2022 - 2023 Catalog
Program: Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Title: CAD/CAM-CNC Certificate
(Level 1 Certificate)
Eastfield and Mountain View campus only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.CADD.CAM/CNC.10
This certificate has been developed to provide skills for entry-level CADD positions as well as skills needed in the machining industry and the manufacturing specialists who require training necessary for the integration of CAD and the CNC machines. Students enrolled in this program will learn the basics of CADD, how to set up and operate machinery such as mills and lathes, and will also be trained in the programming of CNC.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DFTG 1405 | Introduction to Technical Drawing | 4 |
| DFTG 1409 | Basic Computer Aided Drafting | 4 |
| MCHN 1343 | Machine Shop Mathematics OR | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | (3) |
| INMT 1343 | Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DFTG 1325 | Blueprint Reading and Sketching | 3 |
| DFTG 1495 | Special Topics in Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | 4 |
| DFTG 1445 | Parametric Modeling and Design | 4 |
| MCHN 1454 | Intermediate Machining 2 | 4 |
| MCHN 2338 | Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 18 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 32 | |
|---|---|---|
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.