Computer Aided Design

½ Credit

Computer Aided Design (CAD) is an introductory course for the extensive field of design and utilizing computing systems as means for ideations, schematics, and models of parts to be made by engineers or manufacturers. This course is here to provide hands-on experiences using a wide variety of technical subjects and content matter vital to the design of parts and technological systems. This course will provide the opportunity to learn, apply, and utilize computer aided drafting tools used in the design and production of products and technological systems. Below are some of the opportunities, experiences, and skills that can be attained through this course:

    • Creating Shapes and Geometries with CAD tools
    • Designing Products
    • Creating Designs for Packaging Science
    • Analyzing and Creating a Design Process
    • Architectural Floor Planning
    • Designing Products for 3D Printing
    • Drawing Products for a LASER to be Cut and Engraved
    • Designing an entire product with reverse engineering principles

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