Howard Community CollegeOnline Catalogue2007-2008 Catalog
 
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Science and Technology - Programs of Study

Computer-Aided Design Technology
An A.A.S. Degree Program (Career)
Application Code 72
For Curriculum Information Contact the Science and Technology Division—
Room ST-248—410-772-4827

The growing applications of CAD in such fields as electro‑mechanical engineering, civil engineering, architecture, multimedia, and presentation graphics have increased the demand for skilled technicians to assist in all phases of conception and design. Graduates of this program will be able to gain employment as a skilled application specialist in CAD. Individuals experienced in manual drafting may also enroll in this program to enhance their skills and knowledge. The students will learn to use the CAD system to develop complex drawings and technical documents. Among the skills acquired in this program, the students will learn to program the CAD system and develop their own application packages. The student will become proficient in recognizing various computer graphic file formats and translation standards. Also, the student will become familiar with various CAD systems in the industry. The college and the Howard County public school system have developed a tech prep track in Computer-Aided Design Technology. For more information, call the chairperson of Science and Technology.

GENERAL EDUCATION CORECredits
CompositionENGL-121 College Composition I3
Arts & HumanitiesArts & Humanities Core Course (see p. 57) 

(one course from either Literature, Fine Arts,

or Humanities)3

SPCH-105 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

OR

SPCH-110 Interpersonal Communications3
Social SciencesSocial and Behavioral Sciences Core Course

(see p. 59) 3
SciencePHYS-101 Technical Physical Science4
MathematicsMATH-121, 122, 131 or higher3-5

REQUIRED COURSES RELATED TO MAJOR
CADD-100Principles of Drafting3
CADD-101Introduction to CAD3
CMSY-120Introduction to Computer Systems3
BMGT-100Introduction to Business and Organization3
CADD-103Intermediate CAD3
CMSY-110Software Applications for Micros3
CADD-104Advanced CAD3
CMSY-219Microcomputer Operating Systems3
CADDComputer-Aided Design Electives
OR
Computer SystemsComputer Systems Electives12
CADD-106CAD Systems3
CADD-105CAD Projects3


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