Catalog 2016-2017 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CADE 104 Engineering Computer Applications

2 credits
This is an introduction to the use of personal computers and file management specific to the engineering environment. Course will include hands-on experience with Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, plus various basic programs as they relate to graphic programs.

Prerequisites: ABED 040  (or placement into MATH 087  or higher) and ABED 046  (or placement into ENGL 093  or higher)

Corequisites: CADE 101 , CADE 102 , and CADE 103  

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate basic computer operation skills and use of computer equipment and file storage media in an engineering environment
  • Create, organize, and manage a filing system in a network environment
  • Create and organize an engineering oriented filing system
  • Insert various engineering related files (such as .BIT, JPEG, TIFF) into other formats (AutoCAD®, CATIA®, SolidWorks®, and other graphics files)
  • Use Microsoft Office® products as they pertain to engineering applications and presentations
  • Use email attachments for document exchange
  • Apply online research techniques
  • Demonstrate familiarity with computer use in a collaborative engineering environment