2021-2022 Course Catalog and Student Handbook

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2021-2022 Course Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Drafting Technology, AAS

DT13

Program Description

The Drafting Technology degree prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in drafting. Graduates of the program receive an associate of applied science degree.

View the Drafting Technology AAS Program Fact Sheet for additional information.

Note: Students must verify degree level proficiency in math before program admission.

Students who choose to take DFTG 2030 or DFTG 2040 as an elective could also complete the Advanced CAD Technician certificate.

Employment Opportunities

CAD operator, drafter, detailer, equipment and supplies salesperson, reproduction technician

Curriculum

Essential General Education Core Courses (15 Credits)

Area I - Language Arts/Communication

ENGL 1101 - Composition and Rhetoric Credit hours: 3

Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences

(Choose ONE of the following)

ECON 1101 - Principles of Economics Credit hours: 3
ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit hours: 3
ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit hours: 3
SOCI 1101 - Introduction to Sociology Credit hours: 3
HIST 1111 - World History I Credit hours: 3
HIST 1112 - World History II Credit hours: 3
HIST 2111 - U. S. History I Credit hours: 3
HIST 2112 - U. S. History II Credit hours: 3
POLS 1101 - American Government Credit hours: 3
POLS 2401 - Global Issues Credit hours: 3
PSYC 1101 - Introductory Psychology Credit hours: 3

Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics

(Successful completion of MATH 1111 is required)

MATH 1111 - College Algebra Credit hours: 3

Choose ONE of the following

MATH 1112 - College Trigonometry Credit hours: 3
MATH 1113 - Precalculus Credit hours: 3

Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts

(Choose ONE of the Following)

ARTS 1101 - Art Appreciation Credit hours: 3
ENGL 2110 - World Literature Credit hours: 3
ENGL 2130 - American Literature Credit hours: 3
HUMN 1101 - Introduction to Humanities Credit hours: 3
MUSC 1101 - Music Appreciation Credit hours: 3
RELG 1101 - World Religions Credit hours: 3

Essential Technical Courses (10 Credits)

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
DFTG 1101 - CAD Fundamentals Credit hours: 4
DFTG 1103 - Multiview/Basic Dimensioning Credit hours: 4

Concentrations

(Completion of ONE concentration is required for graduation)

Architectural Drafting Concentration (37 Credits)

8AD3

DFTG 1125 - Architectural Fundamentals Credit hours: 4
DFTG 1127 - Architectural 3D Modeling Credit hours: 4
DFTG 1129 - Residential Drawing I Credit hours: 4
DFTG 1131 - Residential Drawing II Credit hours: 4
DFTG 1133 - Commercial Drawing I Credit hours: 4
XXXX XXXX - Elective(s) Credit hours: 17

Mechanical Drafting Concentration (37 Credits)

8MD3

DFTG 1105 - 3D Mechanical Modeling Credit hours: 4
DFTG 1107 - Advanced Dimensioning/Sectional Views Credit hours: 4
DFTG 1109 - Auxiliary Views/Surface Development Credit hours: 4
DFTG 1111 - Fasteners Credit hours: 4
DFTG 1113 - Assembly Drawings Credit hours: 4
XXXX XXXX - Elective(s) Credit hours: 17

Elective(s):

DFTG 2010 - Engineering Graphics Credit hours: 4
DFTG 2020 - Visualization and Graphics Credit hours: 3
DFTG 2030 - Advanced 3D Modeling Architectural Credit hours: 4
DFTG 2040 - Advanced 3D Modeling Mechanical Credit hours: 4
DFTG 2110 - Print Reading I Credit hours: 2
DFTG 2120 - Print Reading for Architecture Credit hours: 3
DFTG 2210 - Print Reading II Credit hours: 2
DFTG 2300 - Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 3 Credit hours: 3
DFTG 2400 - Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 4 Credit hours: 4
DFTG 2500 - Drafting Technology Exit Review Credit hours: 3
DFTG 2600 - Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 6 Credit hours: 6
ACCT 2145 - Personal Finance Credit hours: 3
CIST 1001 - Computer Concepts Credit hours: 4
CHEM 1211 - Chemistry I Credit hours: 3
CHEM 1211L - Chemistry Lab I Credit hours: 1
MATH 1131 - Calculus I Credit hours: 4
PHYS 1110 - Conceptual Physics Credit hours: 3
PHYS 1110L - Conceptual Physics Lab Credit hours: 1

Total Hours: 62

Suggested First Semester classes-Architectural:

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
DFTG 1101 - CAD Fundamentals Credit hours: 4
DFTG 2120 - Print Reading for Architecture Credit hours: 3
MATH 1111 - College Algebra Credit hours: 3

Suggested First Semester classes-Mechanical:

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
DFTG 1101 - CAD Fundamentals Credit hours: 4
MATH 1111 - College Algebra Credit hours: 3
DFTG 2110 - Print Reading I Credit hours: 2