General Catalog 2005-2006

Programs and Courses

Computer-Aided Drafting/Design

• General Information
• CAD Technology - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
• Basic CAD Certificate
• CAD Application Certificate
• Course Descriptions

General Information

For Architectural CAD Information: Susan Campbell
Phone: 623.845.3164

For Manufacturing & Civil CAD Information: Art Jenkin
Phone: 623.845.3163

Computer Aided Drafting/Design

The CAD Technology Associate of Applied Science program and courses provide students with the knowledge and hands-on training to develop solid CAD design skills as well as the core knowledge of drafting standards, mathematics, and engineering technology to begin or advance their career in Computer Aided Design.

Program Graduates gain career opportunities as CAD drafters, technicians, designers, and managers and responsibilities include preparing technical drawings, plans, details, and graphic presentations to build everything from products such as toys, machinery and spacecraft, to structures such as houses, building, highways, and bridges.

Career opportunities in the CAD industry are growing faster than the supply of skilled technicians. Jobs are available in areas such as Architecture, Manufacturing, Engineering, Civil/Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Aerospace, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Animation, Graphics, and more. Career opportunities are expected to increase by more than 15,000 positions per year nationally according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

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CAD Technology - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) / 68-69 credits

Program Description: The degree in CAD Technology provides students with experience in the manipulation of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional objects using industry standard CAD software and includes training in presentation and animation methods as well as in documentation conventions. Elective options in architecture, manufacturing, and civil projects supply focus on specific professional application software. Additionally, students are required to enroll in a departmental elective from a second professional group, thus broadening their experience of the design sector and heightening their perceptions of the range of design possibilities.

Required Courses: 46-47 credits

Student must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the Required Courses category. (+) indicates course prerequisites.

ART100 Introduction to Computer Graphic Art + ART/MMT184 Computer Animation    CAD101 Elements of CAD Graphics (AutoCAD) + CAD135 Fundamentals of 2-D AutoCAD + CAD145 Survey of CAD + CAD155 Advanced 2-D CAD Techniques + CAD215 Three-Dimensional AutoCAD Modeling + CAD295 Design Geometry + CAD235 Modeling, Rendering, and Animation                     for Technical Presentations + CET211 Strength of Materials    DFT106 Algebra and Graphs for Design Technology (3) or + MAT151 College Algebra (4) + DFT107 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry                    for Design Technology (3) or + MAT182 Plane Trigonometry (3)

1 credit 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3-4 3

Students must complete one of the following application specialty groups:

Group I. Architecture Option + CAD165 Architectural Software (ADT) I: Residential CAD + CAD265 Architectural Software (ADT) II: Commercial CAD    BLT263 Building Codes Group II. Manufacturing Option + CAD175 Manufacturing Modeling and Design + CAD245 Design and Modeling of Mechanisms + CAD281 Electro-Mechanical Product Documentation Group III. Civil Project Option + CAD185 COGO Boundaries and Alignments + CAD285 Digital Terrain Modeling + CET101 Surveying I

3 credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Students must also select three (3) credit hours from the following courses:

+ CAD165 Architectural Software (ADT) I. Residential CAD + CAD175 Manufacturing Modeling and Design + CAD185 COGO Boundaries and Alignments + CAD245 Design and Modeling of Mechanisms + CAD265 Architectural Software(ADT) II. Commercial CAD + CAD281 Electro-Mechanical Product Documentation + CAD285 Digital Terrain Modeling

3 credits 3 3 3 3 3 3

General Education Requirements: 22 credits

Core: (12 credits) First-Year Composition: + ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) and + ENG111 Technical Writing (3) or + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) Oral Communication:    COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) or    COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) or    COM225 Public Speaking (3) or    COM230 Small Group Communication (3) Critical Reading: + CRE101 Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) or + CRE111 Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) Mathematics:    Met by (DFT106 or MAT151) and (DFT107 or MAT182)    in Required Courses area. Distribution: (10 credits) Humanities and Fine Arts:    Any approved course, see page 75. Social and Behavioral Sciences:    ECN111 Macroeconomic Principles (3) or    ECN112 Microeconomic Principles (3) Natural Sciences:    PHY101 Introduction to Physics (4) or + PHY111 General Physics I (4) (either is recommended)

6 credits 3 3 0 3 3 4

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Basic CAD Certificate / 19 credits

Program Description: The Basic CAD Certificate provides students with computer art and animation experience in addition to CAD competence in 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional documentation and modeling at a skill level permitting entrance into the CAD field as a basic level CAD operator.

Required Courses: 19 credits

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the "Required Courses" area. (+) indicates course prerequisites.

ART100 Introduction to Computer Graphic Art + ART/MMT184 Computer Animation    CAD101 Elements of CAD Graphics (AutoCAD) + CAD135 Fundamentals of 2-D AutoCAD + CAD145 Survey of CAD + CAD155 Advanced 2-D CAD Techniques + CAD215 Three-Dimensional AutoCAD Modeling

1 credit 3 3 3 3 3 3

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CAD Application Certificate / 12 credits

Program Description: The CAD Application Certificate supplies students with training in professional level software so that they may gain experience with and competence in 3-dimensional modeling and documentation specific to one of the three major design professions (architecture, civil, manufacturing). The program is clustered around elective pairs to encourage broad design exposure.

(+) indicates course prerequisites.

Program Prerequisites: 25 credits

ART100 Introduction to Computer Graphic Art + ART/MMT184 Computer Animation    CAD101 Elements of CAD Graphics (AutoCAD) + CAD135 Fundamentals of 2-D AutoCAD + CAD145 Survey of CAD + CAD155 Advanced 2-D CAD Techniques + CAD215 Three-Dimensional AutoCAD Modeling    DFT106 Algebra and Graphs for Design Technology + DFT107 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry                     for Design Technology

1 credit 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Required Courses: 3 credits

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the "Required Courses" area.

+ CAD295 Design Geometry 3

3 credits

Restricted Electives: 9 credits

Students must select three (3) credits from the following General Restricted Electives:

BLT263 Building Codes + CAD281 Electromechanical Product Documentation + CET101 Surveying I    GPH219 Introduction to ArcView    GTC124 Methods and Materials of Construction + MIT209 Automated Manufacturing

3 credits 3 3 3 3 3

AND

Block I: Students must select three (3) credits from the following:

+ CAD165 Architectural Software (ADT) I: Residential CAD + CAD175 Manufacturing Modeling and Design + CAD185 COGO Boundaries and Alignments + CAD235 Modeling, Rendering, and Animation                     for Technical Presentations

3 credits 3 3 3

AND

Block II: Students must select three (3) credits from the following:

+ CAD245 Design and Modeling of Mechanisms + CAD265 Architectural Software (ADT) II: Commercial CAD + CAD285 Digital Terrain Modeling + MMT Any approved MMT course

3 credits 3 3 3

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Course Descriptions

Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally, (+) indicates course prerequisities

Computer-Aided Drafting/Design: BLT, CET, CAD, DFT

Building Safety & Construction Technology (BLT)

BLT120
Techniques of Building Inspection / 3 credits 3 periods
Theory and practice of zoning, foundation, structural, mechanical and electrical inspection in modern residential and commercial construction. Prerequisites: None. (S,E)

BLT121
Electrical Codes / 3 credits 3 periods
Principles of safe electrical installations and proper inspection procedures. Topics include conduit installation, transformer service, raceways, control circuits, grounding and bonding, hazardous occupancies and the National Electrical Code. Prerequisites: None. (S,E)

BLT125
Residential Electrical Codes / 3 credits 3 periods
National Electrical Code requirements for safe electrical installations and proper inspection procedures in residential buildings. Topics include branch circuitry, feeder calculations, services grounding, over current protection, wiring methods, types and proper usage of material, swimming pool installation. Prerequisites: None. (F,E)

BLT263AA
Building Codes: UBC / 3 credits 3 periods
Designed specifically to acquaint students with safety principles of building construction under the Uniform Building Code (UBC), including structural requirements for wood, masonry and concrete, fire resistance of building construction, fire resistant materials, and ratings and occupancy requirements. Prerequisites: None.

BLT263AK
Building Codes: IBC / 3 credits 3 periods
Designed specifically to acquaint students with safety principles of building construction under the International Building Code (IBC), including structural requirements for wood, masonry and concrete, fire resistance of building construction, fire resistant materials, and ratings and occupancy requirements. Prerequisites: None.

BLT263AL
Building Codes: IRC / 3 credits 3 periods
Designed specifically to acquaint students with safety principles of building construction under the International Residential Code, including structural requirements for wood, masonry and concrete, fire resistance of building construction, fire resistant materials, and ratings and occupancy requirements. Prerequisites: None.

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Civil Engineering Technology (CET)

CET211
Strength of Materials / 3 credits 3 periods
A study of strength and application of the materials of engineering construction, including the mechanics of beams, shafts, and bolted and welded connections under various loading conditions. Prerequisites: DFT107, or ELT102, or (MAT151 and MAT182), or MAT187, or equivalent, or permission of department. (S,E)

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Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)

CAD101
Elements of CAD Graphics (AutoCAD) / 3 credits 6 periods
Computer generation of common design components using pure elements and basic geometric procedures. Fundamentals of concept illustration based on standard pictorial methods. Introduction of multiview presentations and projection techniques. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E)

CAD102
Employee Responsibilities / 1 credit 1 period
Overview of personal and ethical behavior expected on the job. Compares employer and employee expectations. Prerequisites: None. (S,E) Last offering Spring 2006.

CAD130
Design Documentation I / 1 credit 2 periods
Using CAD for design and documentation as part of the overall manufacturing process. Preparation of basic drawings using the American National Standards Drafting Manual Y 14 (ANSI Y14-1975 A1987). Prerequisites: (CAD105, CAD115, CAD120, and CAD125) or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD132
Design Documentation II (Metric) / 1 credit 2 periods
Using CAD for design and documentation as part of the international manufacturing process. Preparation of basic drawings using the International Standards Organization (ISO) drafting standards. Prerequisites: CAD130 or permission of the instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD135
Fundamentals of 2D AutoCAD / 3 credits 6 periods
Identification and utilization of hardware and software components in a typical AutoCAD installation. Creation, manipulation, and hardcopy production of drawing files from major AutoCAD command and display environments and plot options. Collaboration in the setup, collation, and plotting of representative detail sheets. Prerequisites/Corequisites: CAD101. (F,S,D,E)

CAD145
Survey of CAD / 3 credits 6 periods
Survey of the basic standards and procedures for drawing setups and design documentation in the fields of architecture, manufacturing, and civil technology. Multisource hardcopy design presentation. Prerequisites: CAD101 and CAD135.

CAD152
Advanced 2-D CAD (AutoCAD) / 1 credit 2 periods
Advanced CAD techniques for constructing scaled two-dimensional drawing using CAD. Prerequisites: CAD150 or permission of instructor. (O) Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD154
Dimensioning and Tolerancing / 1 credit 2 periods
CAD-based techniques of dimensioning and tolerancing, including the placement of dimensions as well as the choice of dimensioning systems using both the American National Standards Drafting Manual—Y14 (ANSI Y14-1975 R1987) and International Standards Organization (ISO) standards. Prerequisites: CAD150 or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD155
Advanced 2D CAD Techniques / 3 credits 6 periods
Techniques associated with the automation and semi-automation of design documentation; attribute manipulation and file maintenance; advanced plotting techniques. Prerequisites: CAD101 and CAD135.

CAD156
Detail Drawings / 1 credit 2 periods
Using CAD for the design and documentation of a single part that is produced or processed from a single piece of material. Preparation of detail drawings using either the American National Standards Drafting Manual—Y14 (ANSI Y-14-1975 R1987) or the International (ISO) standard. Prerequisites: (CAD132 and CAD154) or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD158
Working Drawings / 1 credit 2 periods
Using CAD for the design and documentation of a complete set of working drawings and their specifications. Preparation of working drawings using either the American National Standards Drafting Manual-Y14 (ANSI Y-14-1975 R1987) or the International (ISO) Standard. prerequisites: (CAD152 and CAD156) or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD162
Architectural CAD / 2 credits 4 periods
Introduction to architectural drawing standards using CAD techniques. Prerequisites: CAD160 or permission of instructor; Prerequisites or Corequisites: CAD150 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E) Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD164
Residential Working Drawings / 3 credits 6 periods
Team projects in the development of a set of architectural working drawings for a residence. Prerequisites: CAD162 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E) Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD165
Architectural Software (ADT) I: Residential CAD / 3 credits 6 periods
Introduction to Architectural Desktop, a solid modeling software used by architecture professionals. Procedures unique to advanced software and pertinent to architectural documentation. Emphasis on residential working drawings. Prerequisites: CAD145 or permission of instructor.

CAD166
Southwestern Building Methods / 1 credit 2 periods
Field trips to local job and manufacturing sites. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D) Last offering Spring 2006.

CAD170
Commercial Working Drawings I / 1 credit 2 periods
Use of CAD technology to develop and assemble floor plans, partial plans, and reflected ceiling plans for a commercial structure. Prerequisites: (CAD152 and CAD162) or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD172
Commercial Working Drawings II / 1 credit 2 periods
Data generation, extraction, and presentation techniques. Prerequisites: (CAD152 and CAD162) or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD174
Site Development I: COGO / Topographic Mapping / 1 credit 2 periods
Using coordinate geometry and survey point databases to create topographical maps utilizing civil engineering/surveying application software. Prerequisites: CAD125 or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD175
Manufacturing Modeling and Design / 3 credits 6 periods
Specialized training in parametric parts and assembly modeling with an emphasis in manufacturing design. Design, construction and documentation of primitive, regional, and composite models using American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards. Prerequisites: (CAD145, CAD155 and CAD215) or permission of instructor.

CAD178
Structural Drawing / 1 credit 2 periods
Developing plans and details using structural systems encountered in commercial architecture. Prerequisites: CAD152 or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD185
COGO Boundaries and Alignments / 3 credits 6 periods
Land use definition and geometric controls at the civil project level, using software current within the field of civil engineering. Application of Coordinate Geometry (COGO) in the analysis of small to moderate size projects in boundary determination and roadway alignment. Prerequisites: (CAD145, CAD155 and CAD215) or permission of instructor.

CAD200
Three-Dimensional CAD: AutoCAD / 2 credits 4 periods
Advanced techniques in construction of three-dimensional objects. Prerequisites: CAD150, or DFT105, or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E) Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD201
Advanced 3-D and Solids / 1 credit 2 periods
Enhanced three-dimensional construction techniques which employ the use of solids and solid modification techniques. Prerequisites: CAD200 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E) Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD202
Operating Systems, Software and Data Management / 1 credit 2 periods
Using operating systems in support of CAD operations. Managing and maintaining CAD software and attribute data files. Prerequisites: CAD152 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E) Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD207
AutoCAD Customizations / 1 credit 2 periods
Creating and customizing icons and functions used for AutoCAD with Windows. Modifying AutoCAD’s menu for Windows and creating new partial menus. Includes file generation and management techniques. Prerequisites: CAD202 or permission of instructor. (F,S,E) Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD210
Charts, Graphs, and Diagrams / 1 credit 2 periods
Selection, design, and drawing of charts, graphs, and diagrams. Includes both popular and technical charting techniques. Prerequisites: (CAD132 and CAD150) or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD215
Three-Dimensional AutoCAD Modeling / 3 credits 6 periods
Reduction of 3D design concepts to coordinate space and procedural syntax required for AutoCAD 3D file development. Manipulation of wireframes; surfacing techniques; development of solids using Boolean operations. Production of standard displays and outputs involving 3D objects. Prerequisites: (CAD101 and CAD135) or permission of instructor.

CAD220
Design Materials and Information / 1 credit 1 period
Use of common reference materials, such as the Machinery’s Handbook and ANSI standards, as part of the drafting/design process. Focus on practical data for mechanical applications in small manufacturing plants and job shops. Prerequisites: CAD132 or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD222
Mechanisms / 1 credit 2 periods
Selection, design, and drawing of common devices used to transmit motion and power from one mechanical system to another. Covers gears, pulleys, chains and sprockets, cams and linkages. Prerequisites: (CAD132 and CAD150) or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD235
Modeling, Rendering and Animation for Technical Presentations
3 credits 6 periods
Intermediate course in technical modeling, visualization, and animation. Uses Discreet's 3D Studio's software suite of modeling, rendering and animation tools to visualize and solve design issues. Development of professional quality presentation materials for design projects. Prerequisites: ART/MMT184 or (ART/MMT184AA, AR/MMT184AB, ART/MMT184AC and CAD215) or permission of instructor.

CAD240
Introduction to Electronic Applications / 1 credit 2 periods
Different drawing types; use of parts libraries; basic elements of design layout for CAD. Identification of symbols and their relationship to the physical parts. Prerequisites: (CAD132 and CAD150) or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD242
Schematic and Logic Diagrams / 1 credit 2 periods
Use of symbol libraries and the basic elements of design layout for CAD. Identification of symbols and their relationship to the physical parts. Prerequisites: CAD240 or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD244
Racks, Panels, Chassis, and Enclosures / 1 credit 2 periods
Introduction to the design and drawing of electronic cards racks, control panels, and chassis/enclosures. Generation of specification control drawings to insure that purchased parts meet manufacturing requirements, and on “make from” drawings for altering purchased parts. Prerequisites: CAD240 or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD245
Design and Modeling of Mechanisms / 3 credits 6 periods
Specialized training in the design of manufactured products using commercially available mechanisms and hardware. Specific applications include: cams, gears, specification control parts, and operating sheets (O.S.) and methods of tooling (M.O.T.). Prerequisites: CAD175 or permission of instructor.

CAD246
Discrete Component Single-Sided Printed Circuit Board Design
1 credit 2 periods
Generation of appropriate design documentation for the building of a single-sided printed wiring board (PWB) and the production of the electronic component assembly (ECA). Prerequisites: CAD240 or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD248
Routing and Interconnecting Diagrams / 1 credit 2 periods
Generation of appropriate manufacturing documentation for the connection of multiple electronic assemblies. Prerequisites: CAD240 or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD250
Multi-layer Circuit Board Design / 1 credit 2 periods
Generation of appropriate design documentation for the building of a double-sided printed wiring board (PWB) and the production of the electronic component assembly (ECA), including integrated circuits. Prerequisites: CAD246 or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD260
Introduction to Tool Design / 1 credit 2 periods
The tool design process and specific techniques of tooling drawing. An overview of toolmaking and an introduction to tooling materials and heat treatment. Prerequisites: (CAD132 and CAD150) or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD262
Introduction to Jig Design / 1 credit 2 periods
The jig design process and specific techniques of jig drawing. Proper locating and holding of single or multiple parts for the drilling of holes and their related operations. Prerequisites: CAD260 or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD264
Introduction to Fixture Design / 1 credit 2 periods
The fixture design process and specific techniques of fixture drawing. The proper locating and holding of single or multiple parts for multiple machining operations. Prerequisites: CAD260 or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD265
Architectural Software (ADT) II: Commercial CAD / 3 credits 6 periods
Use of Architectural Desktop, an architectural solid modeling software to generate features associated with commercial building design. CAD treatment of selected details and other structural practices common to nonresidential buildings. Emphasis on the practices and standards of working drawings. Prerequisites: CAD165.

CAD266
Single Point Cutting Tool Design / 1 credit 2 periods
Basics of chip formation and impact of tool geometry on the cutting process. Design of single-point cutting tools, boring bars, and milling cutters. Prerequisites: CAD260 or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD268
Operations Sheets (OS’s) / 1 credit 2 periods
Introduction to process engineering: basics of writing operation sheets and methods of tooling instructions (MOT’s). Using computerized design drawing databases for generating manufacturing instructions for production departments. Prerequisites: CAD260 or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD269
Landscape Computer Aided Design / 3 credits 3 periods
Computer-aided landscape design, site layout and analysis, landscape design modeling, graphics, sprinkler design, detail drawings, landscape legends, sectional and 3-D views, E-Z estimate and Database use. Prerequisites: ([AGB139 or (BPC101AA, BPC/CIS114AA,and BPC117AD), or (CAD120 and CAD125)], and AGL189), or permission of instructor.

CAD274
Residential Design CAD / 3 credits 6 periods
Developing designs with plans and details based on current design vogues. CAD problem solving associated with design. Prerequisites: (CAD152 and CAD164) or permission of instructor. (O) Last offering Spring 2006.

CAD275
Right of Way Improvement I: Base Maps / 1 credit 2 periods
Production of base maps for use in utility and street improvements. Prerequisites: (CAD140, CAD150, and DFT106) or permission of instructor. (O) Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD276
Right of Way Improvement II: Streets / 1 credit 2 periods
Production of street improvements, maps, and profiles. Prerequisites: CAD275 or permission of instructor. (O) Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD277
Right of Way Improvement III: Water and Sewer Lines / 1 credit 2 periods
Production of plans and profiles for utility improvements. Prerequisites: CAD275 or permission of instructor. (O) Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD278
Site Development II: Earthwork / 1 credit 2 periods
Volumetric analysis of earthwork (cuts and fills) utilizing civil engineering/surveying application software. Prerequisites: CAD174 or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD279
Site Development III: Civil Project / 1 credit 2 periods
Production of base mapping, earthwork, grading and drainage, and infrastructure plans for an actual civil project utilizing civil engineering/surveying application software. Prerequisites: CAD278 or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD280
Advanced Parametric Modeling / 1 credit 2 periods
Acquaints experienced CAD users with the principles of three-dimensional parametric modeling in manufacturing and construction. Construction of primitive, regional, and composite models. Editing, displaying, assigning properties, and importing/exporting of databases. Prerequisites: CAD200 or permission of instructor. Last offering Fall 2005.

CAD281
Electro-Mechanical Product Documentation / 3 credits 6 periods
Specialized training in the documentation and design of electro-mechanical products, using various sources of design information as part of the manufacturing process. Typical construction documents for this class will include block, schematic, logic, and interconnect diagrams, electronic component assemblies (ECA's), printed wiring board packages, and chassis and rack design including front panel layout. Prerequisites: CAD175 or permission of instructor.

CAD285
Digital Terrain Modeling / 3 credits 6 periods
Surface modeling and analysis using software developed for civil projects. Development of diagnostic skills useful in the examination and validation of digital terrain models. Emphasis on understanding and manipulation of surface elements and their sources. Prerequisites: CAD185.

CAD295
Design Geometry / 3 credits 6 periods
CAD based graphical solutions for problems in architectural and engineering design. Study of the geometry of technical drawing with an emphasis on the space relationship of points, lines and planes. Develop skills used to resolve design problems using both analytical and graphical methods. Prerequisites: (CAD215 and DFT107) or permission of instructor.

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Drafting Technology (DFT)

DFT106
Algebra and Graphs for Design Technology / 3 credits 3 periods
Algebraic principles and applications used in the design trades. Additional topics in the use of rectangular coordinates. Prerequisites: MAT092 or equivalent, or 1 year of high school algebra, or permission of department. (F,S,D,E)

DFT107
Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry for Design Technology / 3 credits 3 periods
An introduction to plane trigonometry and plane and solid geometry with practical applications to the field of design drafting. Problems in the analysis of force, stress, and vectors as well as primary geometric considerations. Prerequisites: DFT106 or equivalent. (F,S,D,E)

DFT121
Introduction To Architectural Drafting / 3 credits 6 periods
Emphasis on basic drafting techniques and principles of architectural drafting. Use of basic drafting instruments. Includes lettering, line weights, dimensioning, multiview projection, floor plans, elevations, construction details, and portfolio development. Prerequisites: None. (F,S)

DFT126
Building Trades Blueprint Reading / 3 credits 3 periods
Analysis and interpretation of technical drawings common to the construction industry and building trades. Prerequisites: None. Last offering Fall 2005.

DFT216
Descriptive Geometry / 3 credits 6 periods
Graphical solutions for problems in engineering drawing. A study of the geometry of technical drawing with emphasis on the space relationship of points, lines and planes. Prerequisites: (CAD154 or CAD162) or DFT110 or DFT121 or equivalent. Last offering Fall 2005.

DFT260
Introduction to AutoLISP / 1 credit 2 periods
Familiarizes AutoCAD users with the basic features and routines of AutoLISP. Loading and using LISP functions. Prerequisites: CAD150 or DFT256AA or equivalent. (F,S,E) Last offering Fall 2005.

DFT261
AutoLISP / 1 credit 2 periods
Emphasis on developing effective programming skills in AutoLISP and making substantial changes to the AutoCAD program. Prerequisites: ([CAD204, CAD205, CAD206, CAD207] or DFT256AA), and DFT260, or equivalent, or equivalent experience with another programming language. (S,E) Last offering Fall 2005.

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