Academic Catalog

Drafting (DFTG)

DFTG1101. CAD Fundamentals. (4 Credits)

Establishes safety practices as they relate to a drafting environment. Introduces basic CAD functions while presenting essential principles and practices for line relationships, scale, and geometric construction.

DFTG1103. Multiview/Basic Dimensioning. (4 Credits)

Multiview/Basic Dimensioning provides multi-view and pictorial sketching, orthographic drawing and fundamental dimensioning methods necessary to develop 2D and 3D views that completely describe machine parts for manufacture using intermediate CAD software techniques.

DFTG1105. 3D Mechanical Modeling. (4 Credits)

In the 3D Mechanical Modeling course, the student becomes acquainted with concepts of the software related to Parametric modeling for mechanical drafting. The student will develop the skills necessary to create 3D models and presentation/working drawings.

DFTG1111. Fasteners. (4 Credits)

This course covers the basics of identifying fastening techniques, interpreting technical data, and create working drawings. Topics include utilization of technical data, identifying thread types, graphic representation of threaded fasteners, utilization of other fastening techniques, welding symbol identification, and welding symbol usage in working drawings.

DFTG1113. Assembly Drawings. (4 Credits)

Assembly Drawings provides knowledge and skills necessary to create working drawings for the manufacture of machine parts. Topics include: detail drawings, orthographic assembly drawings, pictorial assembly drawings, and utilization of technical reference source.

DFTG1125. Architectural Fundamentals. (4 Credits)

Introduces architectural fundamental principles and practices associated with architectural styles and drawing. Fundamentals residential and commercial practices will be covered. Topics include: specifications and materials; architectural styles, construction drawing practices and procedures, dimensioning and scales.

DFTG1127. Architectural 3D Modeling. (4 Credits)

DFTG2010. Engineering Graphics. (4 Credits)

DFTG2020. Visualization and Graphics. (3 Credits)

This course is an introduction to engineering graphics and component visualization. Sketching, line drawing, computer assisted drafting solid modeling including parametric modeling are practiced. Development of working drawings and requirements for drawing in a manufacturing and rapid pro-type environment is emphasized.

DFTG2050. Surveying I. (2 Credits)

Introduces fundamental plane surveying concepts, instruments, and techniques. Topics include: linear measurements; instrument use; and angles, bearings, and directions.

DFTG2110. Print Reading I. (2 Credits)

DFTG2210. Print Reading II. (2 Credits)