2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CADD Technology, CA


CODE: CADD-CT     |     TOTAL CREDITS: 30     |     FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible


GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program are located at www.csn.edu/gainful-employment.


DESCRIPTION

This program provides students with the skills to plan, prepare, interpret technical drafting documents, and create additive manufacturing prototype models. Students develop these skills through computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) workstations and 3D printers. Instruction also includes office standards, ethics, equipment maintenance, and production techniques.


COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS

  • Computation: MATH 104B or above (except MATH 115 and MATH 122 and MATH 123)
  • Human Relations: CADD 250

ACADEMIC MAPS

Academic Map: CA CADD Technology   


 

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Perform tasks in operating a CADD workstation using industry standard software used in Southern Nevada.
  2. Create Two-Dimensional construction documents and Three-Dimensional solid models using the drafting tools within the CAD software that will apply to their discipline to a degree of 80%.
  3. Practice office standards, techniques and procedures in the workplace to a degree of 80%.
  4. Design projects to their specific discipline of study and create documents and/or solid models to a degree of 80%.
  5. Demonstrate adequate knowledge of mathematics, communications skills, and other core degree requirements. Graduates will be ready to be employed as an entry-level CADD technician.

General Education Requirements


TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 3


 

Communications (3 Credits)


Special Program Requirements


TOTAL SPECIAL PROGRAM CREDITS: 27