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19 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0284

The General Design Certificate prepares students for general drafting positions using a variety of CAD software like AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, and SolidWorks to design 2D and 3D CAD models and detail drawings. Possible job positions include CAD draftsperson and general CAD designer.

Course List
Code Title Hours
Courses for a Certificate
Select nineteen credit hours in CAD, FME or GIS courses from the following:19
CAD 105
Industrial Design Engineering
CAD 107
Introduction to 3D Printing
CAD 116
Basic AutoCAD
CAD 117
Intermediate AutoCAD
CAD 118
Advanced AutoCAD
CAD 134
Basic AutoCAD for Interior Design
CAD 136
Advanced AutoCAD for Interior Design
CAD 210
Industrial Design Techniques
CAD 220
Introduction to Building Information Modeling - Revit
CAD 224
Advanced Building Information Modeling - Revit
CAD 228
Revit MEP – Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing
CAD 230
Introduction to SolidWorks
CAD 232
Intermediate SolidWorks
CAD 234
Advanced SolidWorks
CAD 240
Introduction to Autodesk Inventor
GIS/EAS 190
Geographic Information Systems I
Total Hours19

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Create 2D drawings and 3D models for a variety of applications including: Architectural, Interior design, Building Information Modeling applications.
  2. Evaluate computer aided design models based on critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  3. Develop and present designs and prototypes to the class.
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