Computer Aided Drafting – Associate of Applied Science

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Choose from three computer aided drafting concentrations. Complete this program by taking a combination of day, evening, and weekend classes.

Before enrolling in this program, you must complete MAT 082, REA 081, and WRT 100. Students should have successfully completed course work or assessments within the first year of the program.

What can I do with this degree?
Career options: Work as a drafter and entry-level designer in industries such as manufacturing, electronics, building construction, and site development.

Academic Options: Transfer to a Bachelor of Applied Science degree program at Arizona State University.

Locations: Downtown Campus

Department/Contact Information:
Division Dean: 206-7134
Lead faculty: 206-7321

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Department faculty approval is recommended when selecting concentration and technical elective courses.

General Education Requirements This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses.* Select courses to fulfill the C or G requirement.
Reading Requirement: complete this requirement before enrolling in general education courses
Communication Requirement		6
Analysis and Critical Thinking Requirement		6
Humanities and Social Science Requirement		6
Subtotal		18
Course #	Course Title	Credits
Required Core Courses
CAD 101	Computer Aided Drafting I	4
CAD 280	Computer Aided Drafting and Design Portfolio	1
Subtotal		5
Core Concentrations Complete one of the following concentrations:
Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical
CAD 151	Computer Aided Drafting II	4
CAD 152	Mechanical Computer Aided Drafting and Design I	4
CAD 153	Electro-Mechanical Computer Aided Drafting and Design I	4
CAD 172	Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing	3
CAD 203	Electro-Mechanical Computer Aided Drafting and Design II	4
CAD 222	Mechanical Computer Aided Drafting and Design II: Inventor	4
CAD 252	Mechanical Computer Aided Drafting and Design III: ProE	4
MAC 100	Introduction to Machine Tool	3
MAC 110	Manual Machine Shop	4
ELEC	Technical Electives Complete 3 credits from CAD, ENG, MAC, or TEC	3
Subtotal		37
Construction
BCT 101	Principles of Construction	3
BCT 102	Building Materials	3
BCT 204	Construction Surveying	3
CAD 151	Computer Aided Drafting II	4
CAD 155	Residential Computer Aided Drafting and Design	4
CAD 157	Introduction to Site Development Computer Aided Drafting and Design	4
CAD 206	Commercial Computer Aided Drafting and Design	4
CAD 207	Civil Computer Aided Drafting and Design I	4
CAD 256	Commercial Computer Aided Drafting and Design II	4
CAD 257	Civil Computer Aided Drafting and Design II	4
Subtotal		37
Integrated Circuit Layout Design
CAD 104	Integrated Circuit Layout Fundamentals	4
CAD 114	Electronic Manufacturing Processes	2
CAD 153	Electro-Mechanical Computer Aided Drafting and Design	4
CAD 154	Integrated Circuit Layout Design I	4
CAD 204	Integrated Circuit Layout Design II	4
CAD 254	Integrated Circuit Layout Design III	4
TEC 100	Introduction to Electronics Technology	3
TEC 101	Physics for Technology	3
ELEC	Technical Electives Complete 9 credits from the following: CAD 203 or other approved CAD courses; ENG; or TEC 121, 122, 123	9
Subtotal		37
Total		60

* Other general education requirements are fulfilled by required core and support courses: Computer and Information Literacy - CAD 101

** In the general education categories, select courses so that at least one course is marked "C" (cultural diversity) or "G" (global awareness). Note that a single course may fulfill the requirements.