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2023-2024 General Catalog 
    
2023-2024 General Catalog
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CAD 138 - Virtual Modeling I


Last Date of Approval: Fall 2022

2 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 15
Total Lab Hours: 30
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0

Course Description:
Students will use computer software to develop three-dimensional digital models for use in graphics applications. Students will learn about working in computer aided design environments, including concepts and techniques of geometry construction and placement, lighting and appearance, and rendering. Students will develop the ability to compare and contrast between methods of solution when working in technical graphics. This knowledge can also be applied to a variety of situations in everyday life where options must be evaluated before making a selection.

Recommended(s): Computers will be used daily in this course. Students who do not have experience using computers should not attempt this course until having first completed a course in basic computer use.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: None

Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face, and/or online

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: Course Materials: $15.00

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
 

  • Develop and utilize solid and surface modeling strategies.
  • Create file output methods using common technologies.

Course Objectives

  • Compare and contrast modeling strategies
  • Develop modeling strategies
  • Apply solid and surface modeling methods
  • Define and utilize elements of geometry and topology
  • Create file output using common technologies



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