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 1000	First Semester Seminar	0
COMP 1000	Introduction to Computers	3
DFTG 1101	CAD Fundamentals	4
ENGL 1101	Composition and Rhetoric	3
MATH 1111	College Algebra	3

Second Semester

DFTG 1103	Multiview/Basic Dimensioning	4
DFTG 1105	3D Mechanical Modeling	4
	Social/Behavioural Sciences	3
MATH 1112	College Trigonometry	3
	or
MATH 1113	Precalculus	3

Third Semester

DFTG 1107	Advanced Dimensioning/Sectional Views	3
DFTG 1111	Fasteners	4
	Guided Elective	4

Fourth Semester

	Guided Elective	4
DFTG 1109	Auxilary Views/Surface Development	4
DFTG 1113	Assembly Drawings	4

Fifth Semester

	Guided Elective	6
	Humanities/Fine Arts	3
DFTG	xxxx Occupational Elective	3

Architectural L Drafting Specialization

First Semester

SEMN 1000	First Semester Seminar	0
COMP 1000	Introduction to Computers	3
DFTG 1101	CAD Fundamentals	4
ENGL 1101	Composition and Rhetoric	3
MATH 1111	College Algebra	3

Second Semester

	Social/Behavioural Sciences	3
DFTG 1125	Architectural Fundamentals	4
DFTG 1103	Multiview/Basic Dimensioning	4
MATH 1112	College Trigonometry	3
	or
MATH 1113	Precalculus	3

Third Semester

DFTG 1129	Residential Drawing I	4
DFTG 1127	Architectural 3D Modeling	4
	Guided Elective	4

Fourth Semester

	Guided Elective	4
DFTG 1133	Commercial Drawing I	4
DFTG 1131	Residential 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