The Computer-Aided Design (CAD) curriculum provides students both instruction and experience on both workstation and PC based CAD. Students are taught how to use the computer as a tool for tasks such as 2-D drafting, 3-D modeling and simple CAD related programming.
In addition, students learn advanced techniques such as solving design problems, attribute management and symbol library creation and usage. Courses include introductory drafting and electrical, mechanical and architectural applications. Graduates of the program are qualified as CAD operators and technologists and/or can continue their education in the university environment.
This program has been articulated with some area high schools. Recent high school graduates may have earned credit in this program through high school coursework. Refer to Dual Credit for High School Courses for more information.
Computer-Aided Design Degree (CAD.AAS)
Overview for College Success
Overview for College Success (OCS 121) is a course designed to assist students in the navigation of becoming successful in college and life. Major topics include setting academic, career and personal goals; effective communication strategies; study skills; critical thinking; self-discovery; and learning styles. In addition, this course delves into topics such as stress management, diversity and other well-being topics. Students will develop educational and career plans, learn to utilize college resources and receive extensive help in course planning. OCS 121 credit is not calculated in the course minimum credit totals listed in this section.
Students must take OCS 121 if they meet one or more of the following:
- First time degree seeking students
- Transfer student with less than 12 credit hours and no evidence of similar course on transcript
- Registering for 6 or more credits
- Test into 2 or more developmental classes
- Currently does not have OCS credit or registered for OCS
| Overview for College Success | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| OCS 121 | Overview for College Success | 1 |
| Common Core Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| CAD 100 | Introduction to CADD | 1.5 |
| CAD 101 | Basic Drawing & Design | 2 |
| CAD 105 | Special Applications | 4 |
| MTH 106 | Technical Mathematics I | 5 |
| OAT 100 | Basic Keyboarding Skills | 1.5 |
| OAT 172 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BUS 260 | Total Quality Management | 3 |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| SPE 108 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| GROUP II | Select from Humanities Electives Students earning an Associate degree must meet the requirement for coursework on improving human relations as defined in Public Act 87-581. | 3 |
| GROUP III | Select from Social Science Electives Students earning an Associate degree must meet the requirement for coursework on improving human relations as defined in Public Act 87-581. | 3 |
| GROUP V | Select from Physical and Life Science Electives. (Must include one lab) | 7-8 |
Architectural Engineering Construction (AEO) Technology Option (CAD.AAS.ARCH)
| CAD | Common Core Requirements | |
| CAD | General Education Requirements | |
| BLD 101 | Constructions Materials & Methods I: Wood | 4 |
| BLD 203 | Estimating | 3.5 |
| BLD 221 | Build Energy Efficient Green Home II | 6 |
| CAD 109 | Architectural Design and Drafting I | 4 |
| CAD 209 | Architectural Applications II | 4 |
| CAD 269 | Technical Publishing | 3.5 |
| DRF 101 | Architectural Drafting | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 63 | |
|---|---|---|
Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Option (CAD. AAS.MECH)
| CAD | Common Core Requirements | |
| CAD | General Education Requirements | |
| CAD 111 | Mechanical Design I | 4 |
| CAD 212 | Mechanical Design II | 4 |
| CAD 214 | Mechanical Design III | 4 |
| CAD 260 | Solid Modeling | 4 |
| CAD | Select a Tech Elective Any BMD, BLD, BCD, OR ELC course or approval of program coordinator. | 4.5 |
| CAD 269 | Technical Publishing | 3.5 |
| CAD 299 | Special Topics | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 63 | |
|---|---|---|
Computer-Aided Design Certificates
Architectural Engineering Construction Technology (CAD.CERT.ARCH)
Gainful Employment Information
The Computer-Aided Design (CAD) curriculum provides students with instruction and experience on both workstation and PC based CAD. Students are taught how to use the computer as a tool for tasks such as 2-D drafting and 3-D modeling. Graduates of the program are qualified as mechanical CAD operators and technologists and/or can continue their education in the university environment.
This program has been articulated with some area high schools. Recent high school graduates may have earned credit in this program through high school coursework. Refer to Dual Credit for High School Courses for more information.
| OCS 121 | Overview for College Success | 1 |
| BLD 101 | Constructions Materials & Methods I: Wood | 4 |
| CAD 100 | Introduction to CADD | 1.5 |
| CAD 101 | Basic Drawing & Design | 2 |
| CAD 105 | Special Applications | 4 |
| CAD 109 | Architectural Design and Drafting I | 4 |
| CAD 209 | Architectural Applications II | 4 |
| DRF 101 | Architectural Drafting | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| MTH 106 | Technical Mathematics I | 5 |
| BUS 260 | Total Quality Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33.5 | |
|---|---|---|
Mechanical Engineering Technology Certificate (CAD.CERT.MECH)
Gainful Employment Information
| OCS 121 | Overview for College Success | 1 |
| CAD 100 | Introduction to CADD | 1.5 |
| CAD 101 | Basic Drawing & Design | 2 |
| CAD 111 | Mechanical Design I | 4 |
| CAD 212 | Mechanical Design II | 4 |
| CAD 214 | Mechanical Design III | 4 |
| CAD 105 | Special Applications | 4 |
| DRF | Drafting Electives BLD 102 may be substituted. | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| MTH 106 | Technical Mathematics I | 5 |
| BUS 260 | Total Quality Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33.5 | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Certificates
South Suburban College offers a variety of basic certificates designed to provide specialized training in specific areas. The following basic certificates are now available. For further information, contact your academic advisor.
Mechanical Certificate (CAD.BASIC.MECH)
| OCS 121 | Overview for College Success | 1 |
| CAD 100 | Introduction to CADD | 1.5 |
| CAD 101 | Basic Drawing & Design | 2 |
| CAD 105 | Special Applications | 4 |
| CAD 111 | Mechanical Design I | 4 |
| DRF | Drafting Electives BLD 102 may be substituted. | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14.5 | |
|---|---|---|
Advanced Mechanical Certificate (CAD.BASIC.MECHADV)
| OCS 121 | Overview for College Success | 1 |
| CAD 212 | Mechanical Design II | 4 |
| CAD 214 | Mechanical Design III | 4 |
| CAD 260 | Solid Modeling | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 | |
|---|---|---|
AEC Certificate (CAD.BASIC.ARCH)
| OCS 121 | Overview for College Success | 1 |
| CAD 100 | Introduction to CADD | 1.5 |
| CAD 101 | Basic Drawing & Design | 2 |
| CAD 105 | Special Applications | 4 |
| CAD 109 | Architectural Design and Drafting I | 4 |
| DRF 101 | Architectural Drafting | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14.5 | |
|---|---|---|
CADD Technical Publishing (CAD.BASIC.TECHPUB)
| OCS 121 | Overview for College Success | 1 |
| CAD 100 | Introduction to CADD | 1.5 |
| CAD 101 | Basic Drawing & Design | 2 |
| CAD 105 | Special Applications | 4 |
| CAD 269 | Technical Publishing | 3.5 |
| OAT 172 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 | |
|---|---|---|
Advanced AEC Certificate (CAD.BASIC.AEC)
| OCS 121 | Overview for College Success | 1 |
| BLD 101 | Constructions Materials and Methods I-Wood | 4 |
| BLD 110 | Surveying I | 4 |
| BLD 203 | Estimating | 3.5 |
| CAD 209 | Architectural Applications II | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15.5 | |
|---|---|---|