LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Computer-Aided Drafting/Design
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0165 (Effective Fall 2001 - Summer 2006)
This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to
plan and prepare scale pictorial interpretations of engineering and design
concepts. Students receive instruction in the use of precision drawing
instruments, computer-assisted design programs, sketching and illustration,
and specification interpretation. Proficiency in the use of current computer-
aided design packages, up-to-date geometric tolerancing techniques, and
descriptive geometry applications is necessary to succeed in the industrial
workplace. Employment possibilities include engineering firms, consulting
firms, the automotive industry, manufacturers of special machinery, tool and
die industry, etc.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment
and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific course work in
mathematics. For information on how to fulfill all general education
requirements, see page 23.
INFORMATION
Contact the Technology Careers Department, Gannon Vocational-Technical Center,
Room 1380, telephone number (517) 483-1336.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 42 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
CADD 101 Mechanical Drafting/Basic CAD (See Note 1) 4
CADD 102 Advanced Mechanical Drafting 4
CADD 103 Geometric Dimension/Tolerance 3
CADD 104 Descriptive Geometry 4
CADD 131 AutoCAD Basic 2-D 4
CADD 284 Jigs and Fixture Design 4
CNCP 105 Basic Machining Processes 3
MACH 100 Manufacturing Processes 4
MACH 135 Metallurgy and Heat Treat 4
MATH 114 Technical Math I 4
MATH 115 Technical Math II 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 20 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 12 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area 3
Speech Communication Core Area 3
Science/Technology Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3
Mathematics Competency (See Note 2)
CHOICE 2: Computer Graphics (Choose one subchoice. See Note 3) 8 Credits
Subchoice 2A
CADD 232 AutoCAD Advanced 3-D 4
CADD 233 Autodesk Mechanical Desktop (See Note 4) 4
Subchoice 2B
CADD 242 Unigraphics Basic 4
CADD 243 Unigraphics Advanced 4
MINIMUM TOTAL 62
NOTES:
1. Basic mechanical drafting skills are necessary to begin this curriculum
and may be demonstrated by a score of 80% or better on the Drafting
Placement Test or by passing CADD 100 with a 2.5 minimum grade.
2. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
3. The Computer Graphics series (8 credits) may be replaced by another
approved computer graphics software package available through the CADD
Program. See a CADD program advisor for more information.
4. CADD 234 - Autodesk Inventor may be substituted for CADD 233.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
CADD 101 CADD 102 CNCP 105 CADD 284
CADD 103 CADD 104 MACH 135 Lim.Ch.1
MACH 100 CADD 131 Lim.Ch.1 Lim.Ch.1
MATH 114 MATH 115 Lim.Ch.2 Lim.Ch.2
Lim.Ch.1
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