CAD 1040 - Computer Aided Design and Drafting

Clock Hours: 240

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Industry Certifications Elective - AutoDesk Certified User

Course Description:
Introduces the student to the use of the computer as a tool to generate 2-D drawings and basic solids. Students will gain knowledge in basic and advanced concepts, terminology, and techniques necessary for CAD applications. The course is designed to teach the students to construct geometry, create dimension styles and employ proper dimensioning techniques, construct pictorial drawings, use libraries of standard components, advanced plot styles, and construct basic solids.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Understand the operating system’s user interface and the file management commands
Understand the units-of-measure used by the CAD system
Demonstrate knowledge of Cartesian coordinate system
Use standard predefined prototype or template files
Understand the CAD system’s layering methodology
Create, edit, and modify basic 2-D geometry
Annotate geometry
Create and modify dimension styles
Understand plotting-scale scheme, and advanced plotting
Describe and create a block, cell or details library
Use libraries of standard components
Use and understand pictorial drawing commands
Create solid models in CAD