Computer-aided Drawing & Design

CADD 1100 – Introduction to Engineering Graphics

3 credits

This is a drafting course that will introduce the basic and intermediate skills required for an introduction to AutoDesk's 2D AutoCAD software. Students are introduced to fundamental knowledge and skills such as line work, lettering, scale use, sketching, multi-view drawings, sectional views, and working drawings (detail, assembly, floorplans, elevations, electrical) with the basic drafting techniques and the use of computer aided drafting equipment. The student will learn how to make the software work for them while gaining experience in solving drafting problems utilizing an interactive CAD system. Students will extend their CAD competency by solving sophisticated drafting problems utilizing an interactive CAD system, applications, course description and lecture with an opportunity to test for third party credentials via Autodesk.

CADD 1110 – Introduction to SolidWorks

3 credits

An introduction course which dives into the 3D and solid modeling design concepts in computer assisted design techniques. The student will learn how to make the software work for them while gaining experience in solving drafting problems utilizing an interactive CAD system. Students will extend their CAD competency by solving sophisticated drafting problems utilizing an interactive CAD system, applications, course description and lecture with an opportunity to test for third party credentials via SolidWorks.