CAD Specialist

DRFT 110 Analytical Apps Tech Careers I
2-2-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course is part one of a two part sequence for technical career destined students. Topics will be directly related to the needs of students seeking a technology based degree. This allows students to explore analytical applications and concepts at a pace that encourages success. Additionally, the course will include a variety of problem solving and critical thinking skills critical to success in technical fields. Prerequisites: MATH 092 or instructor approval or minimum.

DRFT 130 Technical Drawing
3-2-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab) Technical Drawing will explore the principles of orthographic projection through both manual and computer aided drafting (CAD) equipment. Topics will include sketching, orthographic projection, auxiliary views, descriptive geometry, sections, dimensioning, tolerancing of fits, threaded fasteners, working in teams, assembly drawings, and some basic design practices. Prerequisites: DRFT 100 or instructor approval and a minimum ACT Writing Skills score of 18 or COMPASS score of 70 or successful completion of ENG 098 or 099; and a minimum ACT Reading score of 14 or COMPASS score of 65 or TRS 096 and TRS 105 or ENG 099 and a minimum ACT Math Test score of 18 or COMPASS PreAlgebra Test score of 44 or MATH 092 or MATH 094.

DRFT 135 AutoCAD
3-1-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is an introduction to AutoCAD, a computer-aided drafting (CAD) software, which is used in a wide variety of design, engineering, and architectural disciplines. Topics will include creating and editing accurate 2D geometric figures, orthographic projections, sections, the use of metric and imperial (inch) units, drawing creation including line weight and uses, dimensioning including manipulating dimension variable, annotation, view creation including standard orthographic views, file storage, exporting drawings to various formats, and plotting/printing drawings to a specific scale, all to acceptable industry standards. DRFT 135 AutoCAD will primarily be limited to two-dimensional (2D) with an introduction to 3D wireframe, surface, and Boolean-solid operations. Prerequisites: DRFT 100 or instructor permission.

DRFT 140 Production Drafting/GD&T
3-2-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab) Course topics include extensive use of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), engineering standards (ANSI/ISO), castings, sheet metal layouts, gears, and weldments. The Machinery Handbook and other standard references will be used throughout. CAD software will be used. Prerequisites: DRFT 130 or DRFT 135 and a minimum ACT Writing Skills score of 18 or COMPASS score of 70 or successful completion of ENG 098 or 099 and a minimum ACT Reading score of 14 or COMPASS score of 65 or TRS 096 and TRS 105 or ENG 099 and a minimum ACT Math Test score of 18 COMPASS PreAlgebra Test score of 44 or MATH 092 or MATH 094 with a grade of 2.0 or above. General computer navigation skills.

DRFT 145 Descriptive Geometry
3-2-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab) Descriptive Geometry is an instrument drawing course emphasizing orthographic projection of points, lines, and planes, with applications of these concepts to engineering problems. Prerequisites: DRFT 130.

DRFT 160 PRO-E
3-1-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course will introduce 3-D 'parametric solid modelers' through the use of a Boolean CAD package and Pro/Engineer. Prerequisite: DRFT 130 or equivalent. General computer navigation skills.

DRFT 175 Fundamentals of Design
3-1-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) Fundamentals of Design is an introduction to common design issues frequently encountered in various mechanical design fields. It involves both stationary assemblies and ones which undergo simple motion conditions. It stresses using CAD effectively as a design tool and gives students the necessary background to handle advanced design courses which they will encounter later in their academic programs. Multiple short design projects will be used to provide students with realistic experiences. Prerequisites: DRFT 130, DRFT 135, DRFT 160.

DRFT 180 Design for Manufacturability
3-1-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) Design for Manufacturability focuses on creating designs which assist the manufacturing processes. It will function in an interdisciplinary style with MACH 103, a machine tool class. It will involve multiple design projects which will afterwards be manufactured by the machine tool class. This will provide an opportunity for students to experience various machining and forming processes from the viewpoint of what is required to create designs that function, can be manufactured cost-effectively, and promote ease of assembly. Prerequisites: DRFT 130, DRFT 135, DRFT 160.

DRFT 185 Architect Drafting-Residential
3-2-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab) Architectural Drafting-Residential is a class in which the student designs a house as per KVCC standards and the Michigan Residential Building code. The student's design will use commonly practiced construction techniques in the local market. Prerequisites: General computer navigation skills. DRFT 100 or DRFT 135 or instructor approval.

MACH 101 Trends in Manufacturing
3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course is designed to expose modern manufacturing concepts to students interested in new technologies. Topics to be covered will include industrial structure, machining, plastics, welding, stamping, and casting. Special emphasis will be given to recent developments such as robots numerical control, industrial computer applications, and CAD/CAM.

MSM 102 Basics/Mechanical Technology
2-2-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course will explore the principles of mechanics and emphasize the practical applications of mechanics in job-related situations. Topics such as science and matter, systems of measurement, mechanics, machines and motion will be discussed.

DRFT 165 Inventor
3-1-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) Inventor is a 3-D solid parametric C.A.D. software package. Students will learn file and date management, math model creation methods, assembly model creation methods, presentation creation, and drawing document creation using Inventor software. Prerequisite: General computer navigation skills. DRFT 100 or equivalent. 2-D CAD experience is recommended.

DRFT 171 SolidWorks
3-1-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course teaches how to use the mechanical design software SolidWorks to build parametric solid and surface models of components and assemblies, and how to make drawings of those components and assemblies. Prerequisites: DRFT 135 or instructor's approval and experience with the Windows operating system.