Engineering Technology/CAD Advanced Certificate

Pathway:

CAD

Curriculum Code:

ENT.CAD.CERT (C548E)

Total Program Credits: 13

The Engineering Technology/CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Advanced Certificate curriculum provides the student with the coursework needed to be in an entry-level position where skills and knowledge of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software is required.

Contains coursework within the Engineering Technology AAS degree; a degree that gives graduates the education needed to fill technical positions in product design and development and transfers to four-year technology-related programs, including (but not limited to) the Illinois Institute of Technology, Illinois State University, Northern Illinois University and Purdue University/Calumet. These four-year programs further prepare the graduates to move into leadership roles, such as industrial supervision, machine and tool designer, technical buyers, production expediters and cost estimators.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Engineering Technology/CAD Advanced Certificate, the graduate will be able to:

• measure in inches and metric system;
• analyze a piece-part drawing to produce 2D/3D models;
• generate 3D CAD models from isometric drawings of models;
• produce detail drawings using AutoCAD, Inventor and Solidworks in 1st and 3rd Angle Projection; and
• generate assembly with bill of material drawings of model assemblies in Inventor and Solidworks.

(Fall 2021)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
ENT 110 ◊ Engineering Design Graphics/CAD	Core Course	4
ENT 252 ◊ # Introduction to Mechanical AutoCAD	Core Course	3
ENT 255 ◊ # Autodesk Inventor Design & Rendering	Core Course	3
ENT 280 ◊ # Solidworks Design & Rendering	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	13
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option). Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

See ENT course descriptions.

Chairperson: Antigone Sharris, Ext. 3622; email: [e-mail]; Cell Phone: [phone]

KEY (AAS/CERT)
General Education	Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course	Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective	Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program.	If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective	Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol	This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol	This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)