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Computer Aided Design Technology (AAS.CAD)

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is a computer graphics based tool that allows drafters, designers and engineers to develop new products faster by automating many complex and tedious design tasks. This program will provide in-depth knowledge and experience in two- and three-dimensional design and drafting. The student will work with state-of-the-art CAD and solid modeling software and hardware. Those earning this degree will be prepared for a career as a CAD designer, mechanical designer, engineering technician or CAD technician, or Architectural drafter. Upon completion, students can also receive industry recognized certificates from Fanuc, OSHA, AutoCAD, and others. Degree also available online. Consult Advisor.

Students planning to continue their education at Eastern Illinois University or Southern Illinois University to earn a bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Applied Engineering, or Architecture should consult their advisor/counselor for course requirements and substitutions.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Summer

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First Year
First Semester

CORETEC-103

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECAD-056

Credit Hours: 2.00

GENMAT-130

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Credit Hours: 3.00

GENENG-119

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Credit Hours: 3.00

ELECIS-160

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

CORECAD-057

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECAD-062

Credit Hours: 2.00

GENAPT-042

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Credit Hours: 3.00

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Credit Hours: 3.00

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Credit Hours: 4.00

Second Year
First Semester

CORECAD-058

Credit Hours: 2.00

CORECIM-092

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECAD-060

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENPHY-130

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Credit Hours: 4.00

GENSOS-052

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

COREMET-084

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECAD-061

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECAD-059

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIM-060

Credit Hours: 3.00

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Credit Hours: 4.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
GEN	MAT-130	College Algebra MAT-130 College Algebra Develop concepts of a function and graph, inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions, theory of equations, systems of equations, sequences and series. Graphing calculator required. Course Outline OR
GEN	APT-041	Applied Mathematics I APT-041 Applied Mathematics I Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	TEC-103	Engineering Graphics TEC-103 Engineering Graphics This course provides an introduction to engineering design and graphics, including design problems, sketching, dimensioning, tolerancing, multi-view orthographic representations, auxiliary views, section views, and working drawings. Drafting equipment and workbook are required. CAD software is used in this course. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CAD-056	CAD I CAD-056 CAD I Basic theory of CAD. Students will learn to use a computer aided drafting system to create simple to moderately complex technical drawings. (Repeatable 1 Time) Course Outline	2.0
ELE	CIS-160	Practical Software Applications CIS-160 Practical Software Applications Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
GEN	ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		14.0
Second Semester
GEN	APT-042	Applied Mathematics II APT-042 Applied Mathematics II Offers the student an in-depth study of algebra, geometry and trigonometry including factoring, solving linear systems, volumes, areas and right triangles. Course Outline AND
GEN	APT-043	Applied Mathematics III APT-043 Applied Mathematics III Familiarizes the student with the concepts of logarithms, analytical geometry, vectors and statistics. Course Outline * OR
GEN	MAT-132	Trigonometry MAT-132 Trigonometry Develop the definitions, properties and graphical characteristics of trigonometric functions. Include radian measure, trigonometric identities and equations, solutions of oblique and right triangles and inverse trigonometric functions and polar coordinates. Graphing calculator required. Course Outline *	3.0
CORE	CAD-057	CAD II CAD-057 CAD II This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Such subjects as Symbol Libraries, Block Attributes, 3 D Design and Solid Modeling. Course Outline *	3.0
CORE	CAD-062	Introduction to Solidworks CAD-062 Introduction to Solidworks This course is a study of three-dimensional solid modeling using the Solidworks system. The student will learn to create, view, render and plot 3D models and assemblies. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
ELE	--- ---	Social Science Elective --- --- Social Science Elective	3.0
ELE	--- ---	Career Elective --- --- Career Elective	4.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	CAD-058	CAD Drafting Systems CAD-058 CAD Drafting Systems This course familiarizes the student with the setup, use and features of various CAD systems. Such subjects as operating systems, file management and customizing AutoCAD are also studied. Course Outline	2.0
CORE	CIM-092	Computer-Aided Manufacturing CIM-092 Computer-Aided Manufacturing An introduction to the use of a CAD/CAM system. Student will learn to use a computer for design and to automatically create programs to control manufacturing equipment. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CAD-060	3D Solid Modeling CAD-060 3D Solid Modeling This course is an in depth study of three-dimensional solid modeling using different computer aided design programs. The student will learn to create, view, render and plot 3D models, parts and assemblies. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	PHY-130	College Physics I PHY-130 College Physics I This course covers Newtonian Mechanics, heat, fluid motion. Intended for students in the pre-professional areas, arts and sciences, and four year technology majors. It is not intended for students who plan to major (or minor) in physics or engineering. Course Outline OR
GEN	TEC-060	Analytical Mechanic TEC-060 Analytical Mechanic Enables the student to analyze forces acting on structural elements and rigid bodies. The concepts of stress and strain in structural materials is introduced. Course Outline	4.0
GEN	SOS-052	Workplace Communication/Safety SOS-052 Workplace Communication/Safety Provides an understanding of the human mechanism when associated with interpersonal relationship on the job. Emphasis placed on vocational motivation, communication and perception, along with Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid training to enhance safety and response skills in a workplace emergency. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
CORE	MET-084	Technical Mechanisms MET-084 Technical Mechanisms Focuses on motion analysis of mechanical system components such as linkages, slider-crank mechanisms, working connectors, cams, gears and gear trains. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CAD-061	3D Parametric Design CAD-061 3D Parametric Design This course is study of three dimensional parametric design and prototype creation. The student will learn to create a family of part designs using parametric modeling CAD software. Creating design prototypes will also be covered. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CAD-059	Special Applications of CAD CAD-059 Special Applications of CAD This course is a more in depth study of computer aided design. The student will explore specific architectural and civil applications of CAD and industry requirements using Revit and AutoCad. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CIM-060	CNC Machining CIM-060 CNC Machining Introduction to computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine tool operation, programming and processes. Manual and computer assisted part programming with machine tool verification. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	--- ---	Career Elective --- --- Career Elective	4.0
	Semester Totals		16.0

Total Program Hours

60.0

Suggested Electives
ELE	BCT-062	Architectural Drafting II BCT-062 Architectural Drafting II Emphasis is placed on residential and small commercial design. Problems presented have varied materials and structural systems. Some emphasis is placed on building code requirements. CAD is incorporated. Course Outline	4.0
ELE	BCT-076	Architectural Design BCT-076 Architectural Design The study of architectural design considerations that influence the energy efficiency of structures. Including project site integration, window orientation, framing techniques, material selection, and HVAC design. Heating and cooling load calculations, labs and computer-aided drafting will be utilized. Course Outline	4.0
ELE	CET-081	CAD for Civil Engineering CET-081 CAD for Civil Engineering Basic and Advanced use of Microstation Geopak focusing on 3D drawing use and processing. Along with processing and creating data for Terrain models, Proposed and Existing cross sections for plans, and other Civil Engineering applications. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CET-082	Civil Drafting CET-082 Civil Drafting Focuses on developing the competence in drafting detailed drawings and the basics of Microstation with special emphasis on interpreting field data to produce highway construction drawings and survey drawings. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CIS-063	3-D Computer Animation CIS-063 3-D Computer Animation An overview and exploration of the different applications and techniques used in the development of 3D models for game, video and web animation. The course will explore a variety of commonly used tools and will identify their strengths and capacities. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CIS-092	Adobe Illustrator CIS-092 Adobe Illustrator Adobe Illustrator software, a PostScript-based drawing program, is used to create sophisticated artwork which can be imported into other programs for further manipulation. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	APT-050	Electrical Principles/Practice APT-050 Electrical Principles/Practice This course is designed for students interested in the properties of electricity. Course focuses on theory and skills to prepare technicians for installation and troubleshooting of basic electrical circuits. Course Outline	4.0
ELE	EET-056	Electronic Circuit Design/Fabrication EET-056 Electronic Circuit Design/Fabrication Designed to present through actual practice the elements of electronics drafting and fabrication. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	MTT-050	Intro to Machining Procedures MTT-050 Intro to Machining Procedures A study designed to highlight the theory and application of cutoff machines, drill press, engine lathe, milling machines and basic benchwork involving layout and hand tools. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CIM-094	Computer Integrated Manf CIM-094 Computer Integrated Manf An introduction to Computer Integrated Manufacturing. Student will learn to setup, program and troubleshoot a CIM system. This is the final course in the Automation and Robotics degree program. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CIM-044	Industrial Robotics CIM-044 Industrial Robotics A comprehensive study of industrial robotics used in computer integrated manufacturing systems. Some areas of study include history, classification, tooling, sensors, safety and justification of robotic systems. The student will learn robotics related to manufacturing, and fundamental robotic programming. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
ELE	CAD-075	Supervised Occupational Exp CAD-075 Supervised Occupational Exp Designed to promote on the job experience in CAD technology while applying skills and knowledge learned in the program. The employers and supervising instructors work closely with the student in an off campus job site. (Repeatable 2 Times) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	TEC-043	Industrial Safety TEC-043 Industrial Safety Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention. Course Outline	1.0
ELE	ITT-063	Innovation I ITT-063 Innovation I This course examines the history, technology, and progression of innovation and innovative ideas in IT, robotics, electronics, and DIY makerspace environments. The tools and techniques used in the innovation lab will be explored. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0

Call Counseling Services: 217-234-5232
Email: counsel@lakelandcollege.edu

Faculty Contact: Leo A. Kitten
Faculty Email: lkitten@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5316

* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Computer Aided Design Technology (AAS.CAD)

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Summer

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

MAT-130College Algebra

APT-041Applied Mathematics I

TEC-103Engineering Graphics

CAD-056CAD I

CIS-160Practical Software Applications

ENG-119Composition I Pathway

ENG-120Composition I

Semester Totals

APT-042Applied Mathematics II

APT-043Applied Mathematics III

MAT-132Trigonometry

CAD-057CAD II

CAD-062Introduction to Solidworks

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Semester Totals

CAD-058CAD Drafting Systems

CIM-092Computer-Aided Manufacturing

CAD-0603D Solid Modeling

PHY-130College Physics I

TEC-060Analytical Mechanic

SOS-052Workplace Communication/Safety

Semester Totals

MET-084Technical Mechanisms

CAD-0613D Parametric Design

CAD-059Special Applications of CAD

CIM-060CNC Machining

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Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

BCT-062Architectural Drafting II

BCT-076Architectural Design

CET-081CAD for Civil Engineering

CET-082Civil Drafting

CIS-0633-D Computer Animation

CIS-092Adobe Illustrator

APT-050Electrical Principles/Practice

EET-056Electronic Circuit Design/Fabrication

MTT-050Intro to Machining Procedures

CIM-094Computer Integrated Manf

CIM-044Industrial Robotics

CAD-075Supervised Occupational Exp

TEC-043Industrial Safety

ITT-063Innovation I

BCT-062Architectural Drafting II

BCT-076Architectural Design

CET-081CAD for Civil Engineering

CET-082Civil Drafting

CIS-0633-D Computer Animation

CIS-092Adobe Illustrator

APT-050Electrical Principles/Practice

EET-056Electronic Circuit Design/Fabrication

MTT-050Intro to Machining Procedures

CIM-094Computer Integrated Manf

CIM-044Industrial Robotics

CAD-075Supervised Occupational Exp

TEC-043Industrial Safety

ITT-063Innovation I

BCT-062Architectural Drafting II

BCT-076Architectural Design

CET-081CAD for Civil Engineering

CET-082Civil Drafting

CIS-0633-D Computer Animation

CIS-092Adobe Illustrator

APT-050Electrical Principles/Practice

EET-056Electronic Circuit Design/Fabrication

MTT-050Intro to Machining Procedures

CIM-094Computer Integrated Manf

CIM-044Industrial Robotics

CAD-075Supervised Occupational Exp

TEC-043Industrial Safety

ITT-063Innovation I

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

Second Year
First Semester

Second Year
Second Semester

MAT-130
College Algebra

APT-041
Applied Mathematics I

TEC-103
Engineering Graphics

CAD-056
CAD I

CIS-160
Practical Software Applications

ENG-119
Composition I Pathway

ENG-120
Composition I

APT-042
Applied Mathematics II

APT-043
Applied Mathematics III

MAT-132
Trigonometry

CAD-057
CAD II

CAD-062
Introduction to Solidworks

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Social Science Elective

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Career Elective

CAD-058
CAD Drafting Systems

CIM-092
Computer-Aided Manufacturing

CAD-060
3D Solid Modeling

PHY-130
College Physics I

TEC-060
Analytical Mechanic

SOS-052
Workplace Communication/Safety

MET-084
Technical Mechanisms

CAD-061
3D Parametric Design

CAD-059
Special Applications of CAD

CIM-060
CNC Machining

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Career Elective

BCT-062
Architectural Drafting II

BCT-076
Architectural Design

CET-081
CAD for Civil Engineering

CET-082
Civil Drafting

CIS-063
3-D Computer Animation

CIS-092
Adobe Illustrator

APT-050
Electrical Principles/Practice

EET-056
Electronic Circuit Design/Fabrication

MTT-050
Intro to Machining Procedures

CIM-094
Computer Integrated Manf

CIM-044
Industrial Robotics

CAD-075
Supervised Occupational Exp

TEC-043
Industrial Safety

ITT-063
Innovation I

BCT-062
Architectural Drafting II

BCT-076
Architectural Design

CET-081
CAD for Civil Engineering

CET-082
Civil Drafting

CIS-063
3-D Computer Animation

CIS-092
Adobe Illustrator

APT-050
Electrical Principles/Practice

EET-056
Electronic Circuit Design/Fabrication

MTT-050
Intro to Machining Procedures

CIM-094
Computer Integrated Manf

CIM-044
Industrial Robotics

CAD-075
Supervised Occupational Exp

TEC-043
Industrial Safety

ITT-063
Innovation I

BCT-062
Architectural Drafting II

BCT-076
Architectural Design

CET-081
CAD for Civil Engineering

CET-082
Civil Drafting

CIS-063
3-D Computer Animation

CIS-092
Adobe Illustrator

APT-050
Electrical Principles/Practice

EET-056
Electronic Circuit Design/Fabrication

MTT-050
Intro to Machining Procedures

CIM-094
Computer Integrated Manf

CIM-044
Industrial Robotics

CAD-075
Supervised Occupational Exp

TEC-043
Industrial Safety

ITT-063
Innovation I