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  • 6.00 Credits

    6 credits Offered Spring Semester This course focuses on 3-dimensional modeling and presentation. The course will develop a thorough understanding of the User Coordinate System in order to draw and visualize in 3-D. Parametric design and solid modeling will also be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on using CAD as a tool in the process of creating working drawings and pictorial renderings. Lecture: 6 hours per week
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 credits Offered Spring Semester CADT-109 is developed for the second semester entry-level mechanical design student in the Computer Aided Design Technology program.The focus is to learn contemporary documentary procedures towards 2-D mechanical working drawings in accordance with current industry standards. Students will use 2-D CAD software as a design platform. Concentrated efforts will be made to stress the importance of accuracy and clarity in mechanical working drawings, procedures, and practices. Emphasis will also be placed on developing confidence and proficiency in the development of contemporary working drawings. In the lecture/lab environment students will be presented with hands-on assignments/ projects to reinforce learning outcomes. The completion of this course will prepare students for CADT-251, Introduction to Mechanical Design. Lecture/Lab: 4 hours per week Prerequisite: CADT-103 with a minimum grade of C- or instructor permission
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 credits Offered Spring Semester CADT-111 is developed for the second semester entry-level architectural design student in the Computer Aided Design Technology program. This course teaches skills to use 2-D CAD software to produce residential working drawings. The use of various drafting techniques, lettering, geometric construction, orthographic projection, pictorial drawings and basic dimensioning will be included. Students will develop skills that will aid them in the interpretation and the application of residential working drawings. Concepts will be reinforced through hands-on activities that focus on these skills. Concentrated efforts will be made to stress the importance of accuracy and clarity in architectural working drawings, procedures, and practices. Emphasis will also be placed on developing confidence and proficiency in the development of residential working drawings. In this lecture/lab environment students will presented with hands-on assignments/projects to reinforce learning outcomes. Lecture/Lab: 4 hours per week Prerequisite: CADT-103 with a minimum grade of C- or instructor permission
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 credits Offered Spring Semester CADT-113 is developed for the second semester entry-level civil design student in the Computer Aided Design Technology program. This course introduces students to design techniques and plan preparation in the civil engineering and survey fields utilizing current 2-D and 3-D civil software. Students will study horizontal layout and vertical elevation elements while using current 2-D and 3-D civil software for subdivision layout and topographic map preparation. The focus will be on styles and template creation while introducing innovative current 2-D and 3-D software. Students will be introduced to parcel design, 3-D terrain modeling, and the principles of 3-D roadway design. In this lecture/lab environment students will be presented with hands-on assignments/projects to reinforce learning outcomes. The completion of this course will prepare students for CADT-241, Introduction to Civil Design and CADT-247, Advanced Civil Design. Lecture/Lab: 4 hours per week Prerequisite: CADT-103 with a minimum grade of C- or instructor permission
  • 5.00 Credits

    5 credits Offered Fall Semester This course introduces students to the concepts, practices, standards, and drafting techniques needed for residential design. A major focus will be to develop a clear understanding of the evolutionary processes of residential styles and how they relate to present day residential design. Students will study the concepts of form follows function; including the factors that affect exterior and interior design, and the relationship between rooms and their sizes. Upon completion students will be able to go from conceptual design, to design development, and the productions of usable working drawings. Lecture: 5 hours per week Prerequisite: CADT-111 with a minimum of grade C- and/or permission of instructor
  • 5.00 Credits

    5 credits Offered Fall Semester This course focuses on print reading and building codes in the area of residential design. Students will become familiar with industry standard symbols facilitated in the reading and interpretation of residential design plans. A minor component of estimating and 2-D CAD software will be added as appropriate. Lecture: 5 hours per week Prerequisite: CADT-111 with a minimum grade of C- and/or instructor permission
  • 5.00 Credits

    5 credits Offered Spring Semester This course further emphasizes the residential design process while relating these principles to general construction practices. Students will further enhance their design skills using 2-D CAD software. The major focus will be to develop a complete set of working drawings for a residence of the students' choice, with the approval of the instructor. A minor component of 3-D parametric modeling will be added as appropriate. Lecture: 5 hours per week Prerequisite: CADT-231 and CADT-233 with a minimum grade of C- and/or instructor permission.
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 credits Offered Spring Semester This course will focus on the structural design for frame construction for a residential dwelling. Students will become familiar with industry standard building components for frame construction. 3-D CAD software will be used to further enhance the study of structural design for frame construction for a residential dwelling. Lecture: 4 hours per week Prerequisite: CADT-231 and CADT-233 with a minimum grade of C- and/or instructor permission
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 credits Offered Fall Semester CADT-241 covers the basics of interpreting survey information and transforming the data into a digital terrain model. The focus is on horizontal layout of proposed roads, lots, utilities, and building pads incorporated with existing boundaries and features. Students will create Records of Survey, ALTA Land Title Survey Maps, parking lot layout proposals, and subdivision layout proposals. Lecture: 4 hours per week Corequisite: ENGR-214 and/or instructor permission
  • 2.00 Credits

    2 credits Offered Fall Semester CADT-243 builds on the knowledge learned in CADT-101. This course will focus on advanced print reading in the area of civil design. Students will become familiar with industry standard symbols facilitating the reading and interpretation of civil design plans. Lecture: 2 hours per week Prerequisite: CADT-101 with a minimum grade of C- and/or instructor permission
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