2019-2020 College Catalog

Drafting Technology AAS

Program Description (Major Code: DT13)

The Drafting Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field, such as drafter or CAD operator based on the specialization area a student chooses to complete. 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 retrain in drafting practices and software.

Admissions Requirements

  • Must be 16 years of age
  • Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply
  • Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
  • Transfer of previous post-secondary credits will be determined by the Office of Enrollment Services

Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

Course Outline

Curriculum

General Education Courses (15 Credits)

Area I – Language Arts/Communication

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences - Select one of the following

XXXX xxxx Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective

3

Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts

XXXX xxxx Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

3

Area V – Additional Program Specific Requirements – Select one of the following

MATH 1112College Trigonometry

3

MATH 1113Precalculus

3

Occupational Courses (14 Credits)

FYES 1001First Year Experience Seminar

3

COMP 1000Intro to Computers

3

DFTG 1101CAD Fundamentals

4

DFTG 1103Technical Drawing I

4

Select one of the following Specializations (37 Credits)

Architectural Drafting Specialization

DFTG 1125Architectural Fundamentals

4

DFTG 1127Architechtural 3D Modeling

4

DFTG 1129Residential Drawing I

4

DFTG 1131Residential Drawing II

4

DFTG 1133Commercial Drawing I

4

XXXX XXXX Guided Electives

17

Mechanical Drafting Specialization

DFTG 11053D Mechanical Modeling

4

DFTG 1109Auxiliary Views/Surface Dev

4

DFTG 1107Adv Dimenisioning/Sec Review

4

DFTG 1111Fasteners

4

DFTG 1113Assembly Drawings

4

XXXX XXXX Guided Electives

17

Civil Drafting Specialization

DRFT 2000

3

DRFT 2005

3

DRFT 2010

4

DRFT 2020

3

DRFT 2030

3

DRFT 2040

3

DRFT 2050

2

DRFT 2060

5

DRFT 2070

3

XXXX XXXX Guided Electives

8

Total Credit Hours: 66

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 5 Credits

Estimated Program Cost: $8,310