General Information

• Name: Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting
• Discipline: Computer Aided Drafting (CADD)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Technology

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: CADD 100 or consent of instructor

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

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

II: Course Objectives

Demonstrate an ability to use advanced dimensioning techniques.

Demonstrate an ability to create and use blocks and block/symbol libraries.

Demonstrate the ability to utilize tiled view ports.

Demonstrate the ability to reference external drawings into the current drawing.

Demonstrate an ability to construct isometric drawings.

Demonstrate an ability to utilize both Model Space and Paper Space to create and plot drawings.

Demonstrate ability to use advanced editing commands and techniques.

Demonstrate ability to place and utilize multilines.

Demonstrate ability to utilize the Multiple Design Environment.

Demonstrate an ability to draw sections and place hatching.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

The mission of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Drafting Technology is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the current drafting environment.

This course address the following AAS degree student learning outcomes:
1. Know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree

2. Are able to do the following:
a. acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement.

c. demonstrate effective communication and computation skills appropriate to the chosen occupational field.

d. utilize appropriate resources to remain current in the chosen occupational field.