Maricopa Community Colleges  DFT292   19946-19985 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/24/94
DFT292 19946-19985 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
The Latest and Greatest for CAD
The exploration and comparative analysis of the newest software packages on the market designed to enhance or replace existing CAD(Computer Aided Drafting) software. Prerequisites: DFT252 and DFT254, or permission of the department.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
DFT292   19946-19985 The Latest and Greatest for CAD
1. Identify appropriately related new software as advertised in computer magazines and news publications. (I)
2. Identify and evaluate hardware requirements for each software demonstrated or utilized. (II), (IV)
3. Demonstrate the procedure for start-up of new software and module selection. (III)
4. Use revised CAD software to improve design/drafting productivity or presentation. (I-IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
DFT292   19946-19985 The Latest and Greatest for CAD
    I. Surveying computer journals, newspapers, and software dealers for product announcements.
      II. Comparing basic CAD softwares with the newest enhancement or task-specific software being tested.
        III. Testing applications software
          IV. Analyzing accompanying documentation for applications compatibility.
              A. Hardware requirements
              B. Operational systems
              C. File/graphic interchange capabilities
              D. Data input/extraction possibilities
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