Courses in Drafting.
3 Semester Hours
Introduction of basic mechanical drafting practices including the use of drafting instruments, mechanical drawing conventions and procedures, e.g., orthographic, axonometric, oblique, perspective, sectional drawing forms.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: DR 101.
Basic descriptive geometry, solution of space problems by advanced projections and shape descriptions, primary and secondary auxiliary views, surface developments and intersections.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: DR 101 or DR 204.
The graphical expression of standard construction methods and details through study and application of symbols and conventions. Experiences in functional planning and design work through working drawings, cost evaluations and specification writing.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: DR 101 or DR 204.
Basic drafting course related to presenting drawings in isometric views, obliques, exploded view, to show all parts in relation to other parts as in assemblies of industrial illustrations, service manuals and technical illustration drawings.
3 Semester Hours
A course in reading blueprints pertaining to working drawings, floor plans, elevations, symbols and notations, scaling and dimensioning practices, detailed drawing, flow-charts and schematics used in industrial and technical operations.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: DR 102.
Application of standard dimensioning techniques and size descriptions in relation to mechanical drawing. Drawing conventions applied to the representation of machine components and assemblies.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: DR 101 or DR 204.
Design and checking of suitable steel sections to be used as beams, girders, lintels, columns, and struts; design of simple frames, wood and concrete beams, columns and floors; different types of fasteners, and other materials of connection.
3 Semester Hours
Introduction to electrical and electronic schematics, and other diagrammatic drawing using standard symbols, notations and other standard practices related to electrical and electronic industries.
3 Semester Hours
Use of computers to convert data into descriptive pictures using the straight line form of computer graphic representation of data. (1) Conceptualization, problem description, (2) translation of description into data, (3) input of data, (4) output of data, (5) refinement and analysis of output, and (6) reproduction.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: DR 101 or DR 205.
A study of different piping systems including pipe sizing, pipe layout, schematic, details, material take-off, standard symbols, different types of pipe fittings, valves, and materials of construction.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: DR 204.
Using advanced features of CADD programs in the field of design and drafting. This is a continuation of CADD I course. Work involves using special subroutines exclusive to many of the sub-branches of engineering.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: DR 204.
Practical experience applying basic drafting techniques and principles in a work related environment.
1-3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Division Chair.
Presents courses in Drafting and Design Technology which the College expects to offer only once or occasionally in response to specific community needs. The course may consist of seminars, specialized or individual instruction, and/or research in an area related to Drafting and Design Technology.