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