Computer Aided Drafting and Design I - CAD 201 at Tidewater Community College


         
 
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CAD 201 - Computer Aided Drafting and Design I
Teaches computer-aided drafting concepts and equipment designed to develop a general understanding of components of a typical CAD system and its operation. (Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 201 and DRF 201.)
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits

Schedule at Tidewater Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
74109 CAD 201-D01B 4
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-11:35 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Virtual Location - Real Time WW
74118 CAD 201-D02B 4
  Tu Th  
1:30 p.m.-3:35 p.m.
 2026-01-12 Virginia Beach Campus P
74114 CAD 201-N03B 4
 M W   
6:00 p.m.-8:05 p.m.
 2026-01-12 Virginia Beach Campus P

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
67519 CAD 201-D01B 4
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual Location - Real Time WW
Students must have access to a computer capable of running AutoCAD software, either on a personal system or through a reliable resource, such as a TCC computer lab. Students should review the current system requirements on the Autodesk website to ensure compatibility. Eligible students may obtain Autodesk products at no cost through Autodesk?s educational licensing program. Mac-books and Chrome-books are not acceptable. TCC Computer Club may be able to provide free computers with required characteristics to eligible students.
This course is conducted online in real time with scheduled meeting days and times as published in the class schedule, supplemented with online asynchronous (anytime) computer coursework. Student participation in the synchronous (real time) sessions may be required. Specific expectations regarding real time sessions will be communicated by the faculty. Students are required to have reliable and daily access to a computer and internet service.
67779 CAD 201-D02B 4
 M W   
1:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Virginia Beach Campus P
67522 CAD 201-N01P 4
  Tu Th  
5:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Portsmouth Campus P

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
91678 CAD 201-D01B 4
  Tu Th  
1:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virginia Beach Campus P
Students must have access to a computer capable of running AutoCAD software, either on a personal system or through a reliable resource, such as a TCC computer lab. Students should review the current system requirements on the Autodesk website to ensure compatibility. Eligible students may obtain Autodesk products at no cost through Autodesk?s educational licensing program. Mac-books and Chrome-books are not acceptable. TCC Computer Club may be able to provide free computers with required characteristics to eligible students.
91679 CAD 201-N01P 4
  Tu Th  
5:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Portsmouth Campus P
Students must have access to a computer capable of running AutoCAD software, either on a personal system or through a reliable resource, such as a TCC computer lab. Students should review the current system requirements on the Autodesk website to ensure compatibility. Eligible students may obtain Autodesk products at no cost through Autodesk?s educational licensing program. Mac-books and Chrome-books are not acceptable. TCC Computer Club may be able to provide free computers with required characteristics to eligible students.
92637 CAD 201-N02B 4
 M W   
5:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual Location - Real Time WW
Students must have access to a computer capable of running AutoCAD software, either on a personal system or through a reliable resource, such as a TCC computer lab. Students should review the current system requirements on the Autodesk website to ensure compatibility. Eligible students may obtain Autodesk products at no cost through Autodesk?s educational licensing program. Mac-books and Chrome-books are not acceptable. TCC Computer Club may be able to provide free computers with required characteristics to eligible students.
This course is conducted online in real time with scheduled meeting days and times as published in the class schedule, supplemented with online asynchronous (anytime) computer coursework. Student participation in the synchronous (real time) sessions may be required. Specific expectations regarding real time sessions will be communicated by the faculty. Students are required to have reliable and daily access to a computer and internet service.
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