Computer-Aided Design/Mechanical Modeling Certificate

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Certificate Requirements:

CADD 101 - Introduction to CADD 3 Credits.
CADD 103 - CAD Engineering Drawing I 3 Credits.
CADD 241 - CAD Engineering Drawing II 3 Credits.
CADD 141 - AutoCAD 3D 3 Credits.
CADD 242 - Solid Modeling 3 Credits.

Total Number of Credits Required for Certificate: 15*

*A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101 course, Transitioning to College, went into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101 during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the certificate to 16 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Program Outcomes:

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

create three dimensional, computer models utilizing sketches, profiles, dimensions and constraints;
develop associative two dimensional, orthographic drawings from three dimensional models; and
generate and plot rendered images from three dimensional models.

Program Description:

Certificates are awarded to students completing the course pattern with a 2.0 GPA or higher. Courses may be taken in any sequence as long as the prerequisites are met. The CAD certificate program prepares students to work as computer-aided drafters/designers in industry and to upgrade the skills of persons presently employed as drafters in a relatively short academic period by including only CADD and supporting courses. Course work completed in the CADD certificate program is fully applicable to the CADD Associate of Applied Science degree.

The CAD Mechanical Modeling certificate prepares the student for employment in a design firm addressing manufacturing or mechanical problems.

Students should contact the CADD Program Coordinator for guidance in selecting appropriate electives and sequencing of courses.

Semester Sequence

Computer-Aided Design/Mechanical Modeling Certificate Semester Sequence