Computer Aided Design (CAD), Associate in Applied Science

Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

• Demonstrate competent speaking, technical vocabulary, and technical writing skills when working with diverse groups, displaying the ability to work independently & collaboratively for observation, integrative, and synthetic skills.
• Exhibit proficient 2D drafting, 3D modeling, and computer skills in using several current industry standard CAD software such as but not limited to AutoCAD, Inventor, and/or Solidworks to create mechanical designs for product parts, assemblies, and models, applying appropriate drafting standards, dimensioning and tolerancing for same.
• Applies 3D parametric modeling techniques to create a digital prototype of the project and uses rapid prototyping or similar technology to create a physical prototype of the design.
• Utilize analysis tools included in the CAD software to perform simple analysis of parts and dynamic motion analysis of assemblies to detect interferences of assembled parts.  
• Apply knowledge mastered to troubleshooting and solving discipline and industry-related problems by analyzing and presenting data in an acceptable and standardized manner with proficient research and computer data-gathering skills.

 

 

 

Courses

First Semester

CADM100	Engineering Graphic Essentials	3 credits
CADM115	Computer Aided Design I	3 credits
CISC101	Introduction to Information Technology	3 credits
COLS101	College Success	1 credits
ENGL101	English I	3 credits
MATH140	College Algebra	3 credits
Total Credit Hours:		16

Second Semester

CADM125	Manufacturing Processes	3 credits
CADM205	Computer Aided Design II	3 credits
CADM230	Parametric Modeling- Inventor I	3 credits
COMM101	Introduction to Communication	3 credits
ENGL151T	English II	3 credits
Total Credit Hours:		15

Third Semester

CADM210	Computer Aided Design III	3 credits
CADM220	Parametric Modeling - SOLIDWORKS I	3 credits
CADM240	Digital Manufacturing I	3 credits
MATH145	Trigonometry	3 credits
PHYS101	Physics I	4 credits
Total Credit Hours:		16

Fourth Semester

CADM255	Statics and Strength of Materials	4 credits
	Elective	3 credits
	General Education Elective (AH or SIT)	3 credits
	General Education Elective (SSHB)	3 credits
Total Credit Hours:		16

Total Credit Hours: 63

• One course should be designated as Diversity and Global Awareness (D).
• For the General Education Elective, students must select two courses: one from Arts & Humanities (AH) or Social Science: Society and Institutions over Time (SIT), and one from Social Science: Scientific Study of Human Behavior (SSHB).
• One of the General Education Electives must be taken in a Writing Intensive (WI) section.