| 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—443-518-1600. |
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| The growing applications of Computer-Aided Design (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. |
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| GENERAL EDUCATION CORE | Credits |
| Composition | ENGL-121 College Composition | 3 |
| Humanities, Arts & | |
| Literature | Humanities, Arts, or Literature Core Course |
| (see pp. 61-62) | 3 |
| SPCH-105 Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
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| SPCH-110 Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
| Social Sciences | Social and Behavioral Science Core Course |
| (see p. 63) | 3 |
| Science | PHYS-101 Technical Physical Science | 4 |
| Mathematics | MATH-141 College Algebra or higher | 3-5 |
| Interdisciplinary | Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues Core |
| Course (see p. 64) | 1-3 |
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| REQUIRED COURSES RELATED TO MAJOR |
| BMGT-100 | Introduction to Business and Organization | 3 |
| CADD-100 | Principles of Drafting | 3 |
| CADD-101 | Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting and |
| Design | 3 |
| CADD-103 | Intermediate CAD | 3 |
| CADD-104 | Advanced CAD | 3 |
| CADD-105 | CAD Projects and Presentations | 3 |
| CADD-106 | CAD Systems | 3 |
| CMSY-110 | Software Applications for Micros | 3 |
| CMSY-120 | Introduction to Computer Systems | 3 |
| CMSY-219 | Microcomputer Operating Systems | 3 |
| CADD or Computer | Any course with a CADD or CMSY prefix |
| Systems | 12 |
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| 62-66 |
