Computer Aided Drafting & Design Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Academic Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design and enter the workforce. Students explore all facets of CAD technician skills, techniques and software applications. With this CAD degree students will be prepared to enter the workforce as skilled CAD technicians. Students will graduate with advanced CAD skills by training on the most current CAD software. Students complete 2D and 3D projects with a career emphasis on the unique needs of small- to mid-sized companies seeking employees with advanced and specialized computer-aided drafting skills. Students may complete a Basic CAD certificate, enter the workforce, and then return at any time to upgrade specific skills while pursuing advanced certificate offerings or an AAS degree.

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What You Will Learn

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:
 1.  Interpret industry specific working/construction drawings/documents
 2.  Develop template drawings using standard drawing procedures
 3.  Create and modify 2D drawings using industry specific CAD software
 4.  Create and modify 3D drawings/models using industry specific CAD software
 5.  Produce and print a set of working/construction drawings/documents per industry standards using CAD software
 6.  Use advanced features of modeling with industry specific CAD software
 7.  Prepare 3D models/scenes using materials, lighting and animation per the industry specific CAD software
 8.  Design and create advanced 3D software generated models to produce a 3D printed model
 9.  Create 3D scanned models using 3D scanning technology
10.  Prepare a portfolio of industry specific drawings using CAD software programs

First Semester

CAD 1100	Print Reading for CAD	3
CAD 1101	Computer-Aided Drafting/2D I	3
CAD 1102	Computer-Aided Drafting/2D II	3
CAD 1110	Sketchup	3
AEC 1210 or EGT 1101 or Elective.	Basic Architectural Drafting (AEC 1210) or Mechanical Design I (EGT 1101) or Any CAD AAS Degree Elective *	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Upon completion of CAD 1100, CAD 1101, CAD 1102, and CAD 1110, you should apply for the Basic Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate.

Students specializing in Architectural CAD should take AEC 1210. Students specializing in Mechanical CAD should take EGT 1101.

Second Semester

CAD 2400	Computer-Aided Drafting/3D	3
CAD 2220 or CAD 2464 or Any CAD Course	Revit Architecture (CAD 2220) or Fusion/AutoDesk (CAD 2464) or Any CAD Course*	3
AEC 1231 or EGT 2305 or Elective.	Residential Construction Drawing (AEC 1231) or Geometric Dimension/Tolerance (EGT 2305) or Any CAD AAS Degree Elective *	3
ENG 1031 or ENG 1021 or ENG 1022	Technical Writing I (ENG 1031) or English Composition I (ENG 1021) or English Composition II (ENG 1022)	3
ART 1201	Drawing I	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Upon completion of CAD 1110 and CAD 2210, you should apply for the Sketchup Certificate.

Students specializing in Architectural CAD should take CAD 2220 and AEC 1231. Students specializing in Mechanical CAD should take CAD 2464 and EGT 2305.

Third Semester

CAD 2210 or CAD 2540	Advanced Sketchup (CAD 2210) or 3DS/MAX (CAD 2540)	3
CAD 2660	3D Printing	3
CAD 2221 or CAD 2455 or Any CAD Course	Advanced Revit Architecture (CAD 2221) or SolidWorks/Mechanical (CAD 2455) or Any CAD Course*	3
GENERAL EDUCATION	Conceptual Physics (PHY 1105) or Intro to PC Applications (CIS 1018) or Any Art or Any World Language or Any GT Pathways	3
COM 1150 or COM 1250	Public Speaking (COM 1150) or Interpersonal Communication (COM 1250)	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note:  Upon completion of CAD 2455 and CAD 2456, you should apply for the Solidworks Certificate.

Upon completion of CAD 1110 and CAD 2210, you should apply for the Sketchup Certificate.

Upon completion of CAD 2220 and CAD 2221, you should apply for the Revit Certificate.

Students specializing in Architectural CAD should take CAD 2221. Students specializing in Mechanical CAD should take CAD 2455 and PHY 1105.

Fourth Semester

CAD 2080 or CAD 2089	Internship (2080) or Capstone (2089)	3
AEC 1520 or CAD 2456 or Elective.	Construction Materials/Systems (AEC 1520) or Advanced SolidWorks (CAD 2456) or Any CAD AAS Degree Elective *	3
CAD 2694 or Any CAD Course	3D Scanning & Modeling (CAD 2694) or Any CAD Course*	3
CAD 2661 or Any CAD Course	Advanced 3D Printing (CAD 2661) or Any CAD Course*	3
MATH 1140 or Higher	Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or Higher	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note:  Upon completion of CAD 2455 and CAD 2456 you should apply for the SolidWorks Certificate.

Upon completion of CAD 1110, CAD 2660, CAD 2694, and CAD 2661 you should apply for the 3D Printing & 3D Scanning Certificate.

Students specializing in Architectural CAD should take AEC 1520. Students specializing in Mechanical CAD should take CAD 2456.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) AAS Degree Elective*: Any CAD course. You may also select up to three courses (11 credit maximum) from any AEC, EGG, EGT, IND, or MGD course. As well as any of the following courses: GIS 1001, GIS 1010, GIS 1031, HLT 1030, HLT 2030, MAC 1000, MAC 1001, MAC 1002, MAC 1010, MAC 1020.

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.