COMPUTER-AIDED
DESIGN

CADD-100  Principles of Drafting

3 Credits

The objective of this course is to introduce the student to the language of graphics used in engineering and technology. The student will acquire an understanding of orthographic projections, sections, conventions, threads and fasteners, pictorial drawings, auxiliaries and revolutions. Mechanical assembly and detail drawings, architectural plans and elevations and elements of electrical/electronic and printed circuit drawings are discussed and illustrated. Other topics covered are lettering, scaling, dimensions, holes, fillets, rounds fasteners, fittings and title block specifications. Students use drawing instruments, such as the triangle, ruler and compass and do some free-hand sketching. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)

CADD-101  Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting and Design

3 Credits

This course introduces the student to the CAD system. The student will receive "hands-on" training and will develop the techniques that are essential in today’s job market. The student will learn how to adapt basic technical drafting techniques to computer generated drawings of the various drafting disciplines. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)

CADD-103  Intermediate CAD

3 Credits

The student will learn how to adapt the principles of descriptive geometry when applied to "real-world" applications, involving using the Cadd system to create Isometric and 3-D drawings. The student will have the opportunity to work on drawings used in various technical fields, such as mechanical engineering, architecture and electronics. The student will learn current production techniques to automate the drawing process and how to develop intelligent technical documents. Prerequisite: CADD-101. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)

CADD-104  Advanced CAD

3 Credits

The student will learn the programming methods and techniques required to develop an applications package for the CAD system. The students will learn the CAD system’s file structure and how to manipulate its database. The students will learn how to create customized menus and macro programming applications and techniques. Prerequisite: CADD-103. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)

CADD-105  CAD Projects and Presentations

3 Credits

In this course, the student will combine all the skills and technique of the previous courses to plan and develop a project. The student will learn current production accounting techniques while developing the project. The student will experience the cost factors that directly affect a project. The student will learn the various presentation techniques using computer graphics to enhance the project. Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in ENGL-121; CADD-104. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)

CADD-106  CAD Systems

3 Credits

Prior to taking this course, the student would have acquired an in-depth knowledge and be well-versed in at least one CAD system used in industry. This course is intended to broaden the student’s knowledge in other popular CAD packages by studying similarities and differences of the various commands and techniques. The student will experience the problems of translating between various Cadd systems. The objective of this course is to prepare the student to adapt in an industrial environment quickly and easily to any of the most widely used CAD systems. Prerequisite: CADD-105. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)

CADD-107  Three-dimension Modeling and Animation

3 Credits

This course is to introduce the student to the concepts of 2D/3D computer animation. The student will develop and apply traditional animation techniques using computer software. The applications of computer animation will include engineering, visualization, advertising, and multimedia. NOTE: Also listed as MASS-107. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)