Program Curriculum-Engineering Design

Engineering Design/Tech Prep Program

(69 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.

1. Students entering the program must be TSI satisfied.
2. These courses may be taken during the 11th and 12th grade in high school as part of a articulated contract with the ISD. Credit will be given for DFTG1405 if the coursework is done manually. Credit will be granted for DFTG 1409 only if the high school course is taught on the current version of AutoCAD software.
3. Elective from the AAS General Education Course list.
4. DFTG2338 must be taken during the students graduating semester. If summer graduation is planned, DFTG2338 must be taken the spring semester before the anticipated graduation. DFTG2338 is not offered during summer sessions.

Note:

1. DFTG2423 and DFTG2440 may be offered during the summer at the Fort Bend Technical Center.
2. It is recommended that all Engineering Design students council with an instructor in their first semester of course work.
3. Student success in drafting course work is improved if students take core courses during the summers or mini-term classes.

Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) Certificate

(24 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.

Architectural Design Certificate

A 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.