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Drafting/CAD (Computer-Aided Drafting)

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Application Code: 
0450
Degree Received: 
Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
Academic Department Info: 
Computerized Design and Manufacturing
Program Coordinator: 
Karen M. Young
Coordinator Email: 
youngkk@alfredstate.edu
Description: 

360 Virtual TourThe drafting/CAD (computer-aided drafting) program provides students with the CAD skills and knowledge to qualify for entry-level positions in a wide variety of industries.

During the first year, students focus on gaining a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of CAD drafting, tolerancing, manufacturing processes, and mathematics.

The senior year is devoted to a specific drafting/CAD discipline which the student selects: model building & process piping or technical illustration.

A laptop computer is required for students entering the drafting/CAD program. See laptop specifications.

Student Learning Outcomes: 
  • Demonstrate proper visualization in various views of three-dimensional object by producing a multi-view drawing.
  • Identify, select and apply the sectional view that is appropriate to show interior features for dimensioning.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing processes, shop terminology and machine operations.
  • Calculate and apply tolerancing and the relationship between mating parts on assembly drawings.
  • Through calculation, select various appropriate purchased parts for diverse applications.
  • Apply the current welding processes and generate weldment drawings using industrial standards.
  • Illustrate various exploded isometric drawing methods using standard technical practical applications.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of the fundamentals of architectural drafting to complete a set of drawings.
  • Solve practical drafting-related problems using accepted mathematical applications.
Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 

Recommended: Algebra

Technical Standards: 

Applicants in any of the drafting/CAD programs must meet the following physical requirements: -Must be able to visually read computer monitor or laptop. -Must be capable to use digitizing equipment. -Must have good hand/eye coordination to operate the above.

Accreditation/Certification: 

All drafting/CAD programs are certified by the ADDA (American Design and Drafting Association). Independently from Alfred State College, all students will have several opportunities to obtain national certification as qualified entry-level drafters by successful completion of the ADDA Exam.

Features & Facilities: 
  • Provides students with the traditional drafting and CAD skills and knowledge to qualify for entry-level positions in a wide variety of industries
  • AUTOCAD 2008 INVENTOR, Unigraphics Nx4
Graduation Requirements: 

Students are required to earn a grade of "C" or higher in technical calculations I and II (DCAD 1053 & DCAD 2063) to be eligible for graduation. (Articulation is available in this area.) Articulation agreements are also available for 2805 drafting for residential construction.

Career Opportunities: 
  • Mechanical Drafter
  • Controls Drafter
  • Drafting Manager
  • Field or Service Engineer
  • CAD Operator
  • Designer
  • Mechanical Designer
  • Parts Analyst
  • Sales Representative

Upon successful completion of this program,students may continue in Alfred State's BBA program in technology management.

Direct Entry Into Baccalaureate Degree Program: 

Alfred State drafting/CAD graduates may enter directly into the technology management BBA degree program.

Typical Semester Layout: 

All students on the School of Applied Technology Campus at Wellsville spend a total of six hours in class each day. In the Computerized Design and Manufacturing Department, approximately one-to-two hours each day are spent in a classroom lecture-type setting and the remaining four-to-five hours of the day are used to complete many exciting, industrial-type assignments in laptop drafting labs.

Students attend class from approximately 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., five days a week. As a result of this full schedule, the student will experience a total of 450 drafting hours in each semester.

First Semestercredits
DCAD1205Intro to Ind Dftg5
DCAD1305Industrial Drafting I5
DCAD1405Industrial Drafting II5
DCAD1053Technical Calculations I3
   18
Second Semestercredits
DCAD2205Industrial Drafting III5
DCAD2305Welding Drawing5
DCADxxx5Technical Elective5
DCAD2063Technical Calculations II3
   18
Third Semestercredits
DCAD3024Layout & Detail4
DCAD3044Fluid Power4
DCAD3104Advanced Mech Layout4
DCAD3023GD&T3
DCAD2053Intro to Unigraphs3
   18
Fourth Semestercredits
DCAD4125Process Piping I5
DCADxxx5Technical Elective5
DCAD4335CNC Machine Program'g5
DCAD4003Senior Project3
   18
Second Semester Electivescredits
DCAD2805Draft'g for Res Construction5
DCAD4155Technical Illustration5
Fourth Semester Electivescredits
DCAD4225Process Piping II*5
DCAD4155Technical Illustration5
DCAD2805Draft'g for Res Construction5
DCAD4900Industrial Application5

*Prerequisite: DCAD 4125 process piping I

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