General Catalog 2006-2007

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 Information: Susan Campbell
Phone: 623.845.3164

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)

BLT128
Mechanical Codes / 3 credits 3 periods
Code requirements and construction practices. Topics include duct work, conductors and fuel supply, insulation, and controls. Prerequisites: None. (S,E)

BLT191
Applied Plumbing Codes / 3 credits 3 periods
Uniform plumbing code and plumbing systems installation requirements. Code administration as well as requirements relative to the installation and maintenance of plumbing systems. Prerequisites: None. (F,E)

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. (S,E)

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. (F,E)

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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)

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: None. (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. (F,S)

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. (F,S)

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. (F,S)

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. (O)

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. (F,S,E)

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. (F,S,E)

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. (F,S)

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.

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. (F,S,E)

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. (F,S)

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. (O)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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.

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. (F,S,E)

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. (F,S,E)

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. (O)

 

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