Muskegon Area Career Tech Center

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

COURSE SYLLABUS

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to teach students the skills needed for related careers in Architecture, Computer-Aided Design,
Engineering Graphics, and Technical Illustration. What will you need for a better lifestyle in the twenty-first century? What kind
of house will you live in? What kind of car will you drive? What will computers do next? If you use your imagination, you can
start thinking about how things will be designed in the future. The products we use in our daily life are manufactured according
to the drawings that describe them and without them; the products would never become reality. The United States Space
Shuttle, the Concorde supersonic airplane, the Bugatti Veyron, and Frank Lloyd Wrights Falling-Water are just a few of the
worlds most outstanding architectural and engineering achievements. In industry, ideas like these are communicated through
a design process called Computer-Aided Design. Computer-Aided Design is an exciting form of communication that is
technical and precise. This course will focus on computer-aided design techniques and visual communications used
throughout the world.
TEXTBOOKS:
AutoCAD and Its Applications- Shumaker, Madsen. Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc., 2010.
Applying AutoCAD- Wohlers. McGraw Hill-Glencoe, 2007.
Architecture Residential Drawing and Design Kicklighter. Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc., 2004.
Basic Technical Drawing- Spencer, Dygdon. Glencoe, 2004.
SOFTWARE:
AutoCAD
AutoDesk Inventor
Revit Architecture
Corel Draw Graphics Suite
Microsoft Office
WHY AutoCAD?

Autodesk AutoCAD software was the first CAD program available for personal computers.
It is the most widely used CAD software for design careers related to Architecture and Engineering.
Advantages include legible notes and dimensions, high quality prints, faster design process, increased accuracy, and editing capabilities.

SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM:

The work-based learning opportunities provide students with "real world" experience.
Students can earn (12) college credits for Muskegon Community College CAD 100, CAD 110, CAD 152, and CAD 230 courses of study.
Students can earn Math credit toward the high school graduation requirements.

CAREERS:
Architect
Landscape Architect
Interior Designer
Construction Management
Building Inspector
Civil Engineer
Structural Engineer

Mechanical Engineer
Automotive Engineer
Aerospace Engineer
Industrial Design
Technical Illustrator
Industrial Engineer
CAD/ CAM
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TEACHER INFORMATION:
TROY FOSTER, AIA

B.S. Industrial Arts

M.Ed. Instructional Technology
M.Ed. Educational Leadership

Western Michigan University

Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University

CERTIFICATION:

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

(IX)
(VT)
(ES)

CONTACT:

tfoster@muskegonisd.org

PHONE: 231.767.3678

1991.
2004.
2012.

COURSE OUTLINE:
Engineering
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN
ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION
SECTIONAL VIEWS
AUXILIARY VIEWS
TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION
DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY
INTERCHANGEABLE MANUFACTURING
THREADS AND FASTENERS
WORKING DRAWINGS
ENGINEERING GRAPHICS
3D PARAMETRIC DRAWING

Architecture
ARCHITECTURAL STYLES
INTERIOR DESIGN
FLOOR PLANS
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
FOUNDATION PLANS
SITE PLANS
ELEVATIONS
STRUCTURAL DESIGN
CIVIL ENGINEERING
3D PRESENTATION DRAWINGS
DIGITAL IMAGES AND EDITING

TYPES OF LEARNING:
Online Readings--

Online reading assignments may provide an introduction to a unit, provide information, or include articles that
have been authored by experts in the field.

Virtual Field Trips--

Students may be given links to websites that either enhance the content of readings or show them where
information and resources can be found as well as provide related discussion questions.

Discussion Questions--

These may ask students to apply course concepts to circumstances, provide opinions about course content,
and share experiences.

Collaborative Projects--

These projects involve teams of students working together on simulation activities, research papers, and
presentations as well as providing interactions to build on leadership and planning skills.

Reflective Activities--

These are design projects as the primary method for students to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate content.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS:
Attendance--

Students meet the minimum 90% required by Muskegon Community College.

Communication--

Informing instructor of absences and providing parent verification.

Notebook Portfolio--

The completion of a notebook including all assignments, projects, and resume.

Work Ethic--

Includes taking care of equipment and facilities, non-disruptive behavior including cell phones.

Teamwork--

Includes helping others through peer tutoring and assistance as needed.

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