AutoCAD Foundations, College Credit Certificate

This certificate is part of the Computer-Aided Drafting and Design  A.S. program.

This certificate program teaches the skills needed to operate the hardware and software involving Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). Some of the topics covered include an emphasis on the 3D environment, wire frame and solids modeling, and land development drawings utilizing CAD. Credits earned in this certificate also apply to the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design.  

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Refer to course descriptions to determine prerequisites.

Certificate Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Major Courses
CGS 2100	Microcomputer Applications	3
ETDC 1150	Blueprint Reading	3
ETDC 2320	AutoCAD Fundamentals	4
ETDC 2340	Advanced AutoCAD	4
Total Credit Hours		14

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Term 1		Credit Hours
ETDC 1150	Blueprint Reading	3
ETDC 2320	AutoCAD Fundamentals	4
	Credit Hours	7
Term 2
CGS 2100	Microcomputer Applications	3
ETDC 2340	Advanced AutoCAD	4
	Credit Hours	7
	Total Credit Hours	14

Learning Outcomes: AutoCAD Foundations, College Credit Certificate

1. Apply basic CAD drafting skills for engineering drawings, including orthographic projection, dimension assignment, and precise geometry
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
2. Apply advanced CAD techniques for engineering drawings, including use of Attributes, XREFs, Layers, Blocks, and Curve creation
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems