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

Course Objectives

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