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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

Subject
CAD
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
None - Co-requisite: None
CAD 102BASIC COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING6.0

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.

Subject
CAD
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
None - Co-requisite: None
CAD 103ELECTRO-MECHANICAL DRAFTING6.0

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.

Subject
CAD
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
CAD 102 - Co-requisite: None
CAD 104MACHINE DRAFTING6.0

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.

Subject
CAD
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
CAD 202, CAD 103 - Co-requisite: None
CAD 115ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING-RESIDENTIAL6.0

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.

Subject
CAD
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
CAD 102 - Co-requisite: None
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.

Subject
CAD
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
CAD 101 - Co-requisite: MA 104
CAD 202INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING6.5

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.

Subject
CAD
Credits (min)
6.5
Credits (max)
6.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
CAD 102 - Co-requisite: None
CAD 204CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAFTING6.0

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.

Subject
CAD
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
CAD 202, CAD 115 - Co-requisite: None
CAD 205STRUCTURAL DRAFTING6.0

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.

Subject
CAD
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
CAD 115 - Co-requisite: None
CAD 206PIPE DRAFTING6.0

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

Subject
CAD
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
CAD 202 - Co-requisite: None
CAD 212FINAL PROJECT-ADVANCED COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING6.5

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.

Subject
CAD
Credits (min)
6.5
Credits (max)
6.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
CAD 103, CAD 104, CAD 115, CAD 202, CAD 204 - Co-requisite: None
CAD 215DRAFTING AND DESIGN EXTERNSHIP12.0

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.

Subject
CAD
Credits (min)
12
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
All Program Core Courses - Co-requisite: None
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.

Subject
CAD
Credits (min)
6.5
Credits (max)
6.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
None - Co-requisite: None

Source: Penn Commercial Business/Technical School's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59