Computer-Aided Drafting & Design Technology (727) Certificate

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Purpose: This certificate is designed to prepare individuals with job skills to work as designers and CAD operators. Students also have the opportunity to explore digital and rapid prototyping. The program can also lead to further courses in mechanical and civil engineering technology at the bachelor’s degree level.

For more information, contact the Science, Engineering and Technology Division at (757) 825-2898 or stemoffice@tncc.edu.

♦ Course requires pre/co-requisites.

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Fall I

ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)
MTH 163 - Precalculus I ♦ (3 credits)
CAD 151 - Engineering Drawing Fundamentals I (3 credits)
MEC 131 - Mechanics I-Statics for Engineering Technology ♦ (3 credits)
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 credit)

Semester Total Credits 13

Spring I

MTH 164 - Precalculus II ♦ (3 credits)
CAD 152 - Engineering Drawing Fundamentals II ♦ (3 credits)
CAD 211 - Advanced Technical Drawing ♦ (3 credits)
or
CAD 241 - Parametric Solid Modeling I (4 credits)
MEC 132 - Mechanics II-Strength of Materials for Engineering Technology ♦ (3 credits)
CAD 202 - Computer Aided Drafting and Design II ♦ (4 credits)

Semester Total Credits 16/17

Summer I

Social Science (3 credits) ¹
Wellness Course (2 credits)²

Semester Total Credits 5

Total Minimum Credits 34/35

¹Recommended courses to meet requirements are listed under General Education and Wellness Courses .

Program Information (SET)

For additional information about this program visit the Science, Engineering, and Technology Division webpage, stop by room 321 Hastings Hall, phone 757-825-2898, or email stemoffice@tncc.edu.

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