Computer-Aided Design Technology A.A.S.
Typical Class Schedule
First Year
Fall Semester
- COMP 101 - Composition and Research
- MATH 102 - Intermediate Algebra w Trig
- PHYS 107 - Introductory Physics I
- DRFT 151 - Engineering Drawing I
- MECH 120 - Engineering Materials
- CAD 184 - CAD for Mechanical Design
Spring Semester
- COMP 110 - Technical Communications
- MATH 103 - College Algebra w/ Trig
- CAD 186 - 3-D Parametric Solid Modeling
- MECH 101 - Machine Tools
- MECH 211 - Analytical Mechanics (Statics)
- MFG 110 - Dimensional Metrology
Second Year
Fall Semester
- DRFT 252 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- MFG 206 - CNC Machining
- MECH 213 - Strength of Materials
- MFG 221 - Manufacturing Processes 1
- Technical Elective as advised
- General Education Elective
Spring Semester
- MECH 212 - Mechanical Design
- MFG 240 - Design/Manufacture Capstone
- MFG 207 - Quality Control
- MFG 208 - CAM - Mastercam
- CAD 286 - Advanced CAD
- General Education Elective
The two-year Design and Drafting Technology curriculum has a total of 67-70 credit hours: 22 credit hours of courses in humanities, social sciences, mathematics and sciences, and 45-48 credit hours of mechanical, CAD, manufacturing and elective courses. The minimum math required is MATH 103 Algebra and Trig III. A beginning student having the minimum entrance requirements will take the following sequence of courses.
