MCCCD Program Description

The Latest and Greatest for CAD

Course: DFT292

First Term: 1998 Fall

Lec + Lab 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 1.7 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: The exploration and comparative analysis of the newest software packages on the market designed to enhance or replace existing CAD(Computer Aided Drafting) software

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify appropriately related new software as advertised in computer magazines and news publications. (I) 2. Identify and evaluate hardware requirements for each software demonstrated or utilized. (II), (IV) 3. Demonstrate the procedure for start-up of new software and module selection. (III) 4. Use revised CAD software to improve design/drafting productivity or presentation. (I-IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Surveying computer journals, newspapers, and software dealers for product announcements. II. Comparing basic CAD softwares with the newest enhancement or task-specific software being tested. III. Testing applications software IV. Analyzing accompanying documentation for applications compatibility. A. Hardware requirements B. Operational systems C. File/graphic interchange capabilities D. Data input/extraction possibilities

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/24/1994

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