Computer Aided Drafting is used to design, develop and optimize products, which can be goods used by end consumers or intermediate goods used in other products. CAD is also extensively used in the design of tools and machinery used in the manufacture of components, and in the drafting and design of all types of buildings, from small residential types to large commercial and industrial structures.
CAD is mainly used for detailed engineering of 3-D models and/or 2-D drawings of physical components, but it is also used throughout the engineering process from conceptual design and layout of products, through strength and dynamic analysis of assemblies, to definition of manufacturing methods of components.
CAD has become an especially important technology, with benefits, such as lower product development costs and a greatly shortened design cycle. It enables designers to lay out and develop their work on screen, print it out and save it for future editing, saving a lot of time on their drawings.
Courses in Computer Aided Drafting as listed in the 2007-2008 WNC catalog. Back to the Computer Aided Drafting main page.
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| CADD |
100 |
Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none. Recommended: DFT 100 or 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 |
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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 |
120B |
Architectural Drafting I |
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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. |
| CADD |
140 |
Technical Drafting I |
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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 |
141B |
Technical Drafting II |
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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. |
| CADD |
198B |
Special Topics in CADD |
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Credits: 1–6. Prerequisites: none
Applies to assorted short courses and workshops covering a variety of subjects. |
| CADD |
200 |
Advanced Computer Aided Drafting |
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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. |
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210B |
CADD Project |
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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. |
| CADD |
220B |
Architectural Drafting II |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: CADD 105 & CADD 120B or consent of instructor
Stresses commercial applications of architectural drafting principles. Introduces building codes and design principles. |
| CADD |
225B |
Architectural Computer Aided Drafting I |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: CADD 105 & CADD 120B 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. |
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230B |
Civil Drafting I |
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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. |
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231B |
Civil Drafting II |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: CADD 230B 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, which include the elements of linear and localized civil projects. |
| CADD |
242 |
Advanced Technical Drafting |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: CADD 141B & 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. |
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245 |
Solid Modeling and Parametric Design |
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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 |
260B |
Introduction to CAD/CAM |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: CADD 242 & MATH 127
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. |
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290B |
Internship in CADD |
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Credits: 1–6. Prerequisites: consent of instructor
Offers on-the-job supervised and educationally directed work experience. |
| CADD |
295B |
Independent Study |
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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. |
