Mechanical CAD Fundamentals - Certificate
The Mechanical CAD Fundamentals Certificate is designed for a person seeking introductory Auto CAD and 3D modeling skills.
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Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $842, Books: $59, Supplies: $0
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Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the certificate in the number of semesters shown.
- Curriculum Note: Students must earn a "C" or higher in all 10-606-XXX courses.
Course Descriptions
CAD terminology, drawing preliminaries, basic inquiry and setting commands, layer setting and manipulation, basic drawing and display commands, basic edit commands, and plotting, using AutoCAD software.
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringIntroduces terminology; software operation and interface layout. It also exposes the student to creating basic models, assemblies & using the drawing environment.
Course Typically Offered: FallIntroduces using intermediate features such as patterns, revolve, and sweep. Students learn how to measure center of gravity on assemblies and to create completely dimensioned orthographic drawings. (Prerequisite: 10-606-160, SolidWorks Fundamentals)
Course Typically Offered: FallDevelop the knowledge and skills, to create Solid Models using Autodesk Inventor; creating and editing 3D drawings; rapid prototyping; manipulating data. (Prerequisites: 10-606-116, CAD-Intro; 10-606-160, SolidWorks Fundamentals.)
Course Typically Offered: Spring