Auto-CAD

Course Number: 12-600

AutoCAD is a mostly online course.

The course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of computer-aided design (CAD)software. Students learn how to set up CAD projects using Autodesk's AutoCAD software.

Topics include coordinates, lines, circles, arcs, zooms, snaps and grids, text, views, layers, plines, blocks, reference files, dimensioning, isometrics, 3D commands, surfaces, solids, and more. CAD standards for layers, plotting, and symbol libraries are also covered.

The course includes development of a CAD project by each student.

Semester(s): Fall, Spring, Mini 4, Mini 2
Units: 3

Textbook(s):

Textbook information can be found at the CMU Bookstore