Drafting Technology, Associate of Applied Science - DT13

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.

Program Outcomes

  1. Program graduates will competently conduct site surveys.
  2. Program graduates will assist in preparing architectural drawings using appropriate software.
  3. Program graduates will assist in preparing mechanical drawings using appropriate software.
  4. Program graduates will assist maintaining documentation of drawings.
  5. Program graduates will communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers, supervisors and clients.

Degree Requirements

Area I - Language Arts/Communication

 
ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences

Select one course (3 hours).
HIST 1111World History I

3

HIST 1112World History II

3

HIST 2111U.S. History I

3

HIST 2112U.S. History II

3

Area III - Natural Sciences-Mathematics

 
MATH 1111College Algebra

3

Area IV Humanities-Fine Arts

Select one course (3 hours).


ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

Area V - Additional Program Specific Requirements

Select one 
MATH 1112College Trigonometry

3

MATH 1113Precalculus

3

Occupational Courses

 
DFTG 1101CAD Fundamentals

4

DFTG 1103Multiview/Basic Dimensioning

4

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

Select ONE of the following specializations.

Mechanical Drafting

DFTG 11053D Mechanical Modeling

4

DFTG 1107Advanced Dimensioning/Sectional Views

4

DFTG 1109Auxilary Views/Surface Development

4

DFTG 1111Fasteners

4

DFTG 1113Assembly Drawings

4

Occupational Electives - 17 Hours

Select seventeen credit hours of occupational electives.

Architectural Drafting Specialization - 8AD3

DFTG 1125Architectural Fundamentals

4

DFTG 1127Architectural 3D Modeling

4

DFTG 1129Residential Drawing I

4

DFTG 1131Residential Drawing II

4

DFTG 1133Commercial Drawing I

4

Occupational Electives - 17 Hours

Select seventeen credit hours of occupational electives.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Total Credit Hours: 60