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Architectural and Engineering Drawing Technology (DT12)  Diploma

Campus Locations: Americus

The Drafting Technology diploma program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field, such as drafter, CAD operator or Civil Tech based on the specialization area a student chooses to complete. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or retrain in drafting practices and software.

Entrance date: Each semester

Program Admission Requirements: A High School diploma or equivalent is required. Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores are currently being waived.

Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

Credits required for graduation: 46

Length of Program: 4 terms (46 credits)

Curriculum Outline (46 hours)
General Education Core 8
ENGL 1010

Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.

3
EMPL 1000

Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today's rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.

2
Choose ONE of the following Gen Ed Math Courses 3
MATH 1012

Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.

 3
MATH 1013

Emphasizes concepts and operations which are applied to the study of algebra. Topics include basic mathematical concepts, basic algebraic concepts, and intermediate algebraic concepts.

 3
Occupational 14
DFTG 1101
Corequisite: COMP 1000

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.

 4
DFTG 1103
Prerequisite: DFTG 1101

Technical Drawing I provides multiview 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.

 4
XXXX xxxxOccupationally Related Elective 3 hrs 3
Choose ONE of the following Occupational MATH courses 3
DFTG 1015
Prerequisite: MATH 1013

This course introduces and develops basic geometric and trigonometric concepts. Course content will emphasize geometric concepts and trigonometric concepts as they pertain to drafting/CAD.

 3
MATH 1015
Prerequisite: MATH 1013

Emphasizes basic geometric and trigonometric concepts. Topics include measurement conversion, geometric terminology and measurements, and trigonometric terminology and functions.

 3
MCHT 1013

This course develops mathematical competencies as applied to machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on the use of machining formulas by incorporating algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric functions. Topics include machining algebra and geometry, applied geometry, and applied trigonometry.

3
Completion of ONE of the following Specializations is required for graduation. 24
Mechanical Drafting Specialization 24
DFTG 1102

Introduces the fundamental principles and practices associated with interpreting technical drawings. Emphasizes the essential techniques of basic manual drafting. Topics include: interpretation of technical drawings, identifying and understanding lines, symbols, terminology, drawing views, calculating dimensions, basic tolerances, sketching, drafting tools and equipment, scale and measurement, line relationships and lettering, and geometric construction concepts.

4
DFTG 1105

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.

 4
DFTG 1107
Prerequisite: DFTG 1103 Corequisite: DFTG 1105

Technical Drawing II continues dimensioning skill development and introduces tools for precision measurement and sectional views.

 4
DFTG 1109
Prerequisite: DFTG 1105

Introduces techniques necessary for auxiliary view drawings, surface development, and developing sheet metal parts. Topics include: primary auxiliary views, secondary auxiliary views, surface development, and developing sheet metal parts.

 4
DFTG 1111

This course covers the use of threaded and non-threaded assembly techniques for creating assembly models and working drawings. Topics include the utilization of technical referencing, temporary and permanent assembly techniques, and assembly modeling.

4
DFTG 1113
Prerequisite: DFTG 1111

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

4
Architectural Drafting Specialization 24
DFTG 1120

This course emphasizes skills in reading, producing and interpreting construction drawings and the essential techniques of basic manual drafting. Topics include: reading and measuring plans, identifying and understanding lines, symbols, dimensions, materials, schedules, specifications, sketching, drafting tools and equipment, scale and measurement, line relationships and lettering, and geometric construction concepts.

4
DFTG 1125

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.

 4
DFTG 1127

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

 4
DFTG 1129
Prerequisite: DFTG 1125

Introduces the essential skills necessary for assessing the expected materials, labor requirements and costs for given structures or products also students will be introduced to architectural drawing skills necessary to produce a basic set of construction drawings given floor plan information. Topics include: material take-offs; footing and foundation; floor plans; exterior elevations; site plans; and construction drawing techniques/practices.

 4
DFTG 1131
Prerequisite: DFTG 1129

Continues in-depth architectural drawing practice and develops architectural design skills. Plans are designed to meet applicable codes. Topics include: material take-offs; footing and foundation; floor plans; exterior elevations; site plans; and construction drawing techniques/practices.

 4
DFTG 1133
Prerequisite: DFTG 1125

Introduces commercial drawing skills necessary to produce construction drawings given floor plan information. Topics include: structural steel detailing, reflected ceiling plans, rebar detailing, and commercial construction drawings.

 4
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