CAD 102: Introduction to Computer Aided Design
This course is an introduction to computer assisted design (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 a 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, Solid Works, Siemens NX, or other computer assisted design software. Students gain proficiency in the operation of a PC-based CAD system and a functional understanding of basic CAD techniques. Course is a fundamentals approach and requires no experience with other CAD programs.
- Date:
- 2017
- Primary Material Type:
- Hybrid/Blended Course
- Other Material Types:
- Collection
- Institution:
- Mount Wachusett Community College
- Funding Source:
- TAACCCT Round 3
- Subjects:
- advanced manufacturing, (AMMQC), CAD, drawings
Industry / Occupation
- Industry Partner:
- Various area employers and our local advisory board contributed to the development of these materials.
- Industry Sector:
- Manufacturing -- Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339)
- Occupation:
- Production Occupations (51-0000)
Education / Instructional Information
- Instructional Program:
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 1st year Community College or equivalent
- Time Required:
- 45 hours
- Language:
- English (United States)
- Interactivity Type:
- Mix of Active and Presentation.
- Quality Assurance Organization:
- SkillsCommons Editorial Board
- Quality Note:
- Multiple instructional designers contributed to the development of these resources during several cohorts of students.
- Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
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- Consultations during development of instructional materials
- Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
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- Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
Accessibility
- Accessibility Features:
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- Text Access - Text to Speech
- Text Adjust - Compatible
- Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
- Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
Copyright / Licensing