Computer Aided Design Certificate The main purpose of the design process is to create sets of drawings that provide all the information required to build and assemble mechanical parts and buildings. The design process also often requires that computer simulations and functional models called prototypes be developed to assure that the mechanical parts and assemblies function correctly. Building designs often require photo-realistic computer renderings and computer animations that show the clients how the buildings will look after they are built. This process requires Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technicians to understand the design process as well as be capable of using sophisticated computer software such as 2-dimensional computer aided design (CAD) software and 3-dimensional modeling software. The Computer Aided Design Certificate prepares students for employment as entry-level technicians capable of supporting the 2D and 3D CAD and modeling requirements of most industrial design and manufacturing organizations. The Building Systems, Compute Aided Design, Mechanical Systems, Manufacturing, and Rapid Prototyping Certificates may be combined together with general education courses to obtain an Associate in Occupational Technology Degree in Design and Manufacturing.
Name:			SS#:
Pre-requisite Requirements				Sem/Yr	Grade
	RDT100	Critical Reading
	ENG100	Introduction to Composition
	MAT101	Beginning Algebra
	CPT170	Microcomputer Applications
	EGT106	Print Reading and Sketching					FA1
Major Curriculum Requirements				Sem/Yr	Grade	Credit	Sug. Sem
	EGT280	Introduction to Rapid Prototyping				1	FA1
	EGT152	Fundamentals of CAD				3	SP1
	MET110	Mechanical Systems				3	SP1
	EGT281	Prototype Modeling				3	SP1
	EGT251	Principles of CAD				3	FA2
	EGT256	Modeling Mechanical Systems				4	FA2
	EGT282	Rapid Prototyping I				4	FA2
				Total		21

BEGINNING SEMESTER: Fall, Spring, Summer

Recommended First Semester Courses: EGT 106, EGT 280

CAMPUS: Beltline

PLACEMENT TEST SCORES REQUIRED TO ENROLL IN CURRICULUM COURSES:

ASSET SCORES FOR CURRICULUM COURSES
RDG	40
MAT	NUM-40	EALG-36
ENG	WSAMP 20

COMPASS SCORES FOR CURRICULUM COURSES
Reading Skills: RS	80
Pre-Algrbra Skills: PRE-ALG	44
ENG	WSAMP 20

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of 21 semester hours is required for graduation.

PROGRAM NOTES:

1. Students must complete RDG 100, ENG 100, and MAT 100 before beginning curriculum courses.
2. It is recommended that students take CPT 170 before beginning curriculum courses.
3. It is recommended that students take EGT 106 during the first semester of curriculum courses. EGT 106 is not part of the certificate but is a prerequisite of courses in the certificate. 
4. Evening course offerings are subject adequate enrollment.
5. Call the department secretary at 738-7752 for an advisement appointment.