General Catalog 2008-2009

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.

(+) indicates course prerequisites.

Required Courses: 46-47 credits

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

ART100 + ART184    CAD101 + CAD100 + CAD145 + CAD155 + CAD215 + CAD295 + CET211      DFT106 + MAT151 + DFT107 + MAT182

Introduction to Computer Graphic Art Computer Animation Elements of CAD Graphics (AutoCAD) Fundamentals of 2-D AutoCAD Survey of CAD Advanced 2-D CAD Techniques Three-Dimensional AutoCAD Modeling Design Geometry Strength of Materials Algebra and Graphs for Design Technology (3) or College Algebra (4) Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry           for Design Technology (3) or Plane Trigonometry (3)

1 credit 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		12 credits
+ CAD165  + CAD265 + CAD265 + CAD267    BLT263  + CAD255	Architectural Software (AutoCAD Architecture) I:          Residential CAD (3) or Architectural Drawings (REVIT) I: Residential CAD (3) Architectural Software (AutoCAD Architecture) II:          Commercial CAD (3) or Architectural Drawings (REVIT) II: Commercial CAD (3) Building Codes Structural Details	3 3 3 3
Group II. Manufacturing Option		12 credits
+ CAD175 + CAD245 + CAD281 + CAD++++	Manufacturing Modeling and Design Design and Modeling of Mechanisms Electro-Mechanical Product Documentation Any Computer-Aided Design (CAD) course	3 3 3 3
Group III. Civil Project Option		12 credits
+ CAD186 + CAD286 + CET101 + CAD255	Site Development I Site Development II Surveying I Structural Details	3 3 3 3

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

+ CAD165 + CAD175 + CAD186 + CAD286 + CAD245 + CAD265 + CAD281 + ART185 + CAD167 + CAD267 + CAD255    DFT121

Architectural Software (AutoCAD Architecture) I:       Residential CAD Manufacturing Modeling and Design Site Development I Site Development II Design and Modeling of Mechanisms Architectural Software (AutoCAD Architecture) II:       Commercial CAD Electro-Mechanical Product Documentation 3-D Modeling for Animation Architectural Drawings (REVIT) I: Residential CAD Architectural Drawings (REVIT) II: Commercial CAD Structural Details Introduction to Architectural Drafting

3 credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

General Education Requirements: 22 credits

Core: (12 credits) First-Year Composition:			6 credits
+ + +	ENG101 ENG111 ENG102	First-Year Composition (3) and Technical Writing (3) or First-Year Composition (3)
Oral Communication:			3
+ +	COM100 COM110 COM225 COM230	Introduction to Human Communication (3) or Interpersonal Communication (3) or Public Speaking (3) or Small Group Communication (3)
Critical Reading:			3
+ +	CRE101 CRE111	Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) or Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) or Equivalent by assessment
Mathematics:			0
		Met by (DFT106 or MAT151) and (DFT107 or MAT182) in Required Courses area.
Distribution: (10 credits) Humanities and Fine Arts:			3
		Any approved course, see here.
Social and Behavioral Sciences:			3
	ECN211 ECN212	Macroeconomic Principles (3) or Microeconomic Principles (3)
Natural Sciences:			4
+	PHY101 PHY111	Introduction to Physics (4) or General Physics I (4) (either is recommended)

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Basic CAD Certificate / 15 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.

(+) indicates course prerequisites.

Required Courses: 15 credits

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

CAD101    CAD100 + CAD145 + CAD155 + CAD215

Elements of CAD Graphics (AutoCAD) Fundamentals of 2D AutoCAD Survey of CAD Advanced 2D CAD Techniques Three-Dimensional AutoCAD Modeling

3 credit 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: 21 credits

CAD101 + CAD100 + CAD145 + CAD155 + CAD215    DFT106 + DFT107

Elements of CAD Graphics (AutoCAD) Fundamentals of 2D AutoCAD Survey of CAD Advanced 2D CAD Techniques Three-Dimensional AutoCAD Modeling Algebra and Graphs for Design Technology Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry for       Design Technology

3 credits 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 credits

Restricted Electives: 9 credits

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

BLT263 + CAD281  + CET101 +CAD255

Building Codes Electro-Mechanical Product Documentation Surveying I Structural Details

3 credits 3 3 3

AND

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

+ CAD165 + CAD167  + CAD175  + CAD185

Architectural Software (AutoCAD Architecture) I:       Residential CAD Architectural Drawings (REVIT) I: Residential CAD Manufacturing Modeling and Design COGO Boundaries and Alignments

3 credits 3 3 3

AND

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

+CAD245 +CAD265 +CAD267 +CAD285

Design and Modeling of Mechanisms Architectural Software (ADT) II: Commercial CAD Architectural Drawings (REVIT) I: Residential CAD Digital Terrain Modeling

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

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)

CAD100
Fundamentals of 2D AutoCAD / 3 credits 6 periods
Utilize AutoCAD software to generate two-dimensional (2-D) drawings and components in a generic installation. Apply basic AutoCAD commands and properties to format, draw, edit, layer, dimension, import/export, and manage drawing files. Creation, manipulation, and hardcopy production of 2-D drawing files from major AutoCAD command and display environments and plot options. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E)

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)

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: CAD100 and CAD101, or permission of instructor. (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: CAD100 and CAD101, or permission of instructor. (F,S)

CAD165
Architectural Software (AutoCAD Architecture) I: Residential CAD / 3 credits 6 periods
Introduction to AutoCAD Architecture, a modeling software used by architecture professionals. Procedures unique to advanced software and pertinent to architectural documentation. Emphasison residential working drawings. Prerequisites: CAD145 or permission of Instructor. CAD255 is highly recommended. (F,S)

CAD167
Architectural Drawings (REVIT) I: Residential CAD / 3 credits 6 periods
Introduction to REVIT architectural modeling software used by the architectural industry. Advanced software utilization and skills pertinent to architectural documentation. Emphasis on residential working drawings. Prerequisites: CAD145 or permission of instructor. CAD 255 recommended.

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)

CAD186
Site Development I / 3 credits 6 periods
Use coordinate geometry and survey point databases to create topographic maps utilizing civil engineering/surveying application software. Volumetric analysis of earthwork (cut and fills) utilizing civil engineering/surveying application software. Production of base mapping, earthwork, grading, and drainage plan utilizing civil engineering/surveying application software. Prerequisites: CAD145 or permission of instructor.

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)

CAD255
Structural Details / 3 credits 6 periods
CAD-based instruction in the development of framing plans, sections, and details of typical southwestern construction systems. Creation of personal standard detail files for wood, concrete/ masonry, and steel construction systems. Includes applicable codes, materials, methods, and office practices. Prerequisites: CAD145 or permission of instructor.

CAD265
Architectural Software (AutoCAD Architecture) II: Commercial CAD / 3 credits 6 periods
Use of AutoCAD Architecture, an architectural 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. CAD255 is highly recommended. (F,S)

CAD267
Architectural Drawings (REVIT) II: Commercial CAD / 3 credits 6 periods
Use of REVIT architectural modeling software utilized by the architectural industry to generate plans and features associated with commercial building design. Focus on CAD development of selected plans, details, and structural practices common to nonresidential buildings. Prerequisites: CAD167 or permission of instructor.

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)

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)

CAD286
Site Development II / 3 Credits 6 Periods
Use a coordinate geometry and survey point database to create construction drawings utilizing civil engineering/surveying software. Prerequisites: CAD186.

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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