Penn Commercial Business/Technical School · Courses
CAD
13 courses with the subject CAD, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CAD 101TECHNICAL DRAFTING6.0
90 Hours – 12 Weeks An introduction to the principles of drafting to include terminology and fundamentals, size and shape descriptions, projection methods, geometric construction, sections, auxiliary views, and reproduction processes. 58
105 Hours - 12 Weeks An introduction to computer-aided drafting. Utilizing AutoCAD Software platform with an emphasis placed on setup, creating and modifying geometry, storing and retrieving predefined shapes, placing, rotating, and scaling objects, adding text and dimensions, using layers, coordinating systems, and plot/print to scale.
90 Hours - 12 Weeks A course in electrical and electronic drawings utilizing AutoCAD software platform, conducted on stressing modern representation used for, block diagrams schematic diagrams, logic diagrams, wiring/assembly drawings printed circuit board layouts, motor control diagrams, power distribution diagrams, and electrical one-line diagrams.
90 Hours - 12 Weeks A course utilizing Inventor software platform, production of detail and assembly drawings of machines, threads, gears, cams, tolerances and limit dimensioning, surface finishes, and precision drawings.
100 Hours - 12 Weeks A course utilizing Revit software platform, architectural drafting procedures, practices, and symbols including preparation of detailed working drawings for residential structure with emphasis on light frame construction methods.
CAD 1173-D GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING5.0
85 Hours - 12 Weeks A course utilizing SolidWorks software platform, introducing 3D modeling with emphasis in mechanical design, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, according to standards. Students will apply various geometric dimensions and tolerances to production drawings.
115 Hours - 12 Weeks A continuation of practices and techniques used in basic computer-aided drafting including the development and use of prototype drawings, construction of pictorial drawings, extracting data, and basics of 3D within the AutoCAD software platform.
90 Hours - 12 Weeks A course in commercial site drafting with emphasis in location of buildings, parking, sidewalks, and landscaping. Utilizing the AutoCAD/AutoCAD Civil 3D software platform, the student will create new or use an existing site and modify existing contours to meet building codes, zoning ordinances and accessibility requirements. Standard site details will be developed.
90 Hours - 12 Weeks Performed on the Revit software platform, this is a study of structural systems including concrete foundations and frames, wood framing and trusses, and structural steel framing systems. Includes detailing of concrete, wood, and steel to meet industry standards including the American Institute of Steel Construction and The American Concrete Institute.
90 Hours - 12 Weeks A course utilizing AutoCAD software platform, which is a study of pipe fittings, symbols, specifications and their applications to a piping process systems. Creation of symbols and their usage in flow diagrams, plans, elevations, and isometrics. 59
115 Hours - 12 Weeks A drafting course in which students participate in a comprehensive project from conception to conclusion. The students will have some parameters to follow depending on their choice of discipline, but essentially they make the decision as to subject matter as well as the software platform that they will utilize.
360 Hours - 12 Weeks An opportunity for students to combine academic theory with new, career-related experience in the drafting field during the student’s final quarter of school. At least 30 hours per week must be devoted to new tasks for a minimum of 360 hours during the quarter. Students will demonstrate new tasks and objectives related to accounting and continue to apply advanced application of academic theory in the workplace.
CAD 223INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)6.5
90 Hours - 12 Weeks GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is a computer-based tool that uses spatial (geographic) data to analyze and solve real-world problems. This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic principles and techniques of GIS. The lab material will emphasize GIS data collection, entry, storage, analysis, and output using ArcGIS.