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CAD 101 - Introduction to CAD


Last Date of Approval: Fall 2021

3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 45
Total Lab Hours: 0
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0

Course Description:
This course will cover the use of computer-aided design software. Students will create and modify drawings, print hard copies, and change the drawing environment to meet task requirements. 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 selection.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: None

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

Credit for Prior Learning: This course offers an opportunity for students to earn Credit for Prior Learning for skills that they have brought with them to Iowa Central. For more information, please ask the instructor and see the Iowa Central Community College catalog.

Course Fees: None

Common Course Assessment(s): Drawing exercise as determined by Program Coordinator

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
 

  • Communicate effectively using developed writing, speaking, and graphics skills.
  • Apply knowledge of science, technology, engineering & mathematics to technical problems.
  • Formulate and present solutions according to specifications.

Course Objectives

  • Utilize file operations
  • Create and modify geometric objects
  • Utilize drawing aids and modes
  • Create text and dimensioning objects
  • Plan and execute command sequences
  • Create output to specifications



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