Computer-Aided Drafting and Design - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Code: F_AAS_CAD4
Campus: Larimer and westminster
Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who place into ENG 090 (or above), and MAT 099 (or above), and REA 090 (or above) may begin this program of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with a faculty member before registering for courses in this program of study.
This program provides advanced CAD skills to the student seeking a career within computer aided drafting and design. The student will complete 2D and 3D projects using the most current releases of the CAD software. Upon completion of this AAS degree, the student is prepared to enter the workforce as a CAD technician.
This program will meet their unique computer aided drafting and design, CAD illustration and graphics needs. With the growth of employment needs in small to mid-sized companies; employers increasingly are seeking employees with advanced and specialized computer aided drafting skills.
Coursework is offered on an open-entry basis: students may complete some of the courses, enter the workforce and then return to complete the program or upgrade a specific skill. Some courses may not be offered every semester or at every campus. Please work with a program advisor in selection of your courses.
Articulation agreements exist with local secondary and postsecondary career and technical programs. Credit may be granted for previous training and experience.
All courses applied to the degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or above.
Required Courses
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Credits
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CAD 100 Blueprint Reading for Computer Aided Drafting
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3
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CAD 101 Computer Aided Drafting I
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3
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CAD 102 Computer Aided Drafting II
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3
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CAD 201 Computer Aided Drafting/Custom
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3
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CAD 202 Computer Aided Drafting/3D
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3
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CAD 219 3D/Max
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3
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CAD 289 Capstone
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3
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Required Electives: CIS, MGD
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6
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Choose one of the following drawing courses:
AEC 101 Basic Architectural Drafting
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5
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ENT 131 Mechanical Drawing I
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4
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HLT 140 Landscape Design & Planning
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4
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IND 112 Graphic Communication
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4
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Total Required Credits
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31
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Required General Education Courses
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Credits
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ART 121 Drawing I
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3
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ENG 131 Technical Writing I
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3
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MAT 121 College Algebra
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4
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Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective from the AAS General Education Electives list
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3
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Science Elective from the AAS General Education Electives list
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3
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Total Required General Education Credits
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16
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Drafting and CAD Electives - Students must work with a CAD Program Advisor in order to select from among the following courses: (those appropriate in the student's occupational interests).
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13
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AEC 102 Residential Construction Drawing
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5
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AEC 215 Elementary Site Planning
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3
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CAD 220 3D/Max Advanced
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3
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CAD 224 REVIT
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3
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CAD 225 Architectural Desktop/Autodesk
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3
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CAD 227 Advanced REVIT
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3
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CAD 231 Land Desktop/Autodesk
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3
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CAD 233 Civil 3D/Autodesk
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3
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CAD 240 Inventor I/Autodesk
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3
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CAD 244 Advanced Inventor
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3
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CAD 255 Solidworks/Mechanical
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3
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CAD 259 Advanced Solidworks
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3
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GIS 101 Intro to Geographic Information Systems
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3
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HLT 130 Landscape Graphics Studio
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3
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IND 105 Intro to Interior Design
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3
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IND 114 Space Planning
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3
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MTE 110 Communication for Teamwork
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3
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Total Required Elective Credits
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13
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Total Required Credits for A.A.S. Degree
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60
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