Computer-Aided Design Technology - Certificate (Career)
APPLICATION CODE 70
For curriculum information, contact the Science, Engineering, and Technology Division—Room SET-430—443-518-1600.
This certificate is available for students seeking entry in the field or desiring enhancement of a present position.
Suggested Semester 1
| CADD 100 | Principles of Drafting | 3 |
| CADD 101 | Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting and Design | 3 |
Suggested Semester 2
| CADD 103 | Intermediate CAD | 3 |
| CMSY 110 | Computer Concepts, Applications, and Ethical Considerations | 3 |
Suggested Semester 3
| CADD 104 | Advanced CAD | 3 |
| CADD 109 | Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM) | 3 |
Suggested Semester 4
| CADD 105 | CAD Projects and Presentations | 3 |
| | OR | |
| CADD 108 | Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) | 3 |
| | OR | |
| CADD 209 | Advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 21
A graduate should be able to
- Demonstrate the knowledge and application of various CAD systems as applied to specific design disciplines.
- Demonstrate mastery of tools used for creating and translating various CAD file formats.
- Demonstrate knowledge of CAD hardware and software requirements including cloud-based workflows and current industry trends.
- Describe and apply the core principles of design and manufacturing using CAD.