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