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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 CORE Credits  
Composition ENGL-121 College Composition I 3
Arts & Humanities Arts & Humanities Core Course (see p. 51) 
(one course from either Literature, Fine Arts, 
or Humanities) 
SPCH-105 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
OR 
SPCH-110 Interpersonal Communications 3
Social Sciences Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Course 
(see p. 52) 3
Science PHYS-101 Technical Physical Science 4
Mathematics MATH-121, 122, 131 or higher 3-5
REQUIRED COURSES RELATED TO MAJOR  
CADD-100 Principles of Drafting 3
CADD-101 Introduction to CAD 3
CMSY-120 Introduction to Computer Systems 3
BMGT-100 Introduction to Business and Organization 3
CADD-103 Intermediate CAD 3
CMSY-110 Software Applications for Micros 3
CADD-104 Advanced CAD 3
CMSY-219 Microcomputer Operating Systems 3
CADD Computer-Aided Design Electives 
OR  
Computer Systems Computer Systems Electives 12
CADD-105 CAD Projects 3
CADD-106 CAD Systems 3
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