CADD 101 Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting and Design

This course introduces students to the Computer-Aided Design system. Students will learn how to adapt basic technical drafting and three-dimensional design techniques to computer-generated drawings of the various design disciplines. Students will receive hands-on training and will develop the techniques that are essential in today’s job market.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. Identify the hardware and software requirements to maintain and operate a CAD system.
2. Create, modify, and publish 2D and 3D CAD drawing files.
3. Develop discipline-specific drawing environments.
4. Create a library of parts and symbols.
5. Identify and apply the appropriate technology to create multiview drawings (sections, details, etc.) for architectural, electro-mechanical, and civil engineering applications.
6. Create scale-accurate hardcopy 2D prints and 3D printed models of CAD files using appropriate technology to accomplish project outcomes.
7. Communicate and collaborate through technology-mediated tools to format and present drawings and models.

Course Objectives

1. Identify the hardware and software requirements to maintain and operate a CAD system.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

2. Create, modify, and publish 2D and 3D CAD drawing files.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

3. Develop discipline-specific drawing environments.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

4. Create a library of parts and symbols.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

5. Identify and apply the appropriate technology to create multiview drawings (sections, details, etc.) for architectural, electro-mechanical, and civil engineering applications.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Project

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Technological Literacy Rubric
6. Create scale-accurate hardcopy 2D prints and 3D printed models of CAD files using appropriate technology to accomplish project outcomes.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Project

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Technological Literacy Rubric
7. Communicate and collaborate through technology-mediated tools to format and present drawings and models.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Project

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Technological Literacy Rubric