| Term 1 |
| CAT 1043 | Engineering Principles | 3 | Major | |
| The student will use computational techniques and computer-aided drawing to create, analyze and graphically represent solutions to architectural and engineering problems, reflecting national, international and professional norms and standards. The student will be able to describe and demonstrate familiarity with the functions and responsibilities of research, manufacturing, construction and quality assurance involved in the solutions of a variety of engineering and architectural problems. Prerequisites: Math 0103 or adequate math placement; ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
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| CAT 1214 | Computer Aided Design (CAD) | 4 | Major | |
| The student will learn and demonstrate the proper use of computer-aided design software as a design tool in fields such as Engineering, Architectural and Multimedia. Emphasis will be on computer-aided design fundamentals such as creating, editing and printing of 2D computer-aided design documents. The student will demonstrate his or her understanding of the structure, use and development of computer-aided design documents by correctly creating, using and storing computer-aided design documents. Prerequisites: Math 0103 or adequate math placement; ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
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| Term 2 |
| CAT 1253 | CAD 3D Parametric Modeling | 3 | Major | |
| This course is an introduction to 3D parametric modeling techniques and concepts. The student will create 3D models and assemblies from 2D sketches using parametric dimensioning and constraints. Prerequisites: Math 0203 or adequate math placement; ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
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| FA CAD CERT SUP ELEC | CAD Faculty Approved Support Electives | 3 | Major | |
| Faculty approved electives: any 3 credits course with an ART, CAT, CS, ENGR or DMD prefix. |
| Term 3 |
| CAT 2540 | Applications in CAD | 3 | Major | |
| VARIABLE 1 The student will use a Computer-Aided Design System to produce solutions to typical problems encountered in industry. The student will demonstrate his or her ability to understand the principles of design, visualization, projection, analysis and product quality by producing a set of working drawings and presenting their work to a group of their peers. This course may be repeated with a different content. Prerequisites: CAT 1043 and CAT 1214 or by evaluation. § Criteria for evaluation is in division office.
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| CAT 2540 | Applications in CAD | OR^ | Major | |
| VARIABLE 1 The student will use a Computer-Aided Design System to produce solutions to typical problems encountered in industry. The student will demonstrate his or her ability to understand the principles of design, visualization, projection, analysis and product quality by producing a set of working drawings and presenting their work to a group of their peers. This course may be repeated with a different content. Prerequisites: CAT 1043 and CAT 1214 or by evaluation. § Criteria for evaluation is in division office.
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| CAT 2703 | Practicum | 3* | Major | |
| The Practicum is a course designed to monitor students in an on-site job location. The student will report to and receive supervision by the employer during the course of the semester. The student will demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a commercial setting, toward satisfying objectives prescribed by the instructor and the participating employer. Work objectives will be consistent with meaningful career learning experiences.Prerequisites: 12 hours of CAT or by evaluation. § Criteria for evaluation is in division office.
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| Term 4 |
| CAT 2540 | Applications in CAD | OR^ | Major | |
| VARIABLE 1 The student will use a Computer-Aided Design System to produce solutions to typical problems encountered in industry. The student will demonstrate his or her ability to understand the principles of design, visualization, projection, analysis and product quality by producing a set of working drawings and presenting their work to a group of their peers. This course may be repeated with a different content. Prerequisites: CAT 1043 and CAT 1214 or by evaluation. § Criteria for evaluation is in division office.
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| CAT 2703 | Practicum | * | Major | |
| The Practicum is a course designed to monitor students in an on-site job location. The student will report to and receive supervision by the employer during the course of the semester. The student will demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a commercial setting, toward satisfying objectives prescribed by the instructor and the participating employer. Work objectives will be consistent with meaningful career learning experiences.Prerequisites: 12 hours of CAT or by evaluation. § Criteria for evaluation is in division office.
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*16-week course offered during two 8-week terms
^Take CAT 2540 (8-week course) in Term 3 and again in Term 4 with a different project emphasis OR take CAT 2540 in Term 3 AND CAT 2703 (16-week course) over Terms 3-4
Major Courses: (19 credit hours)Computer-Aided Technology: CAT 1043, CAT 1214, CAT 1253, CAT 2540 (6 hrs: Take twice with different project emphasis) or CAT 2540 (3 hrs) & CAT 2703 Electives: Faculty Approved Electives (3 hrs) must have an ART, CAT, CS, ENGR or DMD prefix General Education Courses: None Life Skills Courses: NoneÂ
Notes: A Certificate of Mastery program is designed to meet the needs of an individual
who wants to enter the job market following the completion of the certificate.
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