Class Schedule

Class information

ARCH126 Introduction to AutoCAD

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  • CRN: 10137
  • Credits: 3
  • Notes: Interior Design Students MUST enroll in ID 125, not ARCH 126
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
      From January 5 through March 21, 2026, Rebeca Cotera

Class materials

Textbooks

No textbooks required

Details about this class

  • This is an Online course with NO scheduled meetings
  • The learning is self paced but assignments will be due weekly.
  • This is why the course has no day/hour.
  • You will be able to email questions to your instructor or tutor, or post them on a Q&A discussion forum.
  • You will follow written and video instructions to create AutoCAD drawings.
  • No book is required, and all learning materials will be provided.
  • Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide. It is a PREREQUISITE. More about this on the last paragraph below. 

 

Technology

  • In this course, you will learn the Windows version of AutoCAD to create two dimensional architectural drawings. 
  • AutoCAD is free to students through the Autodesk Education portal.
  • Instructions for software installation will be provided on the first day of class.
  • There is no need to install the software before class begins.
  • Make sure your computer meets the system requirements to run the software. A Chromebook won't do.
  • Google "system requirements for AutoCAD 2025" to see if your computer meets them. 
  • If you own a Mac, you can install AutoCAD for Mac (it is different from the Windows version). Or, even better, install the Windows version using Parallels software. Why? because instructional videos are created using the Windows version and they look different.
  • If you are going to purchase a computer for school, the Architecture program recommends that you purchase a Windows based machine over a Mac because you'll need to learn Autodesk Revit and it does not exist for the Mac.  In addition, our computer labs / classrooms are all Windows based so it's best if you're not constantly switching platforms.
  • However, if you already have a Mac, you can install Parallels to run Windows based software on your Mac.
  • In addition to system requirements for AutoCAD, your computer should be equipped with a web cam, microphone, speakers and a good WiFi connection.

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.

Online technical requirements

Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.

Prerequisite for online classes

Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide. The start guide will help you decide if these classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be able to register for these classes.