DFTG - Drafting

DFTG 1305  Introduction to Technical Drawing  3 Credit Hours  2.000 Lec, 4.000 Lab  
An introduction to reading, interpreting, and developing technical drawings, including the principles of computer-aided drafting and design.
Course Type: Technical/Vocational Course  
DFTG 1309  Basic Computer Aided Drafting  3 Credit Hours  2.000 Lec, 4.000 Lab  
An introduction to computer-aided drafting. Emphasis is placed on setup; creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes;, adding text and dimensions, using layers, coordinate systems, and plot/print to scale.
Course Type: Technical/Vocational Course  
DFTG 1310  Specialized Basic Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)  3 Credit Hours  2.000 Lec, 4.000 Lab  
A supplemental course to Basic Computer Aided Drafting using an alternative computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to create detail and working drawings.
Course Type: Technical/Vocational Course  
DFTG 1317  Architectural Drafting-Residential  3 Credit Hours  2.000 Lec, 4.000 Lab  
Preparation of architectural drawings for residential structures with emphasis on light frame construction methods, including architectural drafting procedures, practices, terms, and symbols.
Course Type: Technical/Vocational Course  
DFTG 1330  Civil Drafting I  3 Credit Hours  2.000 Lec, 4.000 Lab  
Preparation of civil drawings including drafting methods and principles used in civil engineering.
Course Type: Technical/Vocational Course  
DFTG 1345  Parametric Modeling and Design  3 Credit Hours  2.000 Lec, 4.000 Lab  
Parametric-based design software for 3D design and drafting.
Course Type: Technical/Vocational Course  
DFTG 1405  Introduction to Technical Drawing  4 Credit Hours  3.000 Lec, 2.000 Lab  
An introduction to reading, interpreting, and developing technical drawings, including the principles of drafting and computer-aided design.
Course Type: Technical/Vocational Course  
DFTG 1409  Basic Computer-Aided Drafting  4 Credit Hours  3.000 Lec, 2.000 Lab  
An introduction to computer-aided drafting. Emphasis is placed on setup; creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating, and scaling objects, adding text and dimensions, using layers, coordinate systems, and plot/print to scale.
Course Type: Technical/Vocational Course  
DFTG 1492  Special Topics in Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD  4 Credit Hours  2.000 Lec, 4.000 Lab  
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Course Type: Technical/Vocational Course  
DFTG 2281  Cooperative Education - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General  2 Credit Hours  1.000 Lec, 10.000 Lab  
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Course Type: Cooperative Course, Technical/Vocational Course  
Corequisite: DFTG 2438  
DFTG 2312  Technical Illustration and Presentation  3 Credit Hours  2.000 Lec, 4.000 Lab  
Study of pictorial drawings including isometrics, obliques, perspectives, charts, and graphs. Emphasis on rendering and using different media.
Course Type: Technical/Vocational Course  
DFTG 2319  Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting  3 Credit Hours  2.000 Lec, 3.000 Lab  
A continuation of practices and techniques in computer-aided design including the development and use of working drawings, utilization of data, and basics of 3D.
Course Type: Technical/Vocational Course  
DFTG 2321  Topographical Drafting  3 Credit Hours  2.000 Lec, 4.000 Lab  
CAD plotting of surveyor's field notes. Includes drawing elevations, contour lines, plan and profiles, and laying out traverses.
Course Type: Technical/Vocational Course  
DFTG 2328  Architectural Drafting-Commercial  3 Credit Hours  2.000 Lec, 4.000 Lab  
Preparation of architectural drawings for commercial structures with emphasis on construction methods, including architectural drafting procedures, practices, governing codes, accessibility requirements, terms and symbols.
Course Type: Technical/Vocational Course  
DFTG 2330  Civil Drafting  3 Credit Hours  2.000 Lec, 4.000 Lab  
An in-depth study of drafting methods and principles used in civil engineering.
Course Type: Technical/Vocational Course  
DFTG 2332  Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting CAPSTONE  3 Credit Hours  2.000 Lec, 4.000 Lab  
Application of advanced CAD techniques.
Course Type: Technical/Vocational Course  
DFTG 2340  Solid Modeling/Design  3 Credit Hours  2.000 Lec, 4.000 Lab  
A computer-aided modeling course. Development of three-dimensional drawings and models from engineering sketches and orthographic drawings and utilization of three-dimensional models in design work.
Course Type: Technical/Vocational Course  
DFTG 2349  CAD Management  3 Credit Hours  2.000 Lec, 4.000 Lab  
Introduction to CAD management, including CAD standards, data management, file management, software, hardware and network specifications; loading new software and upgrades, troubleshooting and communicating with users and management.
Course Type: Technical/Vocational Course  
DFTG 2421  Topographical Drafting  4 Credit Hours  3.000 Lec, 2.000 Lab  
Plotting of surveyor's field notes. Includes drawing elevations, contour lines, plan and profiles, and laying out traverses
Course Type: Technical/Vocational Course  
DFTG 2438  Final Project - Advanced Drafting  4 Credit Hours  2.000 Lec, 4.000 Lab  
An advanced course in which students produce a comprehensive project from conception to conclusion.
Course Type: Technical/Vocational Course  
Corequisite: DFTG 2281