Overview
This 18-credit-hour certificate program is designed to prepare you for CAD operator’s position in the fields of architecture and engineering. Upon successful conclusion of the CAD certificate program, you will be able to effectively create 2D as well as 3D drawings in CAD, and to model and visualize 3D objects for project presentations.
This program is available evenings only.
This program is financial aid eligible.
You will receive an academic certificate upon successful completion of the program.
Computer Aided Design / Architectural Concentration Certificate
| Course Number | Course Title | CL | LAB | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | ||||
| ARET 101C | AutoCAD 2D | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| IST 102C | PC Applications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 | ||||
| Spring Semester | ||||
| ARET 102C | AutoCAD 3D | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ARET 194C | Microstation | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 | ||||
| Fall Semester | ||||
| ARET 103C | Architectural Graphics and Sketching | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ARET 192C | Revit Architecture | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 | ||||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 18 | |||
| CL – Number of lecture/classroom hours per week for the course LAB – Number of simulation laboratory, laboratory or clinical hours per week for the course CR – Number of credit hours for the course | ||||
Craig T. Bailey, BS, PSM, PE, LLS
Adjunct ProfessorCraig graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, and a Professional Science Masters (PSM) in Engineering and Business degree from the University of Maine. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer, a Licensed Land Surveyor, a certified Septic designer and currently operates his family Engineering practice in Gilford, NH. His professional experience is in the area of land development, permitting, earth retaining structural projects, and Low Impact Design. He is a former State Director of the New Hampshire Society of Professional Engineers and is a member of the New Hampshire Land Surveyors Association. Craig was selected as the 2012 NH Young Engineer of the Year. Craig teaches Timber & Steel Design, Reinforced Concrete design, Statics & Strength of Materials, Introductory Surveying, Hydrology, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and 3D AutoCAD.
Liaquat Khan, DA
Architectural Engineering Technology,Civil Engineering Technology, Landscape and Environmental DesignDepartment ChairGrappone 213Dr. Khan joined the faculty as ARET Department Chair in 2002. He has worked professionally in Washington D.C. – Maryland area, and overseas. His academic experience includes teaching undergraduate Design Studios, Contract Documents, AutoCAD, Post Occupancy Evaluation – a graduate course, and designing 2-year Diploma programs for the Architecture Department, College of Architecture & Planning at KFU. Dr. Khan’s areas of interest include learning models and architecture education, technology, urban design, and use of computers in architecture education. Dr. Khan holds a Bachelor’s of Architecture from the University of Engineering & Technology – Lahore, a Master’s of Architecture from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, and a Doctor of Arts from Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire.
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STEM and Advanced Manufacturing18 Credits Required
of students qualify for financial aid
