CAD: Computer Aided Drafting

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CAD-118 Technical Drawing and CAD

3 credits—This course will introduce hands-on technical drawing and computer-aided drafting and design. Basic drawing tools and computer hardware, software and file management will be discussed. Basic manual drawing and two-dimensional engineering CAD drawing creation will be covered. Various editing techniques in CAD will be examined. Manual drawings will be created; CAD drawings will be created, edited and plotted.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64

Pre/Co-requisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in CSC-110, or EGT-108, or EGT-410. For non-majors, a student with basic computer proficiency can be enrolled with instructor consent.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $792.00

CAD-200 CAD SoftPlan

3 credits—The CAD SoftPlan course will introduce students to an object-based CAD program and the process involved in generating a complete set of residential working drawings. Emphasis will be placed on setting up a drawing, using file management, organizing architectural information, paying attention to detail, converting sketches to CAD, modifying CAD drawings, and applying problem solving skills.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CON-102.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00

CAD-208 SoftPlan 2

3 credits—The Softplan 2 Course will introduce students to advanced Softplan skills involved in generating a complete set of residential working drawings. Emphasis will be placed on advance organization of architectural information, attention to detail, modifying CAD drawings, and applying problem-solving skills.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CAD-200.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00