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Program Curriculum

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Engineering Design/Tech Prep Program

(66 semester credit hours)

An Associate of Applied Science degree program offered by the Technology and Business Division.                        

The program in engineering design is a four-semester course of study leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree.  Specialized learning experiences include the implementation of computer-aided design software in various design disciplines.  Instruction emphasizes the development of technical knowledge and drafting skills that are essential to the successful entrance in the job market as a design technician.

Former students have been employed as pipe designers, architectural designers, tool designers, civil designers, structural detail designers, electrical designers,  and job estimators.

The Engineering Design program provides work-place experiences recommended by the U.S. Department of Labor Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS).

Some upper level universities will allow you to transfer anywhere from 24-44 hours of your technical credit toward a Bachelor of Applied Arts or Science degree.  Contact your transfer university for information.

Course

Course Title

Semester  Hours

First Year, First Semester:*

**DFTG 1405

Technical Drafting

4

**DFTG 1409

Basic Computer-Aided Drafting

4

MATH 1314

College Algebra

3

ENGL 1301

Composition I

3

 

14 sem. hrs

First Year, Second Semester:

MATH 1316

Trigonometry

3

DFTG 1410

Specialized Basic Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

4

DFTG 1417

Architectural Drafting, Residential

4

DFTG 2419

Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting

4

 

15 sem. hrs

Second Year, First Semester:

DFTG 1494

Special Topics in Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD

4

DFTG 1493

Special Topics in Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD

4

DFTG 2406

Machine Design

4

DFTG 2436

Computer-Aided Drafting Programming

4

ENGL 1302

Composition II

3

 

19 sem. hrs

Second Year, Second Semester:

DFTG 2423

Pipe Drafting

4

DFTG 2440

Solid Modeling/Design

4

DFTG 2432

Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting

4

***Social Science

Social Science course

3

Humanities or Performing/Visual Arts

3

 

18 sem. hrs

*Students entering the program must take all three parts of the THEA test to determine if any remediation is necessary.

**These courses may be taken during the 11th and 12th grade, in high school, as part of a Tech-Prep Contract.  Credit will be granted for DFTG 1409 only if the high school course is taught on identical CAD software.

 ***This elective must be selected from the list of core requirements social and behavioral science courses.

Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) Certificate

(20 semester credit hours)

A certificate program offered by the Division of Technology and Business.

The certificate program in computer-aided drafting is recommended for the individual who has prior drafting experience and wishes to update his/her skills.  Manual drafting skills recommended through Tech-Prep, college transfer, high school courses or work experience.
 

Course

Course Title

Semester Hours

**DFTG 1405

Technical Drafting

4

DFTG 1409

Basic Computer Aided Drafting

4

DFTG 1410

Specialized Basic Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)

4

DFTG 2419

Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting

4

DFTG 2436

Computer-Aided Drafting Programming

4

DFTG 2440

Solid Modeling/Design

4

 

24 sem. hrs


Architectural Design Certificate

The certificate program in architectural design is recommended for those individuals who have a desire to pursue a career in architectural residential design as an apprentice or trainee. This program provides students with learning experiences in computer-aided design, architectural (residential) design, and structural design.

Course

Course Title

Semester  Hours

Freshman Year, First Semester

**DFTG 1405

Technical Drafting

4

DFTG 1409

Basic Computer-Aided Drafting

4

DFTG 1410

Specialized Basic Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

4

DFTG 1417

Architectural Drafting - Residential

4

 

16 sem. hrs

Freshman Year, Second Semester

DFTG 2432

Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting

4

DFTG 1493

Special Topics in Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD

4

 

8 sem. hrs

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