SUNY Erie Community College

COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING/DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Program Competencies

Upon graduation with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design, the graduate will be able to:

• Draw, dimension and interpret basic mechanical working drawings
• Prepare accurate and concise technical reports
• Demonstrate with explanation the metallurgical properties of materials, including plastics, be familiar with manufacturing processes and machine tools and have an awareness of product safety and reliability
• Develop technical illustrations
• Develop working drawings from engineering flow sheets and utilize standard piping symbols
• Perform basic engineering calculation
• Apply geometric tolerancing and true positioning to a drawing using the current ANSI Code Y-14.5
• Demonstrate skills to design, draw and interpret basic wood frame construction
• Draw, dimension and interpret structural detailing
• Describe and construct an electrical/electronic drawing using standard symbols
• Be able to research, interpret and present technical information
• Demonstrate with explanation the basic operation of CAD (Computer Aided Design) and using commands, create two dimensional working drawings
• Analyze with explanation the industrial working environment as it relates to management structure, work ethics and safety