Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Basic Computer-Aided Design

 Title Abbreviation:   CAD/BASIC

 Department:    TECD

 Course #:    104

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3.5

 CIP:    151302

 EPC:    602

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

Continuation of TECD 103. Continue the study of computer-aided design (CAD) and graphics technology. Introduction to 3-D modeling practices and more advanced drafting principles. Topics include sketching, basic commands, sketch relations, features, dimensioning, and basic assembly modeling.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: TECD 103 with a "C-" or instructor permission.

Additional Course Details

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

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
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Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Employ the various commands, methods, and techniques of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) systems.
  2. Create and manage CAD part and assembly files.
  3. Create sketch relations using sketch tools.
  4. Modify basic extruded features.
  5. Create and modify advanced loft, revolve and sweep features.
  6. Pattern features to increase production through-put.
  7. Document parts and assemblies.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

  1. Commands, methods and techinques of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).
  2. Advanced documentation.
  3. Sketch relations and sketch tools (offset, convert, and trim).
  4. Basic extruded features.
  5. Lofts, sweeps and revolves.
  6. Patterns, libraries and improved work flow.