AutoCAD, Certificate

Program Description

The AutoCAD: Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate is an introduction to AutoCAD, the industry standard for high-quality engineering graphics. Knowing AutoCAD will open many doors for you in the workplace. In fact, more and more jobs require a working knowledge of AutoCAD, an industry standard for high-quality engineering graphics. Classes will be "hands on" in the computer lab during convenient evening hours. Students who take the classes in this certificate will:

• Learn drawing vocabulary used on blueprints-apply that vocabulary to produce drawings
• Understand sectional views
• Create 2D drawings
• Develop computer skills for drafting-learn commands, views, etc.
• Create 3D models

What is AutoCAD?

Computer software to model, design, and analyze a wide variety of two and three dimensional objects.

You Might Like This Program If...

• You will enter an engineering industry that will require creating, revising, or interpreting 2D or 3D drawings.
• You desire a skill set that applies to most activities involved with modern technology.

Program Requirements

To earn an undergraduate certificate in AutoCAD, a minimum of 8 credits is required.

No Prerequisites Required.

Certificate Learning Objectives

• 2D Drawing Standards and Specifications: Adhere to 2D drawing standards, specifications, and/or codes relevant to the target industry
• 3D Solid Models: Create 3D solid models using CAD software focused on engineering design intent - parametric variables, material specification, and/or accounting for fabrication process
• Drawing Views and Terminology: Recognize drafting terminology and 2D section views used to create 3D models on engineering drawings

Academic Advising

The objectives of the university's academic advising program are to help advisees identify and achieve their academic goals, to promote their intellectual discovery, and to encourage students to take advantage of both in-and out-of class educational opportunities in order that they become self-directed learners and decision makers.

Both advisers and advisees share responsibility for making the advising relationship succeed. By encouraging their advisees to become engaged in their education, to meet their educational goals, and to develop the habit of learning, advisers assume a significant educational role. The advisee's unit of enrollment will provide each advisee with a primary academic adviser, the information needed to plan the chosen program of study, and referrals to other specialized resources.

READ SENATE POLICY 32-00: ADVISING POLICY

Altoona

Jennilyn Vallejera
Assistant Teaching Professor, Engineering
Eiche Library, 148
3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601
jmv22@psu.edu

Hazleton

Debra Conway
Director of Continuing Education
202 Slusser Bayzick
Hazleton, PA 18202
570-450-3136
dxk40@psu.edu

Contact

Altoona

DIVISION OF BUSINESS, ENGINEERING, AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Eiche Library, 148
3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601
jmv22@psu.edu

https://altoona.psu.edu/academics/divisions/business-engineering-information-sciences-technology

Hazleton

CONTINUING EDUCATION
202 Slusser Bayzick
Hazleton, PA 18202
570-450-3136
dxk40@psu.edu

https://hazleton.psu.edu/ce