MWCC College Catalog 2008-2009 — Computer–aided Design Drafting
CAD101 INTRODUCTION TO CAD
3 credits
This course represents an introduction to computer-aided drawing (CAD). It
will introduce the student to the software and the hardware capability of
the system by generating, moving, editing, deleting, and zooming the basic
elements and features. Familiarity will be achieved with keyboard, menu,
function buttons, and other system peripherals. Once the system’s working
characteristics are mastered, emphasis will then be placed on the steps of
the layout process of utilizing AutoCAD. Prerequisites: ENG100, MAT120, RDG100,
or placement. Offered occasionally.
CAD110 ARCHITECTURAL CAD
3 credits
This course will build upon the student’s knowledge of AutoCAD to produce
architectural designs for residential and commercial structures. Site plans,
elevations, roof framing, sections, electrical and plumbing fixtures, window
and door schedules, structural connections, and layouts are introduced. The
course will require projects as a means of overall assessment. Prerequisites:
CAD101, MET105 (or competency). Offered occasionally.
CAD130 INTERMEDIATE CAD
3 credits
This course draws upon previous knowledge of personal computers (PCs), Windows,
basic drafting concepts, and Computer Aided Design (CAD) to develop expertise
in two-dimensional AutoCAD. The course will teach the student how to make,
edit, view, and plot drawings to their specifications. Basic AutoCAD configuration
and the control and customization of the AutoCAD drawing environment will
be covered. Prerequisites: CAD101, MET105. Offered occasionally.
CAD131 3-D AUTOCAD
3 credits
3-D CAD will build upon and expand the student’s existing AutoCAD knowledge.
The course will investigate the creation, viewing, and editing of AutoCAD drawings
in three dimensions. Selected topics to be covered are coordinate systems (World
and User), Viewpoint and Viewports. Three-dimensional aspects will be covered
completely, but the course will not be limited to these topics only. Other
topics covered will be AutoCAD review, CAD system components, Windows commands,
and CAD system management issues. The course will emphasize advanced CAD concepts
and specific knowledge, rather than CAD operating skill, which is best developed
through regular intensive practice. Prerequisites: CAD130, Intermediate Level
AutoCAD course, or six months’ experience as an AutoCAD operator, or
one year’s experience operating any other CAD system. Offered occasionally.