Catalog: 2011–2012 Catalog Year

Course Descriptions

Computer Aided Drafting (CADD)

Technology Division

CADD 100: Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none; Recommended: DFT 100, COT 204 or equivalent experience

Uses AutoCAD software to produce working drawings. Emphasizes constructing and editing two-dimensional geometry and placing drawing annotation.

CADD 105: Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: CADD 100 or consent of instructor

Provides instruction and training in advanced two-dimension AutoCAD commands. Covers the use of symbols and symbol libraries. Introduces three-dimensional drawing.

CADD 120: Architectural Drafting I

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: CADD 100 or equivalent experience

Stresses blueprint reading skills. Introduces residential working drawing concepts leading to a full set of professional level working drawings. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

CADD 140: Technical Drafting I

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: DFT 100 & CADD 100 or consent of instructor

Extends the knowledge gained in DFT 100 to manufacturing industry-type situations. Applies industry standards to advanced drafting problems using Computer Aided Drafting techniques.

CADD 141: Technical Drafting II

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: CADD 140 or consent of instructor

Introduces shop processes, detail working drawings, precision dimensioning, limits and tolerances, design layouts, shop notes, parts lists, assembly drawings, developments and intersections, and pictorial drawings. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

CADD 198: Special Topics in CADD

Units (Credits): 1–6; Prerequisites: none

Applies to assorted short courses and workshops covering a variety of subjects. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

CADD 200: Advanced Computer Aided Drafting

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: CADD 105 or equivalent experience

Provides training and instruction on the advanced features of AutoCAD. Develops new skills in use of external references, 3-D drafting and solid modeling. Introduces potential within AutoCAD.

CADD 210: CADD Project

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: CADD 105 and consent of instructor

Offers practical experience in completing a major project in a desired CADD study discipline. Offered on a contractual basis only. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

CADD 220: Architectural Drafting II

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: CADD 105 & AMP;CADD120 or consent of instructor

Stresses commercial applications of architectural drafting principles. Introduces building codes and design principles. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

CADD 225: Architectural Computer Aided Drafting I

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: CADD 105 & AMP;CADD120 or consent of instructor

Provides instruction in using the AutoCAD software to produce architectural drawings. Areas covered will include residential floor plans, sections, details and elevation drawings. Some exposure to commercial architecture may also be included. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

CADD 230: Civil Drafting I

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: CADD 105 or consent of instructor

Teaches the use of AutoDesk Civil 3D software for producing Civil Engineering working drawings. Focuses on the development of "existing conditions" drawings from surveyed data that will be suitable for designing civil engineering improvements and will move into the development of a civil engineering plan layout. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

CADD 231: Civil Drafting II

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: CADD 230 or consent of instructor

Teaches the use of AutoDesk Civil 3D software for producing Civil Engineering working drawings. Focuses on the development of "design" drawings based on surveyed data. Starting with an existing conditions electronic drawing complete with topography and existing improvements, the student will complete the process of developing a finished set of drawings, including the elements of linear and localized civil projects. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

CADD 242: Advanced Technical Drafting

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: CADD 141 & MATH 096

Teaches geometric tolerancing and dimensioning, and descriptive geometry. Offers project design/layout within a team environment. Includes supervision/organization of team effort and tooling required for design problem.

CADD 245: Solid Modeling and Parametric Design

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: CADD 105 or consent of instructor

Provides training and instruction in using parametric solid modeling software to create solid model parts, assemblies and working drawings.

CADD 260: Introduction to CAD/CAM

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: CADD 242 & AMP;MATH127

Offers instruction in design techniques for manufacturing processes using CAD/CAM technology. Introduces conversion from CAD drafting database to NC machine code. Includes NC machining introduction. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

CADD 290: Internship in CADD

Units (Credits): 1–6; Prerequisites: consent of instructor

Offers on-the-job supervised and educationally directed work experience. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

CADD 295: Independent Study

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: consent of instructor

Offers a course for the student with a particular interest in a specific drafting area who wants to concentrate in that area. Offered on a contractual basis only. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.



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