Basic Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
This certificate prepares students to become proficient in the use of computer-aided drafting software and skills.
All courses applied to the certificates must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Not all certificates are offered at both campuses, please inquire with the campus Program Director or CAD Faculty for more information. Students contemplating the CAD Advanced certificates are encouraged to complete the Basic CAD certificate before starting advanced coursework.
Requirements
Required Courses
| CAD 100 | Print Reading for CAD | 3 |
| CAD 101 | Computer-Aided Drafting/2D I | 3 |
| CAD 102 | Computer-Aided Drafting/2D II | 3 |
| CAD 115 | Sketchup | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Drawing Course Elective
Select one of the following drawing courses:
| AEC 101 | Basic Architectural Drafting | 4 |
| EGT 101 | Mechanical Design I | 3 |
| EGT 143 | Civil/Survey Drafting I | 3 |
| HLT 130 | Landscape Design I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-4 |
Interior Design students must take CAD 105 AutoCAD for Interiors (4 credits) in replace of CAD 101 (3 credits) and CAD 102 (3 credits). The remaining 2 credits may be fulfilled by any CAD or IND related coursework.
Electives
Select one of the following courses:
Total Credit Hours: 16-19
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