The drafter is a technician who correlates work between the design and production departments of industry. The drafter’s chief function is to prepare working drawings from sketches, written specifications, or field notes furnished by an engineer. The drawings will enable craftsmen and operatives to produce a finished manufactured product or complete a construction project. This program provides both manual and computer-aided drafting experience supplemented with related technical information. The graduate will be qualified for entry-level technician positions in drafting.
DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE |
| BASIC CORE OF GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES |
CREDIT HRS |
1. Communications (6 hours)
|
| ENGL 1301 – Composition |
3 |
| SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication or |
| ENGL 1302 – Composition and Literature |
3 |
2. Mathematics
|
| (See Other Required Courses) |
3. Natural Sciences (4 hours)
|
| PHYS 1305/1105 – Elementary Physics and Lab |
4 |
4. Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours)
|
| MUSI 1306, MUSI 1310, ARTS 1301 or DRAM 1310 |
3 |
5. Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)
|
| SOCI 1301 – Intro to Sociology |
|
Total Hours |
16 |
| REQUIRED TECHNICAL CORE COURSES |
6. ARCE 1452 – Structural Drafting
|
4 |
| ARCE 2452 – Mechanical, Electrical Systems |
4 |
| DFTG 1325 – Blueprint Reading and Sketching |
3 |
| DFTG 1405 – Technical Drafting |
4 |
| DFTG 1409 – Basic Computer-Aided Drafting |
4 |
| DFTG 1417 – Architectural Drafting – Residential |
4 |
| DFTG 1433 – Mechanical Drafting |
4 |
| DFTG 2402 – Machine Drafting |
4 |
| DFTG 2421 – Topographical Drafting |
4 |
| DFTG 2430 – Civil Drafting |
4 |
| GISC 1411 – Introduction to GIS/GPS |
4 |
Total Hours |
43 |
| OTHER REQUIRED COURSES |
| 7. STSU 0300 – Student Development |
0 |
| TECM 1341 – Technical Algebra |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
Total Hours |
6 |
Total Hours for Degree |
65 |
| Note: DFTG 2486 may be substituted for any third or fourth semester drafting course. |
DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE |
| The curriculum prepares the graduate for entry-level positions in drafting. |
| BASIC CORE OF GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES |
CREDIT HRS |
1. Communications (6 hours)
|
| ENGL 1301 – Composition |
3 |
| SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication or |
| ENGL 1302 – Composition and Literature |
3 |
| REQUIRED TECHNICAL CORE COURSES |
2. DFTG 1325 – Blueprint Reading and Sketching 3
|
3 |
| DFTG 1405 – Technical Drafting |
4 |
| DFTG 1409 – Basic Computer-Aided Drafting |
4 |
| DFTG 1417 – Architectural Drafting – Residential |
4 |
| DFTG 1433 – Mechanical Drafting |
4 |
| DFTG 2430 – Civil Drafting |
4 |
| OTHER REQUIRED COURSES |
3. TECM 1341 – Technical Algebra
|
3 |
| STSU 0300 – Student Development |
0 |
| Total Hours for Certificate |
32 |
