Technical Drafting and Design Technology, Associate of 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 building 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. This program includes the complete curriculum from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s General Drafting Program of Study (DFTG 1305, DFTG 1317, DFTG 1330, DFTG 1333, DFTG 1345, DFTG 2319, DFTG 2332, DFTG 2338).
First Semester
| DFTG 1305 | Introduction to Technical Drawing | 3 |
| DFTG 2319 | Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting | 3 |
| ARCH 2312 | Architectural Technology I | 3 |
| CNBT 1300 | Residential and Light Commercial Construction Drawings | 3 |
Second Semester
| Core | Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective | 3 |
| CNBT 1346 | Construction Estimating I | 3 |
| DFTG 1330 | Civil Drafting 1 | 3 |
| Core | Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Elective | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| CNBT 1359 | Project Scheduling | 3 |
| ARCE 2344 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 3 |
| DFTG 1317 | Architectural Drafting - Residential | 3 |
| Core | Communications (SPCH) Core Elective | 3 |
Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 60
Additional Information
Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate of Applied Science degrees.
Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective: ARCH 1311 preferred.
Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Elective: ARCH 1301 or ARCH 1302 preferred.
THECB General Drafting Program of Study courses: DFTG 1305, DFTG 1317, DFTG 1330, DFTG 1333, DFTG 1345, DFTG 2319, DFTG 2332, DFTG 2338.