CAT 1043 – Engineering Principles

The student will use computational techniques and computer-aided drawing to create, analyze and graphically represent solutions to architectural and engineering problems, reflecting national, international and professional norms and standards. The student will be able to describe and demonstrate familiarity with the functions and responsibilities of research, manufacturing, construction and quality assurance involved in the solutions of a variety of engineering and architectural problems. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.

Prerequisites: Math 0103 or adequate math placement; ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures

Credits: 3

CAT 1214 – Computer Aided Design (CAD)

The student will learn and demonstrate the proper use of computer-aided design software as a design tool in fields such as Engineering, Architectural and Multimedia. Emphasis will be on computer-aided design fundamentals such as creating, editing and printing of 2D computer-aided design documents. The student will demonstrate his or her understanding of the structure, use and development of computer-aided design documents by correctly creating, using and storing computer-aided design documents. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.

Prerequisites: Math 0103 or adequate math placement; ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures

Credits: 4

CAT 1253 – CAD 3D Parametric Modeling

This course is an introduction to 3D parametric modeling techniques and concepts. The student will create 3D models and assemblies from 2D sketches using parametric dimensioning and constraints. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.

Prerequisites: Math 0203 or adequate math placement; ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures

Credits: 3

CAT 2540 – Applications in CAD

VARIABLE 1 The student will use a Computer-Aided Design System to produce solutions to typical problems encountered in industry. The student will demonstrate his or her ability to understand the principles of design, visualization, projection, analysis and product quality by producing a set of working drawings and presenting their work to a group of their peers. This course may be repeated with a different content. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.

Prerequisites: CAT 1043 and CAT 1214 or by evaluation. § Criteria for evaluation is in division office.

CAT 2703 – Practicum

The Practicum is a course designed to monitor students in an on-site job location. The student will report to and receive supervision by the employer during the course of the semester. The student will demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a commercial setting, toward satisfying objectives prescribed by the instructor and the participating employer. Work objectives will be consistent with meaningful career learning experiences. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.

Prerequisites: 12 hours of CAT or by evaluation. § Criteria for evaluation is in division office.

Credits: 3

FA CAD CERT SUP ELEC – CAD Faculty Approved Support Electives

Faculty approved electives: any 3 credits course with an ART, CAT, CS, ENGR or DMD prefix.

Prerequisites: None

Credits: 3