Major:
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician Major
Description: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical skills and advanced computer software and hardware to the creation of graphic representations and simulations in support of engineering projects. Includes instruction in engineering graphics, two-dimensional and three-dimensional engineering design, solids modeling, engineering animation, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided design (CADD), and auto-CAD techniques.
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What Courses Do CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician Majors Take?
The required and elective courses you would take for CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.
Applied Engineering |
Drafting |
Drawing |
Mathematics |
Physics |
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