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Computer Aided Drafting and Design - Degree

Associate in Applied Science
Computer Aided Drafting and Design

Developmental Courses as Needed

Courses Credit Notes
RDG 20/100 3-6  
ENC 90/ENG 100 2-5  
MAT 61 4  

General Education Courses

Core courses for Associate in Applied Science Degree:

Courses Credit Notes
ENG 101 Writing I 3  
Oral Communications 3  
Quantitative Reasoning (MAT 110 or higher) 3 MAT 141 or higher if pursuing BS
Natural Sciences 3  
Heritage/Humanities 3  
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3  
GENERAL EDUCATION SUBTOTAL 18  

Technical Core Courses

Courses Credit Notes
CAD 100 Introduction to Computer Aided Design 3 First bi-term
CAD 102 Drafting Fundamentals 4 First bi-term
CAD 112 Engineering Graphics 4 Prereq: CAD 102
CAD 200 Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting 4 Prereq: CAD 100 with a grade of C or better or instructor approval
CAD 201 Parametric Modeling 4 Second bi-term
CAD 298 Practicum OR
CAD 299 Cooperative Education
1-3 Eighth bi-term
Technical Electives* 22  
TECHNICAL CORE SUBTOTAL 42-44  
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS 60-62  

*Technical Electives

Choose 22 credits from the following list. Other courses may be taken as approved by the program coordinator.

Courses Credit Notes
ACH 110 Survey of the Architectural Profession 1  
ACH 160 Building Materials and Construction I 3  
ACH 291 Construction Management 3  
BRX 120 Basic Blueprint Reading 3  
BRX 220 Blueprint Reading for Construction 3  
CAD 108 Introduction to Surveying 3  
CAD 120 Introduction to Architecture 4 Recommended ECTC class
Prereq: CAD 100 with grade of C or better or instructor aproval
CAD 212 Industrial Drafting Processes 4 Prereq: CAD 100 with a grade of C or better or instructor approval
CAD 216 Building Information Modeling 4  
CAD 220 Architectural Design 4 Prereq: CAD 120 with a grade of C or better or instructor approval
CAD 222 Mechanical Design 4 Prereq: CAD 100 with a grade of C or better or instructor approval
CAD 230 Construction Techniques 4 Prereq: CAD 120 with a grade of C or better or instructor approval
CAD 240 Advanced Dimensioning and Measurement 4 Prereq: CAD 100 with a grade of C or better or instructor approval
CAD 252 Commercial Detailing 4 Prereq: CAD 120 with a grade of C or better or instructor approval
CAD 262 Working Drawings 4 Prereq: CAD 120 with a grade of C or better or instructor approval
CAD 292 Industrial Applications 4 Prereq: Department consent and instructor approval
CAD 293 Special Problems 1-4 Prereq: Department consent and program coordinator approval
DPT 100 Introduction to 3D Printing Technology 3  
DPT 102 3D Printing Technology Fundamentals 2 Prereq: Department consent and program coordinator approval

Progression in the program is contingent upon achieving a grade of "C" or better in each technical and mathematics course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or better (on a 4.0 scale).

For a list of KCTCS general education classes in each category, go to https://catalog.kctcs.edu/academic-services/general-education-requirements/

KCTCS Catalog:  Computer Aided Drafting and Design - Degree