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CADD 101 Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting and Design

This course introduces students to the Computer-Aided Design system. Students will learn how to adapt basic technical drafting and three-dimensional design techniques to computer-generated drawings of the various design disciplines. Students will receive hands-on training and will develop the techniques that are essential in today’s job market.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

  1. Identify the hardware and software requirements to maintain and operate a CAD system.
  2. Create, modify, and publish 2D and 3D CAD drawing files.
  3. Develop discipline-specific drawing environments.
  4. Create a library of parts and symbols.
  5. Identify and apply the appropriate technology to create multiview drawings (sections, details, etc.) for architectural, electro-mechanical, and civil engineering applications.
  6. Create scale-accurate hardcopy 2D prints and 3D printed models of CAD files using appropriate technology to accomplish project outcomes.
  7. Communicate and collaborate through technology-mediated tools to format and present drawings and models.

Course Objectives

  1. Identify the hardware and software requirements to maintain and operate a CAD system.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  2. Create, modify, and publish 2D and 3D CAD drawing files.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  3. Develop discipline-specific drawing environments.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  4. Create a library of parts and symbols.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  5. Identify and apply the appropriate technology to create multiview drawings (sections, details, etc.) for architectural, electro-mechanical, and civil engineering applications.

    Learning Activity Artifact

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Project

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Technological Literacy Rubric
  6. Create scale-accurate hardcopy 2D prints and 3D printed models of CAD files using appropriate technology to accomplish project outcomes.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

    Learning Activity Artifact

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Project

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Technological Literacy Rubric
  7. Communicate and collaborate through technology-mediated tools to format and present drawings and models.

    Learning Activity Artifact

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Project

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Technological Literacy Rubric