Certificate of Math for Surveying and Computer-Aided Design
Woodside, USA
Certificate
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 1,332 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
About: Cañada College in Redwood City, California, offers a Certificate of Math for Surveying and Computer-Aided Design. You’ll study math and engineering fundamentals, land surveying practices, and CAD software like AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Classes run in person and via the Global Online Learning program. Cañada has strong UC transfer success.
Career Outcomes: The certificate prepares you for entry-level surveying and CAD roles. Expect positions like engineering CAD technician, technical drafter, or land surveying technician. It also puts you close to transfer into a four-year engineering degree—students are two semesters away from completing lower-division transfer coursework. Related roles include GIS technician.
Engineering is one of the largest professions in the United States, with over one million jobs in fields ranging from airplane design to pollution control. The four largest branches are civil, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering. All engineering branches place a heavy emphasis on problem-solving. Engineering education focuses on teaching mathematical, scientific, and engineering principles and their application to the creative and effective solution of problems.
Engineering is one of the highest-paid professions in the country. Engineering graduates work in a variety job functions (research and development, testing, design, construction, manufacturing, sales, consulting, management) and a variety of industry sectors (aerospace, computers/electronics manufacturing, electrical/electronics manufacturing, electrical equipment manufacturing, metals, machinery, architectural, engineering and related services, chemical, drugs, plastics, biotechnology, computers and technical consulting, research and development, professional and technical services, utilities.
In addition to in-person studies, most programs are available through the Global Online Learning (GOL) Program, which allows students to take classes fully online from their home countries
Major: Core and Selective Requirements
Complete Core Courses: the following courses
Total Required Units: 23
Students completing this program will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of math, science, and engineering or computer science to identify, formulate, and solve engineering/computer science problems.
- Communicate effectively and work well in situations that require teamwork.
- Design and perform tests or experiments, analyze and interpret data, and prepare a report summarizing the results of the tests or experiments.
- Develop a design or system given a set of requirements and specifications.
- Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering and computer tools necessary for engineering or computer science practice
The Certificate in Surveying and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) prepares students for an entry-level position surveying land for construction projects, as well as preparing technical drawings, designs, diagrams, and specifications for a wide variety of commercial, industrial, and government projects. Students learn the practice of using land surveying equipment and gain proficiency in using computers and computer software (AutoCAD and SolidWorks) to develop the basic skills needed to obtain a position as an engineering CAD technician or other technical drafting positions.
Upon completion of the certificate, students will be two semesters away from completing the lower-division coursework needed to transfer as a junior to a four-year engineering program.