Course Descriptions 2009-2010 Catalog

Computer-Aided Design/Drafting

CAD 101 Computer-Aided Drafting I
3 Credits
Focuses on basic computer-aided drafting skills using the latest release of CAD software. Includes file management, Cartesian coordinate system, drawing set-ups, drawing aids, layer usage, drawing geometric shapes, editing objects, array, text applications, basic dimensioning, and Help access.
PREREQUISITE: Students must have Windows File Management skills to create file folders, rename files, delete files, copy and move files.

CAD 102 Computer- Aided Drafting II
3 Credits
Focuses on advanced computer-aided drafting skills using the latest release of CAD software. Includes blocks and wblocks, polylines, multilines, polyline editing, advanced editing, editing with grips, hatching, isometric drawings, dimensions and dimension variables, paper space and viewports, templates, external references, and printing/plotting.
PREREQUISITE: Students must have Windows File Management skills to create file folders, rename files, delete files, copy and move files.

CAD 153 Introduction To Pro/ENGINEER/Basic
3 Credits
Introduces basic Pro/ENGINEER software operation including part creation, drawing creation, and assembly creation. Pro/ENGINEER is a 3D solid modeling software from Parametric Technology.

CAD 155 Pro/ENGINEER/Advanced
3 Credits
Emphasizes advanced part creation, drawing manipulation, and assembly techniques using Pro/ENGINEER from Parametric Technology.

CAD 201 Computer-Aided Drafting/Custom
3 Credits
Focuses on program customization using the latest release of CAD software. Includes customizing menus, customizing toolbars, attribute extraction, basic CAD programming, advanced dimensioning, path options, script files, and slide shows.
PREREQUISITE: CAD 102 or Instructor’s permission.

CAD 202 Computer-Aided Drafting/3D
3 Credits
Focuses on construction of three-dimensional objects using the latest release of CAD software. Includes wireframe construction, surface modeling, solid modeling, extrusions, Boolean operations, 3D editing, 3D views, rendering, and 3D to 2D construction.
PREREQUISITE: CAD 102 or Instructor’s permission.

CAD 203 PRO/E Basic PT And Assembly Design
6 Credits
Introduces the basic part and assembly design principles of solid modeling, parametric design, and associatively along with basic detailing using PRO-ENGINEER as a design tool. Upon completion of this course the student will understand the basic functions needed to generate parts, assemblies and drawings along with the proper basic technique.
PREREQUISITE: CAD 103, CAD 128 or Instructor’s permission.

CAD 204 PRO/E Drawing/Detailing Fundamentals
6 Credits
Introduces the fundamentals of production drawings and how to fully manipulate the associability of PRO/E between parts or assemblies while in drawing, along with general drawing configuration administration related to drawings.
PREREQUISITE: CAD 203

CAD 206 PRO/E Advanced Applications
6 Credits
Introduces various advanced applications of the design principles used in parametric design software, ranging from sheet metal design, advanced Surfacing, Animation, Basic Mechanisms and Basic Manufacturing.
PREREQUISITE: CAD 204.

CAD 217 3-D/VIZ
3 Credits
Focuses on introductory level basic features of the software using the latest version of 3D VIZ. Includes creation and modification of primitive and complex shapes, Boolean constructions, creation and modification of lights, applying materials to objects, creation and modification of backgrounds, creation and adjustment of cameras, rendering and animation by key framing.

CAD 218 3D/VIZ/Advanced
3 Credits
Builds on the basic 3D Studio VIZ skills learned in CAD 218. Includes importing and editing solid models, external processes (special effects), incorporating scanned images, advanced materials editing, creating materials libraries, rendering, animating, and project management.

CAD 219 3-D/Max
3 Credits
Introduces 3D rendering and animation using AUTODESK 3D Studio software. Emphasizes 3D geometry, texture mapping, lighting, camera placement, shading, photo-realistic rendering, animation techniques, and walk through animations.

CAD 220 3-D/Max Advanced
3 Credits
Focuses on advanced rendering and animation techniques using AUTODESK 3D studio software. Emphasizes 3D-geometry manipulation, external processing, and video postproduction of 3D studio animations.

CAD 224 Revit
3 Credits
Provides students with the software application training in AutoDesk Revit necessary to produce 3D Architectural models and 2D drawings utilizing AIA standards.
PREREQUISITE: CAD 102, AEC 202 or Instructor’s permission.

CAD 225 Architectural Desktop/AUTODESK
3 Credits
This course provides students with the software application training in Architectural desktop necessary to produce 3D Architectural drawings utilizing students’ 2D drafting skills.
PREREQUISITES: CAD 102 and ARC 102 or Instructor’s permission.

CAD 231 Land Desktop/AUTODESK
3 Credits
Focuses on the basic command structure and applications of civil mapping concepts utilizing a civil software, to include data collection files, symbols libraries, setting attributes, COGO, layer control, surface modules, road calc, and site design. All coursework is completed on a CAD system.
PREREQUISITE: CAD 102 or Instructor’s permission.

CAD 249 AutoLISP Programming
3 Credits
Introduces the student to the development of AutoLISP programming language. Covers techniques and concepts needed to design the AutoCAD environment to suit the drafter’s specific needs.
PREREQUISITE: CAD 102.

CAD 254 Mechanical Desktop/AUTODESK
3 Credits
Examines 3D Parametric Solid modeling techniques. Students construct solid models and generate 2D mechanical drawings utilizing these models.
PREREQUISITE: CAD 102 or Instructor’s permission.

CAD 275 Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.

CAD 285 Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.
PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.

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