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 Department:    TECD

 Course #:    103

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3.5

 CIP:    151302

 EPC:    602

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Introduction to computer-aided design (CAD) and graphics technology. Covers the basic techniques and standard practices of two-dimensional CAD work and introduces students to the concepts of digital sketches, 2-D drawing and file management. Culminates with a display of the fundamentals of documentation and presentation for CAD.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Strongly recommended - prior to entering this course, students should have mastered the following computer fundamentals: basic commands to operate software programs, directory structure, file management, and be able to use icons and keyboard commands.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explore the advantages of various CAD software.
2. Use the computer as a 2-D sketching tool.
3. Conceptualize using virtual 3-D modeling.
4. Create geometry using 2-D drawing tools.
5. Create documentation drawings from 3-D models.
6. Create CAD documentation.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Drawing software types and uses.
2. Simple sketching operations.
3. Concept of virtual 3-D modeling.
4. Creating 2-D geometry.
5. CAD drafting fundamentals.