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Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology (729) |
Associate of Applied Science: Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology |
The Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CAD) Technology program has three different options for students seeking to obtain a degree or choosing to develop or update their technical skills. Those working toward the degree program have a choice between two degree options. The Architectural Drafting and Design Technology specialization prepares students for work in architectural, engineering, and design firms. The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree concentrates on mechanical drafting and design and prepares students for employment in the fields of mechanical and machine design, structural, manufacturing, civil engineering, marine design, and construction. The third option, for those seeking only to acquire or hone their technical skills, is the 33-credit Certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology which primarily consists of technical courses. Students who already have a degree frequently see this Certificate as an excellent choice.
The Associate of Applied Science degree is offered at the Portsmouth and Virginia Beach campuses and focuses on preparing students to work successfully in computer-aided design and related computer-aided manufacturing operations (CAD/CAM). Graduates typically find employment in the fields of mechanical and machine design, structural design, manufacturing, civil engineering, marine design, construction, and related areas. Using Autodesk software, students learn to prepare working drawings reflecting national and international standards, practices, and procedures. Additionally, students learn to prepare engineering drawings supporting mechanical engineering and design utilizing welding details, industrial piping, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, electrical schematics, sheet metal developments, and solid modeling.
Under formal articulation agreements, students may transfer course work to a baccalaureate degree program in an engineering technology area. Students planning on pursuing a baccalaureate degree should meet with the program head in his/her academic plan and consult the receiving institution's catalog and transfer guide.
In addition to preparing students to move directly into business and industry and providing for college transfer opportunities upon graduation, the CAD program is designed to work in partnership with local business and industry to meet their educational and training needs. |
2024-2025 |
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Portsmouth,Virginia Beach |
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CAD 151 |
Engineering Drawing Fundamentals I
| 3 | None | None |
CAD 201 |
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design I
| 4 | None | None |
ENG 111 |
College Composition I
| 3 | None | None |
MEC 111 |
Materials for Industry
| 3 | Eligible to enroll in ENG 111 | None |
MTH 161 |
PreCalculus I
| 3 | MDE 60 or placement | None or MDE 61 with placement |
SDV 100 |
College Success Skills (or SDV 101)
| 1 | None | None |
Semester Total: 17 |
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CAD 152 | Engineering Drawing Fundamentals II
| 3 | CAD 151 | None |
CAD 202 | Computer-Aided Drafting and Design II
| 4 | CAD 201 | None |
MTH 162 | PreCalculus II
| 3 | MTH 161 or MTH 163 with a grade of C or better, or placement | None |
___________ | Humanities Elective 1
| 3 | | |
___________ | Social Science Elective 1
| 3 | | |
Semester Total: 16 |
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CAD 211 | Advanced Technical Drafting I
| 3 | CAD 152 and CAD 201 | None |
CAD 241 | Parametric Solid Modeling I
| 3 | None | None |
MEC 131 | Mechanics I - Statics for Engineering Technology (or Approved Technical Elective) 2
| 3 | MTH 162 or MTH 167 and eligible to enroll in ENG 111 | None |
PHY 201 | General College Physics I 3 (or Approved Technical Elective) 2
| 4 | MTH 161 or MTH 167 with a grade of C or better | None |
___________ | Approved Technical Elective 2
| 3 | | |
Semester Total: 16 |
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CAD 212 | Advanced Technical Drafting II
| 3 | CAD 201 and CAD 202 | None |
CAD 165 | Architectural Blueprint Reading
| 3 | None | None |
MEC 132 | Mechanics II - Strength of Materials for Engineering Technology (or Approved Technical Elective) 2
| 3 | MEC 131 and eligible to enroll in ENG 111 | None |
PHY 202 | General College Physics II 3 (or Approved Technical Elective) 2
| 4 | PHY 201 with a grade of C or better and MTH 162 or MTH 167 with a grade of C or better | None |
___________ | Health/Physical Education Elective 4
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___________ | Social Science Elective 1
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Semester Total: 18 |
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Total Minimum Credits: 67
1Eligible courses are listed under . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). |
2Consult with the program head or counselor. Eligible courses for Approved Technical Elective include any ARC, CAD or MEC courses not required in the program.
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3Students planning on transferring to a four-year program should consult articulation agreements regarding Physics requirement. |
4Students may select any DIT, HLT or PED (activity) course to satisfy this requirement. |
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