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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED Or Equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

36 Hours

Course Duration

6 Months (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

6

Principles of Technical Drawing

This course provides you with information about dynamic and up-to-date learning tools. The course reflects CAD/CAM trends and the latest ANSI standards, manufacturing processes, dimensioning, tolerance, and threads and fasteners.

Fundamentals of Drafting

This course combines coverage of both mechanical and electrical drafting. It combines coverage of both basic mechanical/manual drafting techniques and electrical drafting techniques. It introduces AutoCAD Release 13 commands, both DOS and Windows, in the electrical/electronic portion of the course.

Introduction to Visual Communication

This comprehensive course is a consistent, clear, and orderly presentation of best engineering design methods and practices. Topics are presented in a timely and orderly fashion; each new topic progressively builds on concepts and terminology introduced in earlier sections.

Architectural Graphics

This course presents a wide range of basic graphic tools and techniques designers use to communicate architectural ideas. This course provides expanded and updated coverage of drawing materials, multiview drawings, paraline drawings, and perspective drawings.

Introduction to Computer Aided Design

Written out of the need to develop comprehensive approaches to teaching engineering drawing and modeling concepts with VersaCAD software, this course describes how to make applied use of the software for engineering CAD applications.

Introduction to Graphics Technology

This course covers the principles of engineering graphics in industry. Two-color illustrations with step-by-step explanations enabling you to progress easily through the learning program. An introduction to AutoCAD 2005® allows you to understand this important software tool.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA $3,240
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $3,240
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Principles of Technical Drawing

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The graphic language and design.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to cad.
    Multiview projection.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Using a cad system.
    Auxiliary views.
    Dimensioning.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Tolerancing.
    Reproduction and control of drawings.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Axonometric projection.
    Oblique projection.

Fundamentals of Drafting

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Communication and instrumentation.
    Charts, graphs and curves.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Basic techniques for drawing lines and letters.
    Multiview projection.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Basic and orthographic dimensioning with tolerances.
    Isometric and oblique views.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Computer-aided drafting.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Block diagrams, logic diagrams and component outlines.
    Printed circuit diagrams.
    Residential and industrial electrical wiring diagrams.

Introduction to Visual Communication

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    To sense. to select. to perceive.
    Light.
    The eye, the retina, and the brain.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    What the brain sees: color, form, depth, and movement.
    The sensual and perceptual theories of visual communication.
    Visual persuasion in advertising, public relations, and journalism.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Images that injure: pictorial stereotypes in the media.
    Typography.
    Graphic design.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Informational graphics.
    Cartoons.
    Photography.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Motion pictures.
    Television and video.
    Computers.
    World wide web.
    The more you know, the more you see.

Architectural Graphics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction.
    The autocad and reg; 2005 program.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Preparing to draw with autocad and reg; 2005.
    Block diagrams.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Plotting.
    Adding text and tables to the drawing.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Geometric constructions.
    Using 2d commands to draw orthographic views.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Drawings, formats, blocks, and attributes.
    The autocad and reg; designcenter.
    External references -xrefs-.
    Using raster images in autocad and reg; drawings.
    Dimensioning and tolerancing.
    Sectional drawings and hatching.
    Isometric drawing and gradient hatch rendering.

Introduction to Computer Aided Design

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Historical perspective on digital computers.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Computer aided design and manufacturing.
    Description of curves and surfaces.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Introduction to finite element method.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Industrial robotics.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Robot economics.
    Group technology.
    Computer-integrated manufacturing.
    Implementation of a cad/cam system.

Introduction to Graphics Technology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Engineering and technology.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The design process.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Drawing instruments.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Screws, fasteners, and springs.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Dimensioning.
    Welding.
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