Computer Aided Drafting Certificate

Division: Mathematics, Engineering and Physical Sciences
Academic Dept:
Engineering Technology
Curriculum Chair: Prof. Leonard Spina
Tel: 914-606-6942

Program Description:
Current demand for Computer Aided Design and Drafting professionals has been running at very high levels. This certificate prepares students to function in this role in a variety of settings, including industry, government and engineering and architectural offices. Current opportunities include working on construction, product design and equipment fabrication projects.

The one-year certificate is designed to train students in the most modern CAD methods using the latest equipment and software (AutoCAD). The skills taught in the program enable students to function as specialists in this burgeoning field. Specialties include mechanical desktop, solid modeling and architectural design, along with general purpose computer drafting skills. Students are also well prepared to learn other CAD software packages that they may encounter.



Recommended Full-Time
Semester Plan
The curriculum chairperson for this program recommends taking the courses for this degree in a particular order. Click the button above for recommended semester-by-semester layout of the classes needed to complete this program.

Program Descriptions Table of Contents

Program of Study

Credit Hours

  College-level math by placement* 3  
  MECH 103 Basic Drafting 4  
  CIVIL 101A Architectural Drawing 2  
  MECH 260B, 261B CAD I & II 6  
  MECH 265 CAD 3D Modeling 3  
  One CAD Elective 3  
  Three Technical Electives** 6  
  Minimum Total Credits 24  
       
 

* MATH 110 or higher.

** Recommended: MECH 144 Manufacturing I and ELECT 119 Basic Electricity.

Note: Students who do not place into ENG 101 Composition and Literature I must complete a minimum of READ 105 Analytical Reading in order to earn this certificate.

 

 

 

 

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