Drafting Technology, Associate of Applied Science - DT13

Mechanical Drafting Specialization

Architectural Drafting Specialization

Program Description: 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.

Mechanical Drafting Specialization

First Semester

SEMN 1000First Semester Seminar

0

COMP 1000Introduction to Computers

3

DFTG 1101CAD Fundamentals

4

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

Second Semester

DFTG 1103Multiview/Basic Dimensioning

4

DFTG 11053D Mechanical Modeling

4

Social/Behavioural Sciences

3

MATH 1112College Trigonometry

3

or

MATH 1113Precalculus

3

Third Semester

DFTG 1107Advanced Dimensioning/Sectional Views

3

DFTG 1111Fasteners

4

Guided Elective

4

Fourth Semester

Guided Elective

4

DFTG 1109Auxilary Views/Surface Development

4

DFTG 1113Assembly Drawings

4

Fifth Semester

Guided Elective

6

Humanities/Fine Arts

3

DFTG xxxx Occupational Elective

3

Architectural L Drafting Specialization

First Semester

SEMN 1000First Semester Seminar

0

COMP 1000Introduction to Computers

3

DFTG 1101CAD Fundamentals

4

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

Second Semester

Social/Behavioural Sciences

3

DFTG 1125Architectural Fundamentals

4

DFTG 1103Multiview/Basic Dimensioning

4

MATH 1112College Trigonometry

3

or

MATH 1113Precalculus

3

Third Semester

DFTG 1129Residential Drawing I

4

DFTG 1127Architectural 3D Modeling

4

Guided Elective

4

Fourth Semester

Guided Elective

4

DFTG 1133Commercial Drawing I

4

DFTG 1131Residential Drawing II

4

Fifth Semester

Guided Elective

6

Humanities/Fine Arts

3

Suggested Electives for Associate Degree Programs

AREA I
LANGUAGE ARTS/COMMUNICATION
*Minimum 3 Semester Credit Hours
**Successful completion of ENGL 1101 is required
Courses may be taken from the following Academic Fields:
English Composition
Foreign Languages
Communications/Speech
AREA II
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
*Minimum 3 Semester Credit Hours
**Successful completion of a Social/Behavioral Sciences is required
Courses may be taken from the following Academic Fields:
Economics
Political Science
Ethnology/Ethnic Studies
Psychology
History
Sociology
AREA III
NATURAL SCIENCES/MATHEMATICS
*Minimum 3 Semester Credit Hours
**Successful completion of MATH 1100, MATH 1101 or MATH 1111 is required
Courses may be taken from the following Academic Fields:
Astronomy
Physics
Biology
Mathematics
Chemistry
Computer Science
AREA IV
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS
*Minimum 3 Semester Credit Hours
**Successful completion of a Humanities/Fine Arts is required
Courses may be taken from the following Academic Fields:
Art Appreciation
Music Appreciation
Theater Appreciation
Humanities
American Literature
English Literature
Film Studies & Criticism
***ANY COURSE LISTED ABOVE CAN BE USED AS A GENERAL CORE ELECTIVE