INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
Introduction to computer aided design (CAD) concepts and techniques, including two- and three-dimensional drawing presentation, methods of graphic communication and design synthesis. Specific topics include parametric solid modeling, part design, survey data and surface construction, orthographic drawings, dimensioning rules and drawing standards, assemblies, and animation.
Topics
- parametric solid modeling
- part design
- survey data and surface construction
- orthographic drawings
- dimensioning rules and drawing standards
- assemblies
- and animation
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge about fundamentals of computer aided design (CAD) concepts and techniques that include two-and three-dimensional graphical presentations Audience: Undergraduate 2. Create CAD parts, assemblies, and engineering drawings Audience: Undergraduate 3. Apply the methods of graphic communication rules which include Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Audience: Undergraduate 4. Present data, design synthesis, and production methods in engineering graphics Audience: Undergraduate 5. Apply the proper and efficient use of the latest engineering design and analysis tools Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge about fundamentals of computer aided design (CAD) concepts and techniques that include two-and three-dimensional graphical presentations Audience: Undergraduate 2. Create CAD parts, assemblies, and engineering drawings Audience: Undergraduate 3. Apply the methods of graphic communication rules which include Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Audience: Undergraduate 4. Present data, design synthesis, and production methods in engineering graphics Audience: Undergraduate 5. Apply the proper and efficient use of the latest engineering design and analysis tools Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027