Computer-Aided Design for Architecture and Engineering

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Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education courses .

Fall Semester Year 1*

CADD 101 - Introduction to CADD 3 Credit(s).
CONT 101 - Construction Blueprint Reading 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
MATH 135 - Applied Algebra and Trigonometry 3 Credit(s).

Spring Semester Year 1

CADD 103 - CAD Engineering Drawing I 3 Credit(s).
CADD 121 - Customizing AutoCAD 3 Credit(s).
CADD 141 - AutoCAD 3D 3 Credit(s).
CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences 3-4 Credits.

Fall Semester Year 2

CADD 111 - CAD Applications – MicroStation 3 Credit(s).
CADD 131 - CAD Management 3 Credit(s).
CADD 151 - Technical Animation 3 Credit(s).
CADD 154 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
CADD 202 - CAD Building Information Modeling(BIM)-Revit 3 Credit(s).

Spring Semester Year 2

CADD 201 - CAD Specialization – MicroStation 3 Credit(s).
CADD 241 - CAD Engineering Drawing II 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 239 - Business Communications 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.
Program Elective 3 Credits.

General Education Requirements and Electives - 18-19 Credits

General Education Requirements:

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
MATH 135 - Applied Algebra and Trigonometry 3 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education Courses . One course must be a Diversity course.

Biological and Physical Science 3-4 Credits.
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.

Program Requirements and Electives - 42-43 Credits

Program Requirements:

CADD 101 - Introduction to CADD 3 Credit(s).
or
CADD 102 - Intermediate AutoCAD 3 Credit(s).
CADD 103 - CAD Engineering Drawing I 3 Credit(s).
CADD 111 - CAD Applications – MicroStation 3 Credit(s).
CADD 121 - Customizing AutoCAD 3 Credit(s).
CADD 131 - CAD Management 3 Credit(s).
CADD 141 - AutoCAD 3D 3 Credit(s).
CADD 151 - Technical Animation 3 Credit(s).
CADD 154 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
CADD 201 - CAD Specialization – MicroStation 3 Credit(s).
CADD 202 - CAD Building Information Modeling(BIM)-Revit 3 Credit(s).
CADD 241 - CAD Engineering Drawing II 3 Credit(s).
CONT 101 - Construction Blueprint Reading 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 239 - Business Communications 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Choose one class from the following list.

CADD 152 - Intermediate Rendering and Technical Animation 3 Credit(s).
CADD 183 - Coop Education 3 Credits.
CADD 226 - Architectural Computer-Aided Design Applications 3 Credit(s).
CADD 231 - AutoLISP 3 Credit(s).
CADD 242 - Solid Modeling 3 Credit(s).
CADD 243 - Intermediate Solid Modeling 3 Credit(s).
CADD 251 - Computer-Aided Civil Applications 3 Credit(s).
CADD 293 - Independent Study 3 Credits.
CAMM 101 - Numerically Controlled Machines 3 Credit(s).
CAMM 111 - Machine Tool Processes I 4 Credit(s).
CAMM 156 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 3 Credit(s).
CONT 106 - Construction Materials and Methods 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 111 - Logic and OO Design 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 212 - Visual Basic Programming 4 Credit(s).
CSIT 214 - C++ Programming 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 142 - Introduction to Linux/UNIX 3 Credit(s).
SURV 101 - Surveying Instruments 3 Credit(s).
SURV 121 - Topographical Mapping 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed college coursework at other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 in the first semester at CCBC. This is a 1-credit class, and it does not count towards the number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) for this requirement to be waived.

Program Description

The Computer-Aided Design for Architecture and Engineering degree program is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position in the mechanical, architectural, civil, structural, or other design-related industry. Students graduating with this degree may find employment under the guidance of engineers as CAD operators, engineering technicians, CAD drafters, and design assistants creating technical drawings for engineering applications.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

recognize and apply standard drafting principles in a CAD environment;
develop working knowledge and skills to effectively and efficiently create drawings using several software programs;
identify and explain the function and purpose of CAD system components;
apply basic dimensioning procedures; and
plot CAD drawings at designated scales.