares students for entry-level employment ranging from CAD operators to mechanical designers using AutoCAD software. Courses are taught in state-of-the-art facilities and feature the latest release of AutoCAD.

Program Outcomes:

1. Skills
   • Create CAD-Drawings using various types of CAD-software.
   • Apply critical thinking identify potential problems before they arise)
2. Comprehension
   • Suggest solutions to improve processes.
   • Classify drawings by type (assembly, mechanical, architecture etc.)
3. Application
   • Apply CAD-software as a problem solving tool.
   • Investigate/use search engine applications to find parts and specifications.
4. Analysis
   • Analyze and determine the best approach to solve mechanical problems.
   • Identify parts and components of mechanical assemblies.
5. Synthesis
   • Design, assemble and modify mechanisms to formulate a proposal for a solution.
   • Simulate movements of mechanical assemblies.
6. Evaluation
   • Estimate time, cost and quality of projects.
   • Measure existing processes (identify efficiencies and flaws)
7. Professionalism
   • Collaborate in finding solutions to problems.
   • Develop a proactive stance.
   • Display a strong work ethic.

Requirements

First Semester (16 Credits)

CAD 100	Autocad Fundamentals	3
CAD 101	Fundamentals of Drafting	3
CAD 102	Descriptive Geometry	3
	Gen Ed Mathematics*	4
	General Education Rhetoric I	3

Second Semester (15 Credits)

CAD 103	Sheet Metal and Weldments	3
CAD 104	Assembly Drawings	3
CAD 141	Autocad Productivity Essentia	3
	CAD Elective	3
	General Education Rhetoric II	3

Third Semester (15 Credits)

CAD 203	Electronics Drafting	3
CAD 205	Mechanical Design	3
CAD 220	Autodesk Inventor	3
	CAD Elective	3
	General Education Social Science	3

Fourth Semester (14 Credits)

CAD 215	3D Modeling	3
CAD 225	Industrial Applications	3
CAD 241	Autocad Productivity	3
CAD 253	Successful Career & Life Strategies	2
	General Education Humanities	3
Total Credit Hours:		60

NOTES:

MAT 100 or any college level Math is required.

Students are encouraged to consult with the instructor or advisor about the availability and scheduling of these courses.

CAD Electives (6 Credits)

Option 1

CAD 107	20/20 Kitchen Design	3
CAD 127	Solid Works Essentials	3

Option 2

CAD 127	Solid Works Essentials	3
CAD 227	Solid Works Assemblies	3

Option 3

CAD 137	Revit MEP Fundamentals	3
CAD 237	Revit BIM Management	3

Option 4

CAD 127	Solid Works Essentials	3
CAD 137	Revit MEP Fundamentals	3