Computer-Aided Design

Engineering Drafting & Design

Pathway Completion & Course Information

Introduction to Engineering Drawing & Design

Course Number: 48.54100

Pre-Requisites: None

Course Description: Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Design is a foundational course that serves as an introduction to the drafting and design field and is a pre-requisite to all other courses within the Engineering Drawing and Design program. Emphasis is placed on safety, geometric construction, fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drafting, multi-view drawing, dimensioning, and pictorial drawings.  

Survey of Engineering Graphics

Course Number: 48.54200

Pre-Requisites: Introduction to Engineering Drawing & Design Course

Course Description: Survey of Engineering Graphics is designed to further the development of student knowledge and skills in the Engineering Drawing and Design field. Students learn to illustrate more complex objects using the Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) system and develop skills in dimensioning, tolerance, pictorials, sections, auxiliary views, and intersection and developments. 

3D Modeling and Analysis

Course Number: 48.54300

Pre-Requisites: Introduction to Engineering Drawing & Design Course, Survey of Engineering Graphic Course

Course Description: 3D Modeling and Analysis is designed to further the development of student knowledge and skills in engineering and related mechanical design drafting areas. Emphasis is placed on 3D working and assembly drawings including rendering, animation, and 3D printing and design. 

Possible Future Employment Opportunities

Architect

Building Construction Management

Designer

Drafter

Engineer

Estimator

Surveyor

Recommended Technology Career Electives

Computer Courses

Construction

Metals

Physics

Organization Affiliations

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