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ENGINEERING

Certificate Programs


Computer Aided Drafting/Design (CADD)

The Engineering and Technology Department of East Los Angeles College offers a certificate program leading to employment in industry as a Computer Aided Drafter/Designer. Successful completion of the required program with a grade point average of 2.5 or better entitles the student to apply for, and upon approval of the department, be awarded a certificate in Computer Aided Drafting/Design (CADD). The program may also lead to an Associate of Science degree upon completion of additional courses in general education graduation requirements to total 60 units. The CADD certificate prepares the student for advanced employment in the field of design drafting in industry. Electives allow some specialization in fields such as mechanical, civil, piping, structural, architectural and electrical drafting.

SUBJECT& NO. COURSE UNITS
GE 101 Introduction to Science, Engineering and Technology . . . 2
GE 102 Engineering Problem Solving 2
GE 111 Introduction to Engineering Drafting 3
GE 110 Engineering Graphics 2
GE 131 Statics 3
GE 151 Materials of Engineering 3
or
GE 161 Processing of Engineering Materials 3
GE 211 Computer Augmented Drafting I 3
GE 212 Computer Augmented Drafting II 3
MATH 115 Elementary Algebra 3
ENGLISH Any one of English 61,62,63,65,101 3
PHYSICS 1 Mechanics of Solids
or
PHYSICS 6 General Physics I
or
PHYSICS 11 Introductory Physics
Subtotal 34
Recommended Elective Courses:
CE 121 & 122, 221 & 222
EE 220
EET 120, 221
GE 112, 121, 131, 151, 231, 241 & 242, 271, 272
GET 122, 223, 241 & GE 242, 246 & GE 242
Free Electives:
Most other Engineering, Architecture, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or other courses as approved by the Engineering Department Chariperson
Subtotal 9
Total 43

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