Curriculum Programs
Mechanical Engineering Technology/Drafting and Design Associate in Applied Science Degree A4032A The Drafting and Design curriculum is a concentration under the curriculum title of Mechanical Engineering Technology. This curriculum prepares graduates to draft and/or design machine parts, mechanisms, and mechanical systems. Computer-aided drafting (CAD) will be emphasized as the primary method of producing drawings/documentation. Course work includes manual and computer-aided drafting equipment, materials, statics, manufacturing materials methods and processes, mathematics, physics, and written and oral communications. Students should acquire skills such as critical thinking and planning with the emphasis on drafting and design. Graduates of this curriculum will qualify to work in many fields of drafting. Drafting and design technicians are employed in manufacturing, research and development, engineering and service firms, government agencies, and related specialties. Prefix & Description Number General Education Courses ACA 111 College Student Success ENG 111 Expository Writing
Clinical/ Shop Credit
Class
Lab
1
0
0
1
3
0
0
3
ENG 114
Professional Research and Reporting
3
0
0
3
MAT 121
Algebra/Trigonometry I
2
2
0
3
PSY 118
Interpersonal Psychology
3
0
0
3
3
0
0
3
15
2
0
16
1
2
0
2
1
2
0
2
1
6
0
4
1
Humanities/Fine Arts (Select One)
Totals: Major Courses BPR 111
Print Reading
BPR 121
Blueprint Reading: Mech
DDF 211
Design Process I
2 2
DDF 212
Design Process II
1
6
0
4
DFT 111
Technical Drafting I
1
3
0
2
DFT 111A
Technical Drafting I Lab
0
3
0
1
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