Technical Certificate
Professional–Technical Program
The Computer Aided Design Technology program of-fers students the opportunity to learn skills required by today’s industries. Students can pursue a two-semester Technical Certificate, a four-semester advanced techni-cal certificate, and a four-semester associate of applied science degree. CADT-Mechanical places heavy emphasis on design principles and computer aided design applica-tions. Portions of the associate of applied science degree options may transfer to various four-year institutions.
Students entering the A.A.S. degree program should be prepared to complete an A.A.S. math requirement and ENGL-101 (or higher) during the first year of the program before they may continue. Placement in specific English and math courses is determined by the college as-sessment test. Prospective students who do not meet the initial eligibility requirements for a professional-technical limited-enrollment program will need to take selected courses to receive necessary skill building prior to enter-ing the program.
Current industry professionals may enroll in a single course on a space-available basis and with instructor permission.
Program Guidelines • 2014-2015
Program Requirements
First Semester
CADT-104M CAD Graphics I-Mechanical
Applications 2
CADT-106M CAD Graphics II-Mechanical
Applications 2
CAOT-164 Computer Fundamentals for Technology Programs 1 CAOT-165 Productivity Software for Technology
Programs 1
ENGL-099 Fundamentals for Writing 3
or ENGL-101 English Composition (3)
MATH-022 Technical Math for Machining and
Computer Aided Design Technology (or
higher) 3-4
Semester Total 12-13 Second Semester
ATEC-117 Occupational Relations and Job Search 1 2
CADT-105 Descriptive Geometry 3
CADT-109 Basic Mechanical Design 4
CAOT-166 Living Online for Technology Programs 1
MACH-153 Precision Measuring 1
MACH-201 Design for Manufacturing 1
Semester Total 12 Third Semester
CADT-250 SolidWorks I 2
CADT-252 SolidWorks II 2
CADT-253 Industrial Processes 3
CADT-255 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 3
MACH-231 Computers and Machines 3
________ General Elective 2
Semester Total 15
Fourth Semester
CADT-254 Power Transmission 3
CADT-257 Advanced Mechanical Design 4 CADT-261 Statics and Strengths of Materials 3
________ General Elective 3
Semester Total 13 Program Total 52-53 Notes:
1 Students may substitute another course with written permission of instructor and division chair.
Computer Aided Design Technology-Mechanical Design Option
Advanced Technical Certificate
Professional–Technical Program
The Computer Aided Design Technology program of-fers students the opportunity to learn skills required by today’s industries. Students can pursue a two-semester Technical Certificate, a four-semester advanced techni-cal certificate, and a four-semester associate of applied science degree. CADT-Mechanical places heavy emphasis on design principles and computer aided design applica-tions. Portions of the associate of applied science degree options may transfer to various four-year institutions.
Students entering the A.A.S. degree program should be prepared to complete an A.A.S. math requirement and ENGL-101 (or higher) during the first year of the program before they may continue. Placement in specific English and math courses is determined by the college as-sessment test. Prospective students who do not meet the initial eligibility requirements for a professional-technical limited-enrollment program will need to take selected courses to receive necessary skill building prior to enter-ing the program.
Current industry professionals may enroll in a single course on a space-available basis and with instructor permission.
Program Guidelines • 2014-2015
Program Requirements
In addition to the specific Computer Aided Design Technol-ogy courses, students must take a minimum of 15 credits of A.A.S. general education courses as specified in the program below.
First Semester
CADT-104M CAD Graphics I-Mechanical
Applications 2
CADT-106M CAD Graphics II-Mechanical
Applications 2
CAOT-164 Computer Fundamentals for Technology Programs 1 CAOT-165 Productivity Software for Technology
Programs 1
ENGL-101 English Composition 1 3
MATH-022 Technical Math for Machining and
Computer Aided Design Technology (or
higher) 3
_______ A.A.S. Natural Science Requirement 2 4 Semester Total 16 Second Semester
ATEC-117 Occupational Relations and Job Search 1 2
CADT-105 Descriptive Geometry 3
CADT-109 Basic Mechanical Design 4
CAOT-166 Living Online for Technology Programs 1
MACH-153 Precision Measuring 1
MACH-201 Design for Manufacturing 1
MATH-143 College Algebra (or higher) 1 3 Semester Total 15 Third Semester
CADT-250 SolidWorks I 2
CADT-252 SolidWorks II 2
CADT-253 Industrial Processes 3
CADT-255 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 3
ENGL-202 Technical Writing 1 3
MACH-231 Computers and Machines 3
Semester Total 16 Fourth Semester
CADT-254 Power Transmission 3
CADT-257 Advanced Mechanical Design 4 CADT-261 Statics and Strengths of Materials 3 _______ A.A.S. Social Science/Human Relations/
Interpersonal Communications Requirement 2 3 _______ A.A.S. General Education Requirement 2 3 Semester Total 16 Program Total 63 Notes:
1 Satisfies A.A.S. degree general education requirement.
2 Select from the A.A.S. degree requirements listed on page 54.
Computer Aided Design Technology-Mechanical Design Option
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Professional–Technical Program
The Computer Aided Design Technology program of-fers students the opportunity to learn skills required by today’s industries. Students can pursue a two-semester Technical Certificate, a four-semester advanced techni-cal certificate, and a four-semester associate of applied science degree. CADT-Mechanical places heavy emphasis on design principles and computer aided design applica-tions. Portions of the associate of applied science degree options may transfer to various four-year institutions.
Students entering the A.A.S. degree program should be prepared to complete an A.A.S. math requirement and ENGL-101 (or higher) during the first year of the program before they may continue. Placement in specific English and math courses is determined by the college as-sessment test. Prospective students who do not meet the initial eligibility requirements for a professional-technical limited-enrollment program will need to take selected courses to receive necessary skill building prior to enter-ing the program.
Current industry professionals may enroll in a single course on a space-available basis and with instructor permission.
Program Guidelines • 2014-2015
Program Requirements
First Semester
Course No. Title Credits
CAOT-112 Keyboarding I 1
CAOT-115 Outlook 1
CAOT-120 Word Processing/Word I 1
CAOT-121 Word Processing/Word II 1
CAOT-122 Word Processing/Word III 1
CAOT-130 Spreadsheets/Excel I 1
CAOT-131 Spreadsheets/Excel II 1
CAOT-132 Spreadsheets/Excel III 1
CAOT-140 Database/Access I 1
CAOT-141 Database/Access II 1
CAOT-142 Database/Access III 1
CAOT-150 PowerPoint 1
CAOT-164 Computer Fundamentals for Tech Programs 1 CAOT-166 Living Online for Tech Programs 1
CAOT-250 Office Skills Capstone 1
Total Credits (minimum) 15