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Drafting and Design Technology

The Drafting & Design Technology program of study is designed to provide specialized occupational instruction in all phases of drafting technology in order to prepare students for positions in the drafting field. A combination of classwork and laboratory experience is stressed. Instruction includes computer-aided design, architectural design, civil planning, 3-D modeling, and manufacturing.

Upon successful completion of this curriculum, the graduate will earn a Technical Certificate, an Advanced Technical Certificate, or an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Drafting & Design Technology. The curriculum may also have the option of transfer to a four-year university offering a related course of study thereby leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree (BS).


ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Program Curriculum

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
  • Engineering Graphics DDT 1163
    DDT 1163 – Engineering Graphics (Pre/Co-requisites: DDT 1313). This course provides an introduction to fundamentals and principles of drafting to provide the basic background needed for all other drafting courses. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Construction Standards and Materials DDT 1213
    DDT 1213 – Construction Standards and Materials. This course introduces the standards and materials used in the construction process. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Computer Aided Design I DDT 1313
    DDT 1313 – Computer Aided Design I. This course is designed to develop basic operating system and drafting skills on CAD. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Smart Start Pathway SSP 1002
    SSP 1002 – Smart Start Pathway. Students will enroll in the MS Works system and learn three components within the pathway: Career Awareness, Necessary Skills, and Basic Skills. They will develop the foundational skills needed for their careers, learn and practice good work habits and effective communication that is necessary in successful employment. Students will learn how to become prepared to learn new skills for future careers within their region’s workforce sector, identifying the career components that are necessary for middle-skill employment. Students will complete the WorkKeys® assessment in Workplace Documents, Applied Math, and Graphic Literacy which allows students to quantify the foundational skills needed to perform job tasks successfully and enables students to demonstrate they have these skills. Upon completion of this assessment, students will earn a National Career Readiness Certificate, a credential issued by ACT that documents work readiness.
  • Smart Start Pathway SSP 1002
    SSP 1002 – Smart Start Pathway. Students will enroll in the MS Works system and learn three components within the pathway: Career Awareness, Necessary Skills, and Basic Skills. They will develop the foundational skills needed for their careers, learn and practice good work habits and effective communication that is necessary in successful employment. Students will learn how to become prepared to learn new skills for future careers within their region’s workforce sector, identifying the career components that are necessary for middle-skill employment. Students will complete the WorkKeys® assessment in Workplace Documents, Applied Math, and Graphic Literacy which allows students to quantify the foundational skills needed to perform job tasks successfully and enables students to demonstrate they have these skills. Upon completion of this assessment, students will earn a National Career Readiness Certificate, a credential issued by ACT that documents work readiness.
Total 11 Hours
Second Semester
  • Mechanical Design I DDT 1173
    DDT 1173 – Mechanical Design I (Prerequisites: DDT 1163 & DDT1313). Students will utilize techniques of modeling to create machine specific drawings. The course emphasizes methods, techniques, and procedures (in presenting screws, bolts, rivets, springs, thread types, symbols for welding, materials, finish and heat treatment notation, working order preparation, routing, and other industry procedures) used in mechanical design. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Computer Aided Design II DDT 1323
    DDT 1323 – Computer Aided Design II (Prerequisites: DDT 1163 & DDT 1313). Continuation of Computer Aided Design I (DDT 1313). Subject areas include dimensioning, sectional views, and symbols. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Architectural Design I DDT 1613
    DDT 1613 – Architectural Design I (Prerequisites: DDT 1313). This course is a study and development of architectural design principles for a residential and/or commercial structure utilizing a 2D or 3D application. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
Total 9 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
  • Civil Planning and Design DDT 2153
    DDT 2153 – Civil Planning and Design (Prerequisites: DDT 1313). This course deals with the development of civil planning and design processes. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Structural Detailing I DDT 2213
    DDT 2213 – Structural Detailing I (Prerequisites: DDT 1313). Structural section, terms, and conventional abbreviations and symbols used by structural fabricators and erectors are studied. Knowledge is gained in the use of the A.I.S.C. Handbook. Problems are studied that involve structural designing and drawing of beams, columns, connections, trusses, and bracing (steel, concrete, and wood). Students will utilize 2D or 3D software. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • 3D Modeling DDT 2373
    DDT 2373 – 3D Modeling (Prerequisites: DDT 1323). This course will emphasize the user coordinate system and 3-D modeling. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
Total 9 Hours
Second Semester
  • English Composition I ENG 1113
    ENG 1113 - English Composition I (Prerequisite: ENG 0124 or ENG 1033 with C or appropriate placement score). This course prepares the student to think critically and compose texts for academic and professional rhetorical situations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • English Composition II ENG 1123 OR Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113 OR Social/Behavioral Science (3)
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3)
  • Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
  • College Algebra MAT 1313 OR Natural Science w/Lab (4)
Total 15 Hours

(Option One) A Technical Certificate may be earned after successfully completing the first 30 hours of career technical coursework.

(Option Two) An Advanced Technical Certificate may be earned after successfully completing the first 45 hours of career technical coursework.

(Option Three) An AAS Degree may be earned after successfully completing required career technical and academic coursework.

*Approved Technical Electives: BOT 1113, 1133, DDT 1143, 1153, 1413, 1513, 1523, 1713, 1813, 2233, 2243, 2253, 2263, 2273, 2353, 2363, 2523, 2623, 2713, 2813, 2823, 291(1-3), ENT 1154, 1183, 1223, 1413, 2243, 2613, IMM 1313, 1373, 2613, WBL 191(1-3), & WBL 192(1-3), or electives approved by advisor.

Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.

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