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CAD 135- Electrical/Electronic Blueprint Reading

Presents an interpretation of basic shop drawings, conventional systems, terminology, and principles used by the mechanical draftsman. Explains common electrical and electronic symbols, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and application of wiring diagrams.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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CAD 140- Technical Drawing

Enhances the principles learned that are related directly to the field of drafting and design. Gives a more in-depth exposure to detail and working drawings, dimensioning, tolerancing and conventional drafting practices. Teaches CAD modeling, may include parametric modeling. (Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 140 and DRF 140.)

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4
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CAD 151- Engineering Drawing Fundamentals I

Introduces technical drafting from the fundamentals through advanced drafting practices. Includes lettering, geometric construction, technical sketching, orthographic projection, sections, intersections, development, fasteners. Teaches theory and application of dimensioning and tolerances, pictorial drawing, and preparation of drawings. Part I of II. (Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 151 and DRF 151.)

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Lab Hours: 6 | Contact Hours: 7
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CAD 152- Engineering Drawing Fundamentals II

Introduces technical drafting from the fundamentals through advanced drafting practices. Includes lettering, geometric construction, technical sketching, orthographic projection, sections, intersections, development, fasteners. Teaches theory and application of dimensioning and tolerances, pictorial drawing, and preparation of drawings. Part II of II. (Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 152 and DRF 152.)

Prerequisite: CAD 151
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Lab Hours: 6 | Contact Hours: 7
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CAD 160- Machine Blueprint Reading

Introduces interpretation of various blueprints and working drawings. Applies basic principles and techniques such as visualization of an object, orthographic projection, technical sketching and drafting terminology. Requires outside preparation. (Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 160 and DRF 160.)

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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CAD 165- Architectural Blueprint Reading

Emphasizes reading, understanding and interpreting standard types of architectural drawings including plans, elevation, sections and details. (Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 165 and DRF 165.)

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4
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CAD 201- Computer-Aided Drafting and Design I

Teaches computer-aided drafting concepts and equipment designed to develop a general understanding of components of a typical CAD system and its operation. (Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 201 and DRF 201.)

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 5
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CAD 202- Computer-Aided Drafting and Design II

Teaches production drawings and advanced operations in computer-aided drafting. (Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 202 and DRF 202.)

Prerequisite: CAD 201
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 5
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CAD 211- Advanced Technical Drafting I

Teaches use of drafting equipment and applications, emphasizing knowledge and skill required for industrial drawing. Includes piping, gearing, geometric and positional tolerances and 2D/3D drawing layout. (Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 211 and DRF 211.)

Prerequisite: CAD 151 and CAD 201
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 5
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CAD 212- Advanced Technical Drafting II

Teaches concepts of sheet metal fabrication including radii, fillets and tolerances, electrical and electronics symbols and drawing, and advanced design drafting techniques. (Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 212 and DRF 212.)

Prerequisite: CAD 151 and CAD 201
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 5
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CAD 238- Computer-Aided Modeling and Rendering I

Focuses on training students in the contemporary techniques of 3-D modeling, rendering, and animation on the personal computer. Introduces the principles of visualization, sometimes known as photo-realism, which enables the student to create presentation drawings for both architectural and industrial product design. Uses computer animation to produce walk-throughs that will bring the third dimension to architectural designs. Part I of II. (Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 238 and DRF 238.)

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4
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CAD 241- Parametric Solid Modeling I

Focuses on teaching students the design of parts by parametric solid modeling. Topics covered will include, but not limited to, sketch profiles; geometric and dimensional constraints; 3-D features; model generation by extrusion, revolution and sweep; and the creation of 2-D drawing views that include sections, details and auxiliary. Part I of II. (Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 241 and DRF 241.)

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4
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CAD 280- Design Capstone Project

Focuses on design projects developed independently and in consultation with the Instructor. Topics covered but not limited to: parametric modeling, civil, mechanical piping, architectural applications, structural, electro-mechanical, 3-D solids, exploration of application software and the integration of CAD/CAM. (Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 280 and DRF 280.)

Prerequisite: ARC 122 and ARC 221 OR CAD 201 and CAD 211
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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