Maricopa Community Colleges  CAD100   19966-20025 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/12/95
CAD100 19966-20025 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Survey of the CAD Profession
Types of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD); specialized skills. Career expectations and opportunities. Contemporary methodologies and employer expectations. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CAD100   19966-20025 Survey of the CAD Profession
1. Describe the types of CAD-based careers currently available and the specialized skills and standards required for each. (I, II)
2. Compare contemporary and traditional drafting methodologies. (III)
3. Describe career expectations in CAD and CAD-based opportunities. (IV)
4. Describe employer expectations for CAD professionals, including ability to participate in team activities and problem solving skills. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
CAD100   19966-20025 Survey of the CAD Profession
    I. Types of CAD-based drafting
        A. Architectural
        B. Civil
        C. Manufacturing
        D. Electro-mechanical
      II. Specialized skills/standards for drafting professions
        III. Contemporary vs. traditional methodologies
          IV. Career expectations and opportunities
              A. Pay scales
              B. Employment outlook
              C. Market forces
            V. Employer expectations
                A. Work ethic
                B. Team participation
                C. Problem solving
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