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 90/100 | 2-5 | |
| MAT 55/61 | 3-4 |
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 | Recommended first semester |
| CAD 102 Drafting Fundamentals | 4 | Recommended first semester |
| 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 | Recommended first semester |
| CAD 298 Practicum OR CAD 299 Cooperative Education |
1-3 | |
| TECHNICAL CORE COURSES SUBTOTAL | 20-22 |
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 approval |
| CAD 150 Programming in CAD | 4 | Prereq: CAD 100 with a grade of C or better or instructor approval |
| 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 Digital Printing Fundamentals | 2 | Prereq: Department consent and program coordinator approval |
| EET 148 Electronic Drafting -- This is not on the list! | 3 | Prereq: Department consent and program coordinator approval |
| TECHNICAL ELECTIVES SUBTOTAL | 22 | |
| DEGREE TOTAL | 60-62 |
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/
Requirements taken from the 2021-2022 KCTCS Catalog
Updated October 2021
