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2018-2019 Arapahoe Community College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Computer Aided Drafting |
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CAD 101 - 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.
Required: Students must have Windows File Management skills to create file folders, rename files, delete files, copy and move files.
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CAD 102 - 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.
Required: Students must have Windows File Management skills to create file folders, rename files, delete files, copy and move files.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CAD 101 , or CAD 105 with a grade of “C” or better.
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CAD 105 - 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.
Prerequisite(s): IND 107 , IND 114 , IND 118 , and CIS 118 with a grade of “C” or better
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CAD 115 - SketchUp
3 Credits
Focuses on the understanding of basic concepts of the software program Google SketchUp. Students will learn how to draw and extrude building shapes, stairs, roofs and interiors utilizing advance modeling techniques.
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CAD 201 - Computer Aided Drafting/Custom
3 Credits
Focuses on program customization using the latest release of CAD software. Includes customizing menus, customizing toolbars, attribute extraction, creation of dynamic blocks, customizing shortcut menus and double click actions, customizing tool palettes, user profiles and workspaces, basic CAD programming, path options, script files, and slide shows.
Prerequisite(s): CAD 102 with a grade of “C” or better.
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CAD 202 - Computer Aided Drafting/3D
3 Credits
Focuses on construction of three-dimensional objects using the AutoCAD software. Includes mesh & surface modeling, solid modeling, extrusions, Boolean operations, 3D editing, 3D views, rendering, materials, advanced lighting, and walkthrough, flyby animations of 3D Solids to 2D Layouts.
Prerequisite(s): CAD 102 with a grade of “C” or better.
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CAD 216 - Advanced Google Sketchup
3 Credits
This course focuses on advanced concepts and workflow of Google SketchUp Pro. Students will learn to utilize SketchUp Pro with clear language, focusing their skills on learning aids, evaluation and assessment tools, resources such as other rendering software programs, and third party add-ons to be used within SketchUp Pro. Students will learn to utilize and focus on photo realization and manipulation, and their relationships between Google SketchUp Pro, Google Earth and Google Layout.
Prerequisite(s): CAD 115 with a grade of “C” or better.
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CAD 224 - 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. Students will create floor plans, elevations, sections, 3D models, perspective renderings and animations with this software application.
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CAD 240 - Inventor I/AutoDesk
3 Credits
Introduces basic non-parametric 3D concepts to build confidence in 3D thinking and moves on to three-dimensional parameters. The students learns to construct, modify, and manage complex parts in 3D space as well as how to produce 2D drawings from the 3D models.
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CAD 249 - AutoLISP Programming
3 Credits
Introduces the student to the development of AutoLISP programming language. Covers techniques and concepts needed to design the AutoCAD environment to suit the drafter’s specific needs.
Prerequisite(s): CAD 102 with a grade of “C” or better.
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CAD 255 - 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.
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CAD 262 - 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.
Prerequisite(s): CAD 115 , or CAD 202 , or CAD 240 , or CAD 255 with a grade of “C” or better
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CAD 264 - 3D Scanning and Modeling
4 Credits
Exposes students to 3D scanning and modeling. Students will manipulate various types of 3D scanning technology and create CAD models using scanning software and other CAD programs.
Prerequisite(s): CAD 115 , or CAD 202 , or CAD 240 , or CAD 255 with a grade of “C” or better
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CAD 275 - Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
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CAD 285 - Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.
Required: Instructor’s permission
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