Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD)

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CAD 1100  Print Reading for Computer Aided Drafting  3 Credits  
Covers linetype identification, use of lineweights, file management, prototype/template creation using AutoCAD. Covers interpretation of industry standards in dimensioning, symbology, drawing notes, scales, and reading working drawings. Architecture, engineering, design related, civil/survey, manufacturing, HVAC, and welding are industries discussed in this course.
CAD 1101  Computer Aided Drafting/2D I  3 Credits  
Focuses on basic computer aided drafting skills using the AutoCAD software. Includes file management, Cartesian coordinate system & dynamic input, drawing templates, drawing aids, linetype and lineweights, layer usage, drawing & editing geometric objects, polylines & splines, array, text applications, creating tables, basic dimensioning and Help access.
CAD 1102  Computer Aided Drafting/2D II  3 Credits  
Focuses on intermediate 2D Computer aided drafting skills using the AutoCAD software. Includes blocks, wblocks & dynamic blocks, hatching, isometric drawings, advanced dimensioning and dimension variables, layouts, paper space and viewports, templates, external references, attributes, raster images, & printing/plotting.
Prerequisite(s): CAD 1101 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or CAD 101 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C  
CAD 1104  CAD for Architecture  4 Credits  
Focuses on basic to intermediate 2D architectural computer aided drafting skills using the AutoCAD software. This course includes creating architectural templates, annotations, tables, annotation styles, dimensions styles and architectural standards. This course also covers manipulation of lines, plines, blocks, xrefs, and raster images to produce construction document set.
CAD 1105  AutoCAD for Interiors  4 Credits  
Focuses on basic to intermediate 2D computer aided drafting interior design skills using the AutoCAD software. Includes templates, linetype and lineweights, layer usage, drawing & editing geometric objects, text applications, basic to advanced dimensioning skills. Creating and editing blocks, hatching, layouts/paper space and multiple viewports, external references, attributes, raster images, & printing/plotting.
CAD 1110  Sketchup  3 Credits  
Introduces techniques and common practices of 3D modeling using Sketchup software. Focuses on the creation and editing of virtual three-dimensional forms and volumes and the organization of their elements through the various features of the software. Includes applying material and textures, changing the appearance of models with styles and shadows and introduces the basic techniques of presenting and sharing the 3D model.
CAD 2080  Internship  0-12 Credits  
To be determined by the individual instructor. A Course Description will be developed for each course and documented within the course syllabus. Refer to the SFCC Style Guide for Course Description, Required Course Learning Outcome, and Topical Outline guidelines.
CAD 2220  Revit Architecture  3 Credits  
Introduces students to the AutoDesk Revit Architecture software. Examines the Building Information Modeling approach to 2D and 3D architectural construction documents. Covers the creation of floorplans, elevations, sections, 3D models, perspective renderings and walkthroughs with this software application.
CAD 2221  Advanced Revit Architecture  3 Credits  
Focuses on the advanced applications of the AutoDesk Revit Architecture software. Includes Family Editing, topographic Site Plans, Worksharing, Phases, Key Schedules, custom Annotation, Templates, and presentation techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CAD 2220 with a minimum grade of C or CAD 224 with a minimum grade of C  
CAD 2227  Revit for Interiors  3 Credits  
Introduces Autodesk Revit Architecture software, specific to interior design and interior architecture. Topics include the Revit user interface and the use of Building Information Models (BIM) to create both 2-dimensional (2D) construction documentation (CD) sets and 3-dimensional (3D) interior design concepts and presentations including interior finishes, equipment, and furnishings.
Prerequisite(s): CAD 1105 with a minimum grade of C or CAD 105 with a minimum grade of C  
CAD 2228  Advanced Revit for Interiors  3 Credits  
Focuses on the advanced applications of Autodesk Revit Architecture software, specific to interior design and interior architecture. Emphasis is placed on producing photorealistic 3-dimensional (3D) renderings and models that are specific to interior building elements and spaces.
Prerequisite(s): CAD 2227 with a minimum grade of C or CAD 230 with a minimum grade of C  
CAD 2455  SolidWorks/Mechanical  3 Credits  
Introduces parametric feature-based solid modeling 3D concepts to build confidence in 3D thinking and progresses to three-dimensional parameters. This course provides instruction on how to construct, modify, and manage complex parts in 3D space as well as to produce 2D drawings from the 3D models.
CAD 2456  Advanced Solidworks  3 Credits  
Introduces advanced applications of the 3D parametric software SolidWorks. Focuses include management of design data, advanced assembly, analysis of model creations, documentation of bill of materials and parts lists, rendering, animation, and dynamic simulation and testing a model assembly.
Prerequisite(s): CAD 2455 with a minimum grade of C or CAD 255 with a minimum grade of C  
CAD 2458  Introduction to Creo Basics  3 Credits  
Introduces basic Creo software, a 3D Parametric Solid modeling program, and its operations such as part, assembly, and drawing creation. The course includes hot to construct, modify, and mange complex parts in 3D space as well as produce 2D drawings from the 3D models.
CAD 2459  Advanced Creo  3 Credits  
Introduces advanced applications of the 3D parametric software Creo. This course focuses on advanced part creation, drawing manipulation, advanced assembly techniques, documentation of bill of materials and parts lists, rendering, animation, and part and assembly analysis.
Prerequisite(s): CAD 2458 with a minimum grade of C or CAD 153 with a minimum grade of C  
CAD 2660  3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing  3 Credits  
Provides the student with the ability to blend the virtual and real design worlds together through the use of 3D CAD Modeling, and 3D Printing.
CAD 2661  Advanced 3D Printing  3 Credits  
Provides the student with the ability to create Advanced 3D solid models using 3D printing and 3D Scanning technology and various CAD software programs.
Prerequisite(s): CAD 2660 with a minimum grade of C or CAD 262 with a minimum grade of C