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CAD 201 : Computer Aided Drafting and Design (4 Credits)

Overview

Welcome to CAD 201, Computer Aided Drafting and Design, offered by the Extended Learning Institute of Northern Virginia Community College.

In this course you will learn Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) applications, concepts and techniques as applied to completing, from beginning to end, any 2 Dimensional (2D) drawing.

The primary teaching/learning modality will be via video clips.  In addition to the video clips there will be exercises that address the ideas, concepts and techniques of the associated session; a project, selected by you with guidance from me; and communication with me and other learners.  There will be a number of quizzes designed to re-enforce what you have learned as well as two written tests.

What you learn in this course will benefit you by providing knowledge and skills in the operation and application of a CAD system.

Prerequisites

One or more of the following is strongly recommended for entry into this course:

  • Competency in basic technical drafting.
  • Prerequisite is Engineering Graphics (EGR 115); Architectural Drafting I (ARC 121); or equivalent.
  •  Approval by the Instructor.
If you are unsure if you are adequiately prepared for this class please contact me.

Work Phone: 703-323-4257               e-mail: rwoodke@nvcc.edu

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Objectives

 

The goals of this course are to:

  • Be familiar with computer applications of drafting.
  • Have a working knowledge of a CAD system and its peripherals.
  • Begin to develop proficiency as a CAD operator.
  • Develop overall drafting skills.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Analyze routine business transactions and events, record them in journals and ledgers, summarize recorded data, determine effects of internal value changes within the business enterprise, and prepare financial statements.
  • Apply accounting theories and practices relevant to the management of personal and career finances.
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Materials

 

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Grading
 

Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)

Assignment

Points

Percentage of Grade

10 Exercises @ 10 pt. each

100 points

40

Mid Term Exam

50 points

20

Final Exam 

50 points

20

Final Project

50 points

20

Total Points
250 points
100

Your final grade may be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass at least two of the exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.

Grade

Points

Percent

A

225 - 250

90-100

B

200 - 224

80-89

C

175 - 199

70-79

D

150 - 174

60-69

F

Below - 149

0-59

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Exams

 

There are two (2) online proctored exams in this course.

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ELI Policies and Procedures

 
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Beginning the Course