Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

Introduces creating and editing electrical drawings using CAD software. Covers project files, electrical schematics, panel drawings, PLC symbols, creating custom symbols, and generating reports. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Covers basic operations for creating drawings and assemblies. Uses a software platform called Solidworks. Allows for some self-paced work, but instructor-led demonstrations and additional exercises outside the text are required. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Extends the skills with Solidworks covered in Intro to Parametric Modeling. Covers intermediate topics in mastering part modeling, assembly modeling, surfacing, sheet metal, and simulation xpress. The CSWA certification will be offered. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take CAD-110.

Extends the skills with Solidworks covered in Parametric Solid Modeling I. Focuses on Solidworks advanced features of the software useful to the design/manufacturing workplace. Covers advanced topics in surfacing, sheet metal modeling, Weldments, Mold tools, drawings, and 3-D drawing annotations as time allows. Additional certifications tests will be offered. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take CAD-140.

Introduces the fundamentals of drafting, such as graphic language and vocabulary, orthographic projection, drawing layouts, section views, title blocks and dimensioning. Explains the tools and techniques of the trade. Covers the basic concepts of creating engineering drawings that are submitted to be manufactured. Uses a software platform called Creo. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take CAD-141.

Introduces students to the historical factors that have helped shape manufacturing over centuries. Covers the current and emerging 3D printing applications and describes advantages and limitations of each technology. Evaluates real-life scenarios. Includes hands-on components of this class. Requires that students download and print a model, as well as create a 3D model and then make a .stl file and print it. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Introduces the basic principles and skills of BIM (Building Information Management) software for the creation of architectural documents. Focus is on broad, basic understanding of common tools, assemblies, and systems. Follows examples, videos, and/or textbook resources to establish competency before creating original, basic architectural documents based on assigned parameters. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Introduces the special symbols used on mechanical drawings. Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing is a means of specifying engineering design and drawing requirements with respect to actual function and relationship of part features. It is a technique that ensures the most economical and effective production of these features for fabrication and inspection. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Provides instruction in entry-level computer-aided design (CAD) skills. Covers basic commands, CAD hardware and applications, and complete 2-D drawings with AutoCAD. Requires computer familiarity. Allows for some self-paced work. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Introduces the basics of 3D parametric modeling using Solidworks. Includes creating and modifying part files, applying sketch constraints, dimension and annotating drawings, and constructing work planes, axes, and points. Covers creating assembly files. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Builds on the skills from Solidworks I, covering intermediate techniques in part modeling, surface modeling, 3D sketching, sheet metal and assemblies. Applies advanced modeling strategies and prepares for the CSWA certification. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Pre/corequisite: Take CAD-330.

Advances the skills learned in Solidworks II, focusing on more complex features of the software. Covers advanced surface modeling, mold design, sheet metal, weldments, and advanced drawings and 3-D drawing annotations as time allows. Prepares for additional certification tests. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take CAD-340.

Introduces the basics of 3D parametric modeling using Creo. Includes creating and modifying part files, applying sketch constraints, dimension and annotating drawings, and constructing work planes, axes, and points. Covers creating assembly files. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Allows a qualified honors student to pursue a special concentration of study under the guidance of a faculty member. Requires completion of an honors project contract. May be taken more than once. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B; Comments: Requires approval of supervising professor and dean

Provides readings, papers and basic research or other projects under the individual guidance of a staff member. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B; Comments: Permission of instructor, dean