Technical Drafting & Design Technology, Associate in Applied Science
(Suggested Occupational Plan)
The drafting technician is an essential member of the engineering team. A technical drafting career requires knowledge as well as the communication and productivity skills required to prepare and work with technical documents utilized in business and industry. This program provides the opportunity to utilize computer applications to gain proficiency in the production of construction, structural, mechanical, electrical, machine and pipe drafting. Graduates are trained to be employed as technicians in general building construction, structural systems, industrial piping, machine design, mechanical and electrical systems, and other allied areas. The student planning to continue at a university should consult an adviser concerning degree requirements of the school to which transfer is intended.
First Semester
| DFTG 1309 | Basic Computer-Aided Drafting | 3 |
| ARCH 2312 | Architectural Technology I | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective | 3 |
ARCH 1311 is the preferred social/behavioral sciences core elective.
Second Semester
| DFTG 2319 | Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting | 3 |
| CNBT 2342 | Construction Management I | 3 |
| CNBT 1346 | Construction Estimating I | 3 |
| ARCE 2352 | Mechanical and Electrical Systems | 3 |
| Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Elective | 3 |
Third Semester
| ARTV 1302 | Introduction to Technical Animation & Rendering | 3 |
Fourth Semester
Fifth Semester
Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree 60