General Education Core (11 hours)
Prereqs: Placement Test Score OR MATH 0098 w/ a "C" or better
Coreqs: None
Emphasizes concepts and operations which are applied to the study of algebra. Topics include basic mathematical concepts, basic algebraic concepts, and intermediate algebraic concepts.
Prereqs: Diploma Level Reading and Writing Scores OR READ 0097 and/or ENGL 0097 w/ a "C" or better
Coreqs: None
Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.
Prereqs: Provisional Admission
Coreqs: None
Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today's rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.
Choose One of the Following (3 hours)
Prereqs: MATH 1013
Coreqs: None
This course introduces and develops basic geometric and trigonometric concepts. Course content will emphasize geometric concepts and trigonometric concepts as they pertain to drafting/CAD.
Prereqs: MATH 1013 with a "C" or better
Coreqs: None
Teaches the student basic arithmetic skills needed for the study of mathematics related to specific occupational programs. Topics include number theory, whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Homework assignments reinforce classroom learning.
Occupational Courses (11 hours)
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: Provisional Admission
Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software.
Prereqs: Provisional Admission
Coreqs: COMP 1000
Establishes safety practices as they relate to a drafting environment. Introduces basic CAD functions while presenting essential principles and practices for line relationships, scale, and geometric construction.
Prereqs: DFTG 1101
Coreqs: None
Technical Drawing I provides multiview and pictorial sketching, orthographic drawing and fundamental dimensioning methods necessary to develop 2D and 3D views that completely describe machine parts for manufacture using intermediate CAD software techniques.
Choose One of the Following Specializations (28 - 38 hours)
8M32 - Mechanical Drafting Specialization (28 - 37 hours)
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: DFTG 1103
In the 3D Mechanical Modeling course, the student becomes acquainted with concepts of the software related to Parametric modeling for mechanical drafting. The student will develop the skills necessary to create 3D models and presentation/working drawings.
Prereqs: DFTG 1103
Coreqs: DFTG 1105 or DFTG 1127
Technical Drawing II continues dimensioning skill development and introduces tools for precision measurement and sectional views.
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: DFTG 1105
Introduces techniques necessary for auxiliary view drawings, surface development, and developing sheet metal parts. Topics include: primary auxiliary views, secondary auxiliary views, surface development, and developing sheet metal parts.
Prereqs: DFTG 1105
Coreqs: None
This course covers the basics of identifying fastening techniques, interpreting technical data, and create working drawings. Topics include utilization of technical data, identifying thread types, graphic representation of threaded fasteners, utilization of other fastening techniques, welding symbol identification, and welding symbol usage in working drawings.
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: DFTG 1111
Technical Drawing V provides knowledge and skills necessary to create working drawings for the manufacture of machine parts. Topics include: detail drawings, orthographic assembly drawings, pictorial assembly drawings, and utilization of technical reference source.
Choose Minimum of 9 Credit Hours (9 - 18 hours)
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: None
Covers the basics of computer terminology, input and output devices, file formatting, file management, for CAD software. Introduces students to the fundamentals of geometric construction, scale reading line relationship and basic history of the drafting concepts. Student will also be introduced to basic and intermediate CAD commands and procedures, and drafting concepts and principals.
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: None
This course is an introduction to engineering graphics and component visualization. Sketching, line drawing, computer assisted drafting solid modeling including parametric modeling are practiced. Development of working drawings and requirements for drawing in a manufacturing and rapid pro-type environment are emphasized.
Prereqs: DFTG 1127
Coreqs: None
In this course students become acquainted with concepts of the software related to Presentations for Architectural Renderings and Architectural Animations. Students will demonstrate skills in texture applications, camera angles for presentations, lighting and shadow techniques for architectural renderings, and animation techniques for architectural presentations.
Prereqs: DFTG 1105
Coreqs: None
In this course the student becomes acquainted with concepts of the software related to Sheet Metal modeling for mechanical drafting, multibody parts assemblies, and basic animation techniques for mechanical assembly presentations.
Prereqs: Provisional Admission
Coreqs: None
Introduces the fundamental principles and practices associated with interpreting technical drawings. Topics include: interpretation of blueprints and sketching.
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: None
This course emphasizes skills in reading, producing and interpreting construction drawings. Topics include reading and measuring plans, identifying and understanding lines, symbols, dimensions, materials, schedules, and specifications.
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: None
This course emphasizes the essential techniques of basic manual drafting. It introduces drafting tools and equipment, scale and measurement, line relationships and lettering, and geometric construction concepts.
Prereqs: DFTG 2110
Coreqs: None
This course continues the development of blueprint reading as applied to technical drawing. Topics include threads (inch and metric), auxiliary views, geometric tolerancing, and weldments.
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: None
Provides an approved industry-like setting where the student develops and sharpens skills. Emphasis is placed on production standards achievement and quality control.
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: None
Provides an approved industry-like setting where the student develops and sharpens skills. Emphasis is placed on production standards achievement and quality control.
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: None
Emphasis is placed on students' production of portfolio-quality pieces. Focuses on the preparation for entry into the job market.
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: None
Provides an approved industry-like setting where the student develops and sharpens skills. Emphasis is placed on production standards achievement and quality control.
8AD2 - Architectural Drafting Specialization (29 - 38 hours)
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: DFTG 1103
Introduces architectural fundamental principles and practices associated with architectural styles and drawing. Fundamentals residential and commercial practices will be covered. Topics include: specifications and materials; architectural styles, construction drawing practices and procedures, dimensioning and scales.
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: DFTG 1103
In the Architectural 3D Modeling course, the student becomes acquainted with concepts of the software related to Parametric modeling for Architectural drafting. The student will develop the skills necessary to create 3D models and presentation/constructions drawings.
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: DFTG 1125
Introduces the essential skills necessary for assessing the expected materials, labor requirements and costs for given structures or products also students will be introduce to architectural drawing skills necessary to produce a basic set of construction drawings given floor plan information. Topics include: material take-offs; footing and foundation; floor plans; exterior elevations; site plans; and construction drawing techniques/practices.
Prereqs: DFTG 1129
Coreqs: None
Continues in-depth architectural drawing practice and develops architectural design skills. Plans are designed to meet applicable codes. Topics include: material take-offs; footing and foundation; floor plans; exterior elevations; site plans; and construction drawing techniques/practices.
Prereqs: DFTG 1125
Coreqs: None
Introduces commercial drawing skills necessary to produce construction drawings given floor plan information. Topics include: structural steel detailing, reflected ceiling plans, rebar detailing, and commercial construction drawings.
Choose Minimum of 8 Credit Hours (9 - 18 hours)
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: None
Covers the basics of computer terminology, input and output devices, file formatting, file management, for CAD software. Introduces students to the fundamentals of geometric construction, scale reading line relationship and basic history of the drafting concepts. Student will also be introduced to basic and intermediate CAD commands and procedures, and drafting concepts and principals.
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: None
This course is an introduction to engineering graphics and component visualization. Sketching, line drawing, computer assisted drafting solid modeling including parametric modeling are practiced. Development of working drawings and requirements for drawing in a manufacturing and rapid pro-type environment are emphasized.
Prereqs: DFTG 1127
Coreqs: None
In this course students become acquainted with concepts of the software related to Presentations for Architectural Renderings and Architectural Animations. Students will demonstrate skills in texture applications, camera angles for presentations, lighting and shadow techniques for architectural renderings, and animation techniques for architectural presentations.
Prereqs: DFTG 1105
Coreqs: None
In this course the student becomes acquainted with concepts of the software related to Sheet Metal modeling for mechanical drafting, multibody parts assemblies, and basic animation techniques for mechanical assembly presentations.
Prereqs: Provisional Admission
Coreqs: None
Introduces the fundamental principles and practices associated with interpreting technical drawings. Topics include: interpretation of blueprints and sketching.
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: None
This course emphasizes skills in reading, producing and interpreting construction drawings. Topics include reading and measuring plans, identifying and understanding lines, symbols, dimensions, materials, schedules, and specifications.
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: None
This course emphasizes the essential techniques of basic manual drafting. It introduces drafting tools and equipment, scale and measurement, line relationships and lettering, and geometric construction concepts.
Prereqs: DFTG 2110
Coreqs: None
This course continues the development of blueprint reading as applied to technical drawing. Topics include threads (inch and metric), auxiliary views, geometric tolerancing, and weldments.
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: None
Provides an approved industry-like setting where the student develops and sharpens skills. Emphasis is placed on production standards achievement and quality control.
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: None
Provides an approved industry-like setting where the student develops and sharpens skills. Emphasis is placed on production standards achievement and quality control.
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: None
Emphasis is placed on students' production of portfolio-quality pieces. Focuses on the preparation for entry into the job market.
Prereqs: None
Coreqs: None
Provides an approved industry-like setting where the student develops and sharpens skills. Emphasis is placed on production standards achievement and quality control.
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