Students are advised that certain requirements for this program may not currently be offered on a regular basis. Please consult with the department chair or a counselor regarding the status of this program.
Certificate of Achievement - Mechanical Drafting CAD
Catalog 2009-2010
This certificate program prepares students for further study or an entry-level training position in jobs requiring them to prepare and revise technical drawings used in mechanical engineering, machining and/or manufacturing.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each of the required courses with a "C" grade or better. Some courses are not offered every semester so please consult with the program director for assistance in scheduling classes.
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Required courses |
Units |
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COMSC 100 |
Introduction to Computers and Information Systems |
3 |
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ENGIN 120* |
Engineering Drawing |
3 |
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ENGIN 122 |
Principles of Mechanical Drafting |
3 |
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ENGIN 126 |
Computer-Aided Design and Drafting AutoCAD |
4 |
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ENGIN 226 |
Computer-Aided Design Drafting, Advanced Concepts - AutoCAD |
4 |
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MATEC 120 |
Introduction to Machine Technology |
4 |
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Plus at least 3 units from: |
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ENGIN 111 |
Mathematics for Technicians |
4 |
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MATH 114 |
Geometry |
3 |
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Total units required |
24-25 |
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*Certain courses required for this certificate have recommended or prerequisite coursework that could add additional units. See catalog description for details.
Certificate of achievement in Mechanical Drafting, CAD (DataTel code CA.MDCAD.D)
SLO#1. Students completing the program will be able to prepare, interpret and revise technical drawings using computer aided drafting (CAD) and design software
SLO#2. Students completing the program will be able to use geometric dimensioning and tolerancing according to ANSI standards.
SLO#3. Students completing the program will be able to develop CAD drawings using geometric construction and descriptive geometry.
SLO#4. Students completing the program will be able to perform basic machine processes.
SLO#5. Students completing the program will be able to identify the role of computers and CAD in mechanical drafting.
SLOs updated 11/19/2009 4:46:46 PM
