West Virginia University, through a partnership with Gatlin Education Services, offers online career training services for adults who want to attain the skills in AutoCAD 2009 Certification.

Computer Requirements
Software Requirement:

Intel Pentium 4 processor or AMD Athlon, 2.2 GHz or greater OR
Intel or AMD Dual Core processor, 1.6 GHz or greater
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Adobe Flash Player

Operating Systems:

Microsoft Windows Vista or 3D Modeling:
Intel Pentium 4 processor or AMD Athlon, 3.0 GHz or greater OR
Intel or AMD Dual Core processor, 2.0 GHz or greater
2 GB RAM or greater
2 GB free hard disk available not including installation
1,280 x 1,024 32-bit color video display adapter (true color) 128 MB or greater

Windows XP SP2:
1 GB RAM
750 MB free disk space for installation
1024x768 VGA with true color
Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1 or higher)

Materials
Students will receive the required textbook, and a 13-month student license for AutoCAD 2009.

Background
First released in 1982, AutoCAD is now the leading program for computer-aided design throughout the world.  It is an essential tool in many industries, including mechanical and civil engineering, architecture, facilities planning and management.  More employers use it, and need workers skilled in it, than any other CAD system.

Course Goal
This course is intended for students who are interested in Computer Aided Design or for students who want to become proficient using AutoCAD software.

Course Objectives
By completing this course, the student will learn to:

• Create accurate dimensioned drawings.
• Setup drawings to plot.
• Build a library of symbols that can be reused.
• Develop template files with standard settings.
• Coordinate reference drawings.

Course Structure and Schedule
This is a non-credit course offered for 150 hours. The student can register at any time during the year. Cost is $1,995 per student. A certificate for course completion will be issued.

Upon registering, the student is given an initial nine months to complete the program. If the student needs more time, a request may be submitted for a six month extension at no additional charge.

Prerequisite(s)
Students should have a basic knowledge of the Windows Operating System and be comfortable installing software and loading files.  Students should also be comfortable using the Internet and have an Internet connection and emailing capabilities.

Overview/Subject Matter

1. Getting Started with AutoCAD
2. Basic Drawing & Editing Commands
3. Projects – Creating a Simple Drawing
4. Drawing Precision in AutoCAD
5. Making Changes in Your Drawing
6. Projects – Making Your Drawings More Precise
7. Organizing Your Drawing with Layers
8. Advanced Object Types
9. Getting Information from Your Drawing
10. Projects – Drawing Organization and Information
11. Advanced Editing Commands
12. Inserting Blocks
13. Projects – Creating More Complex Objects
14. Setting Up a Layout
15. Printing Your Drawing
16. Projects – Preparing to Print
17. Text
18. Hatching
19. Adding Dimensions
20. Projects – Annotating Your Drawing
21. Working Effectively with AutoCAD
22. Accurate Positioning
23. Projects – Productivity Tools
24. Creating Blocks
25. Blocks in Tool Palettes
26. Projects – Creating and Organizing Blocks
27. Creating Templates
28. Annotation Styles
29. Projects – Drawing Setup and Utilities
30. Advanced Layouts
31. DWF Printing and Publishing
32. Projects – Drawing (Optional)

AutoCAD 2009 Level 2

1. Advanced Text Objects
2. Working with Tables
3. Projects – Advanced Annotation
4. Dynamic Blocks
5. Attributes
6. Projects – Advanced Blocks & Attributes
7. External References
8. Other Tools for Collaboration
9. Projects – Reference & Share Information
10. Introduction to Sheet Sets
11. Publishing & Customizing Sheet Sets
12. Projects – Sheet Sets
13. Managing Layers
14. CAD Standards
15. System Setup
16. Introduction to Customization
17. Customizing the User Interface

Registration

Register online through our secure server or fill out this form and fax or mail it to Extended Learning. You will be given class access by email within five working days. Call 1-800-2Learn2, or email WVUEnrich@mail.wvu.edu if you have any questions. Major credit cards and electronic checks are accepted.

Refund Policy
Any cancellation and refund request must be submitted in writing by the student to WVU Extended Learning. A $50 processing fee will be charged to the student for a cancellation requested before materials (books) are mailed to the student. If the student cancels within ten days after the materials are mailed to the student, then a $100 processing fee will be charged, provided the student returns the materials, within five days of the written request, in their original condition. If the materials are not returned within the specified period of time or are not in their original condition, then a $500 processing fee will be charged to the student. If the student cancels any time between eleven and thirty days after the materials ae mailed to the student, then a $300 processing fee will be charged, provided the student returns the materials, within 5 days of the written request, in their original condition. If the materials are not returned within the specified period of time or are not in their original condition, then a $500 processing fee will be charged to the student. No other refunds will be considered.