Computer-Aided Design I (9CTESTCADS): This course is an entry level design class developed to teach students how to use various approaches to read a technical drawing of a 3D part to create that part using Solidworks, a Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. This course is designed for students interested in exploring careers related to engineering and product design. Students will demonstrate their new skills through Solidworks design projects. The course will culminate with students taking the Certified Solidworks Associate exam, an industry level certification used to demonstrate a student’s level of expertise using Solidworks. This exam focuses on basic computer aided drafting skills. These skills can include but are not limited to file management, cartesian coordinate system & dynamic input, drawing templates, drawing aides, layer usage, creating & editing geometric objects, polylines & splines, equation tables, basic dimensioning and help access

CAD is a suggested prerequisite for Product Design I.

Grades: 9-12; .50 credit awarded for students entering 10-12

Dual Enrollment: Metro State University of Denver (IND 1450 – 3credits), $50 per MSU credit. This $150 fee is paid separately from registration during the first week of classes.