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Drafting and Design Technologies

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Information based on the 2009-10 DACC Catalog

Associate of Applied Science Degrees

  • Architectural Technology
  • Civil/Survey Technology
  • Mechanical Drafting and Solid Modeling
  • Pre-Architecture

Certificates of Completion

  • Architectural Technology
  • Civil/Survey Technology
  • Drafting and Graphics Technology
  • Mechanical Drafting and Solid Modeling

The Drafting and Design Technologies Program provides students with a strong foundation in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), Architecture/Design, and relevant theory and concepts necessary to become successful in various related fields. These fields include Architecture, Architectural Technology, Civil/Survey Technology and Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling.

Excellent job and salary opportunities are available nationwide for Drafters/CAD specialists, technicians, architects, and engineers. With its rapid growth, southern New Mexico also has strong employment possibilities for graduates of the Drafting and Design Technologies Program. Students with previous related training and/or formal education may quickly qualify for more advanced positions, such as construction inspector or supervisor, contractor, technical animator, or senior drafter.

Within the Drafting and Design Technologies Program are four courses of study leading to associate of applied science degrees. These allow students to tailor their studies to their own interests and career aspirations.

  • Architecture: Architectural theory & drawing; design studio/culture; architectural history; computer applications; introduction to construction principles & construction documents; presentation techniques
  • Architectural Technology: Architectural 2-D and 3-D drafting, residential design, construction estimating, construction technology, architectural rendering and animation
  • Civil/Survey Technology: Civil engineering drafting, surveying fundamentals, roadway construction drafting, land development drafting, and GIS training
  • Mechanical Drafting and Solid Modeling: Mechanical drafting, machine/manufacturing fundamentals, basic mechanical design, parametric solid modeling, and animation

In addition to the associate degrees, the program also offers certificates of completion specializing in three option areas: Architectural Technology, Civil/Survey Technology, and Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling.

Future students who are still in high school are encouraged to take courses in mathematics, science, English, and drafting. Furthermore, Dual-Credit opportunities are available for high school students who wish to earn college credit while still in high school. These credits apply to both their high school credit requirements as well as the DACC Drafting & Design requirements.

Architecture Program Overview

Students wishing to pursue a professional career in architecture may enroll in Architecture. Courses earn credit toward completion of the associate of applied science degree in Architecture at DACC, as well as toward the Bachelor of Arts/Science in Architecture at a‘transfer’ University Architecture Program of their choice. Depending on the transfer university, most credits earned under this degree are transferable to various university Architecture programs and apply toward Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Currently, the most popular transfer universities for DACC students include the University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, N.M.), and Texas Tech University (Lubbock, Tex. & El Paso, Tex.), primarily due to proximity, ‘in-state’ tuition, and our written articulation agreements.

Acceptance into a transfer University’s Architecture Program requires an applications process as specified by the transfer university. This typically consists of an Admission Application, Letter of Intent, Creative Portfolio, and DACC Transcript. DACC cannot guarantee placement at any particular level into a transfer university’s architecture program as it is totally dependent on the student’s quality of portfolio/application, transcript at DACC, and the acceptance requirements of the university in question. For example, a final grade of B– or better is required in ARCT 101 and 104, and a final grade of C or better is required in all other courses of the DACC Architecture curriculum, in order to transfer to UNM. Potential students should contact the Architecture advisor at DACC for assistance regarding course scheduling and transfer procedures (575-528-7310).

Transition Tracks to Bachelor Degrees in Engineering Technology at NMSU

Students planning on pursuing a bachelor’s degree in one of the engineering technology programs offered by NMSU may choose to follow the “transition track” within either the Civil/Survey Drafting or the Mechanical/Solid Modeling associate degrees. These transition tracks allow students to maximize the number of transferable credits while also earning an associate degree in Drafting and Design Technologies and gaining the knowledge and skills required for immediate employment in the field. Students pursuing this degree must contact a Drafting and Design Technologies program advisor for current transfer-track requirements.

Additional Graduation Requirements

To receive either an associate degree or a certificate of completion, students are required to obtain a Career Readiness Certificate in the areas of Applied Math, Reading for Information, and Locating Information at the appropriate level for their respective degree option. To facilitate success in obtaining their Career Readiness Certificate students will be required to take DRFT 101, Introduction to Drafting and Design Technologies, for all degree options except Architecture, which requires OETS 102, Career Readiness Certification Preparation. Students are strongly encouraged to pursue Career Readiness Certifications in other areas that have been identified for their degree option. A program advisor can provide additional information.

NOTE: For all Associate Degrees and Certificates, a final grade of C or better is required in all DRFT and ARCT courses.

NOTE: Courses appearing in italics are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.

Associate Degree:
Architectural Technology (68 credits)

General Education Requirements      13 Credits
  COMM 265GCOMM 265G: Principles of Human Communication - 3 cr.
Study and practice of interpersonal, small group, and presentational skills essential to effective social, business, and professional interaction. – Principles of Human Communication		 3
  ENGL 111GENGL 111G: Rhetoric and Composition - 4 cr.
Skills and methods used in writing university-level essays. Prerequisite: ACT standard score in English of 16 or higher during regular semester (20 or above during summer) or successful completion of a developmental writing course or the equivalent. – Rhetoric and Composition		 4
  ENGL 218GENGL 218G: Technical and Scientific Communication - 3 cr.
Effective writing for courses and careers in sciences, engineering, and agriculture. Strategies for understanding and presenting technical information for various purposes to various audiences. – Technical and Scientific Communication		 3
OR
 PSY 201GPSY 201G: Introduction to Psychology - 3 cr. (3+3P)
Methods and principles of behavior. Topics include human evolution and development, biopsychology, perception, learning, thinking, motivation, social interaction, and the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal behavior. – Introduction to Psychology
SOC 101GSOC 101G: Introductory Sociology - 3 cr.
Introduction to social theory, research, methods of analysis, contemporary issues in historical and cross-cultural contexts. Covers groups, deviance, inequality, family, gender, social change, and collective behavior. – Introductory Sociology		 3

Technical Requirements     55 Credits
  DRFT 101DRFT 101: Introduction to Drafting and Design Technologies - 2 cr.
Introduction to the Drafting and Design Technologies program. Students are to meet with an advisor and will be introduced to professional organizations associated with the program, explore degree option requirements, study employment skills and work habits, and review university and college policies and procedures. Students are also required to set up their university accounts and are introduced to the university's online interface. – Introduction to Drafting and Design Technologies		 2
  DRFT 108DRFT 108: Drafting Concepts/Descriptive Geometry - 2 cr. (1+2P)
Basic manual drafting skills, sketching, terminology and visualization. Graphical solutions utilizing applied concepts of space, planar, linear and point analyses. Metric and S.I. units introduced. – Drafting Concepts/Descriptive Geometry		 2
  DRFT 109DRFT 109: Computer Drafting Fundamentals - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to computer-aided drafting. Principles and fundamentals of drafting using the latest version of AutoCAD software. Same as C E 109, E T 109, SUR 109. – Computer Drafting Fundamentals		 3
  DRFT 130DRFT 130: General Building Codes - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Interpretation of the Building Code, local zoning codes, A.D.A. Standards and the Model Energy Code to study construction and design requirements and perform basic plan checking. Restricted to: Community College campuses only. – General Building Codes		 3
  DRFT 143DRFT 143: Civil Drafting Fundamentals - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to drafting in the field of surveying and civil engineering. Drawings, projects, and terminologies related to topographic surveys/ mapping, contour drawings, plan and profiles, improvement plats and street/highway layout. Prerequisite: DRFT 109. Same as E T 143 and SUR 143. – Civil Drafting Fundamentals		 3
  DRFT 151DRFT 151: Construction Principles and Print Reading - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to construction materials, methods, and basic cost estimating and print reading applicable in today's residential, commercial, and public works industry. Instruction by print reading and interpretation, field trips, and actual job-site visits and progress evaluation. Crosslisted with: OEBT 110 and OEPB 110 – Construction Principles and Print Reading		 3
  DRFT 153DRFT 153: Survey Drafting Applications - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Emphasis on drafting in the field of surveying engineering. Included are drawings, projects, terminologies related to land/boundary, topographic, improvement plat surveys and legal descriptions; data production and retrieval using CADD applications; and researching and submittal process methods of survey documents with municipal and county agencies. Same as SUR 143. Prerequisites: DRFT 109. – Survey Drafting Applications		 3
  DRFT 160DRFT 160: Construction Take-Offs and Estimating - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Computing and compiling materials and labor estimates from working drawings using various techniques common in general building construction and in accordance with standard specifications and estimating formats. Use of spreadsheets and estimating software introduced. Prerequisite: DRFT 151. – Construction Take-Offs and Estimating		 3
  DRFT 176DRFT 176: Computer Drafting in 3-D - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Computer drafting in three dimensions including wire frame, surface modeling, and solids modeling. Computer generated rendering with surface material applications and ray traced shadows will be introduced. Prerequisites: DRFT 108 and DRFT 109. – Computer Drafting in 3-D		 3
  DRFT 177DRFT 177: Computer Rendering and Animation I - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to technical applications of computer generated renderings and animations for the architecture and engineering fields. 3D models, photo-realistic renderings, and basic animation movie files will be produced utilizing Autodesk VIZ and Google SketchUp software. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: DRFT 109. – Computer Rendering and Animation I		 3
  DRFT 180DRFT 180: Residential Drafting - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Basic residential drafting including, floor plans, foundation plans, sections, roof plans, exterior and interior elevations, and site plans. Applicable residential building and zoning codes, construction methods and materials, adaptable residential design, and drawing and sheet layout for architectural drafting will be introduced. Corequisite: DRFT 151. Prerequisites: DRFT 108 and DRFT 109. – Residential Drafting		 3
  DRFT 181DRFT 181: Commercial Drafting - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Drafting principles, plan coordination, and code analysis applicable in the development of working drawings for commercial, public, and industrial building projects. Students will utilize National CAD standards, ADA standards and will be introduced to modern office practice. – Commercial Drafting		 3
  DRFT 230DRFT 230: Building Systems Drafting - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Development of drawings for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, for residential and commercial building. Use of related CAD software. Prerequisite: DRFT 180. – Building Systems Drafting		 3
  DRFT 240DRFT 240: Structural Systems Drafting - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Study of foundations, wall systems, floor systems and roof systems in residential, commercial and industrial design/construction. Produce structural drawings including foundation plans, wall and building sections, floor and roof framing plans, shop drawings and details; schedules, materials lists and specifications. Use of various software. Prerequisite: DRFT 180. – Structural Systems Drafting		 3
  DRFT 250DRFT 250: Concrete Structural Detailing - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Advanced practice in construction documentation in the development and coordination of working drawings & specifications. In particular, students will utilize Architectural Graphic Standards, National CAD Standards, and ADA standards to develop detailed drawings related to Architectural, Civil, Structural and Building Mechanical systems. – Concrete Structural Detailing		 3
  DRFT 278DRFT 278: Advanced CAD Applications - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to advanced Autodesk AutoCAD applications, usage techniques, user customization, and basic AutoLisp programming. Techniques for interfacing AutoCAD drawings into other software packages and presentations will be explored. Internet based research of alternative CAD software packages and solutions will be performed. Prerequisite: DRFT 109. – Advanced CAD Applications		 3
  DRFT 288DRFT 288: Portfolio Development - 4 cr. (2+4P)
Production of a portfolio consisting of student produced work related to individualized projects based on degree option. Completed portfolio to include, working and presentation drawings, material take-offs, cost estimates, specifications, 3D models, renderings, and technical animation files as assigned by the instructor. Job search and resume preparation activities will also be required. Consent of instructor required. – Portfolio Development		 4
  DRFT 295DRFT 295: Professional Development and Leadership DAGA - 1-3 cr.
As members and/or officers of student professional organizations, drafting and graphics students gain experience in leadership, team building, and community services. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. – Professional Development and Leadership DAGA		 2
  MATH 120MATH 120: Intermediate Algebra - 3 cr.
Linear and algebraic functions as they arise in real world problems. Exponential and logarithmic functions. Equations and inequalities and their solutions considered symbolically, graphically and numerically. Prerequisite: adequate score on the Mathematics Placement Examination (see note above.) – Intermediate Algebra		 3

Associate Degree:
Civil/Survey Technology (68 credits)

General Education Requirements      13 Credits
  COMM 265GCOMM 265G: Principles of Human Communication - 3 cr.
Study and practice of interpersonal, small group, and presentational skills essential to effective social, business, and professional interaction. – Principles of Human Communication		 3
  ENGL 111GENGL 111G: Rhetoric and Composition - 4 cr.
Skills and methods used in writing university-level essays. Prerequisite: ACT standard score in English of 16 or higher during regular semester (20 or above during summer) or successful completion of a developmental writing course or the equivalent. – Rhetoric and Composition		 4
  ENGL 218GENGL 218G: Technical and Scientific Communication - 3 cr.
Effective writing for courses and careers in sciences, engineering, and agriculture. Strategies for understanding and presenting technical information for various purposes to various audiences. – Technical and Scientific Communication		 3
OR
 PSY 201GPSY 201G: Introduction to Psychology - 3 cr. (3+3P)
Methods and principles of behavior. Topics include human evolution and development, biopsychology, perception, learning, thinking, motivation, social interaction, and the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal behavior. – Introduction to Psychology
SOC 101GSOC 101G: Introductory Sociology - 3 cr.
Introduction to social theory, research, methods of analysis, contemporary issues in historical and cross-cultural contexts. Covers groups, deviance, inequality, family, gender, social change, and collective behavior. – Introductory Sociology		 3

Technical Requirements     55 Credits
  DRFT 101DRFT 101: Introduction to Drafting and Design Technologies - 2 cr.
Introduction to the Drafting and Design Technologies program. Students are to meet with an advisor and will be introduced to professional organizations associated with the program, explore degree option requirements, study employment skills and work habits, and review university and college policies and procedures. Students are also required to set up their university accounts and are introduced to the university's online interface. – Introduction to Drafting and Design Technologies		 2
  DRFT 108DRFT 108: Drafting Concepts/Descriptive Geometry - 2 cr. (1+2P)
Basic manual drafting skills, sketching, terminology and visualization. Graphical solutions utilizing applied concepts of space, planar, linear and point analyses. Metric and S.I. units introduced. – Drafting Concepts/Descriptive Geometry		 2
  DRFT 109DRFT 109: Computer Drafting Fundamentals - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to computer-aided drafting. Principles and fundamentals of drafting using the latest version of AutoCAD software. Same as C E 109, E T 109, SUR 109. – Computer Drafting Fundamentals		 3
  DRFT 115DRFT 115: General Construction Safety - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Overview of general construction safety related to building construction, highway and road construction, and surveying field work. – General Construction Safety		 3
  DRFT 143DRFT 143: Civil Drafting Fundamentals - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to drafting in the field of surveying and civil engineering. Drawings, projects, and terminologies related to topographic surveys/ mapping, contour drawings, plan and profiles, improvement plats and street/highway layout. Prerequisite: DRFT 109. Same as E T 143 and SUR 143. – Civil Drafting Fundamentals		 3
  DRFT 151DRFT 151: Construction Principles and Print Reading - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to construction materials, methods, and basic cost estimating and print reading applicable in today's residential, commercial, and public works industry. Instruction by print reading and interpretation, field trips, and actual job-site visits and progress evaluation. Crosslisted with: OEBT 110 and OEPB 110 – Construction Principles and Print Reading		 3
  DRFT 153DRFT 153: Survey Drafting Applications - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Emphasis on drafting in the field of surveying engineering. Included are drawings, projects, terminologies related to land/boundary, topographic, improvement plat surveys and legal descriptions; data production and retrieval using CADD applications; and researching and submittal process methods of survey documents with municipal and county agencies. Same as SUR 143. Prerequisites: DRFT 109. – Survey Drafting Applications		 3
  DRFT 204DRFT 204: Geographical Information Systems Technology - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to GIS and related data collecting and mapping techniques. National standards emphasized utilizing computer and web-based systems and peripherals. Prerequisite: DRFT 109. – Geographical Information Systems Technology		 3
  DRFT 222DRFT 222: Surveying Fundamentals - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Elementary surveying and civil drafting theory and techniques for non engineering majors. Includes traverse plotting, site plans, mapping, cross sections, and development of plan and profile drawings. Actual basic field measurement/surveying as well as extensive manual and CAD projects will be assigned. Prerequisites: DRFT 108, DRFT 109, and DRFT 118 or MATH 180. – Surveying Fundamentals*
*NOTE: In order for DRFT 222 to be accepted toward a degree in CET, MATH 180MATH 180: Trigonometry - 3 cr.
Trigonometric functions, graphs, identities, inverse functions, polar coordinates, and applications. Complex numbers, curve fitting, roots of polynomials, exponential and logarithmic functions, conics, systems of equations, and matrices. May not be taken for credit by students having credit for MATH 136. Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 121G. must be completed prior to taking DRFT 222.		 3
  DRFT 242DRFT 242: Roadway Development Drafting - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Advanced civil/survey technology and drafting related to roadway development. Emphasis is on relevant terminology, codes/standards, and the production of complex working drawings such as topographical/grading, drainage, master utilities, roadway P P/details/etc., according to agency standards. Prerequisites: DRFT 143 and DRFT 173. – Roadway Development Drafting		 3
  DRFT 243DRFT 243: Land Development Drafting - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Advanced civil/survey technology and drafting related to land development. Emphasis is on relevant terminology codes/standards, and the production of complex working drawings such as subdivision plats, local utility and drainage plans, construction details roadway P P, etc., according to local development/ agency standards. Prerequisite: DRFT 143 and DRFT 153. – Land Development Drafting		 3
  DRFT 254DRFT 254: Advanced Geographical Information Systems - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Continuation of GIS I, using more advanced techniques. Focus on spatial data processing, spatial analysis, and alternative GIS software. Class will be project driven. Prerequisite: DRFT 204 – Advanced Geographical Information Systems		 3
  DRFT 278DRFT 278: Advanced CAD Applications - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to advanced Autodesk AutoCAD applications, usage techniques, user customization, and basic AutoLisp programming. Techniques for interfacing AutoCAD drawings into other software packages and presentations will be explored. Internet based research of alternative CAD software packages and solutions will be performed. Prerequisite: DRFT 109. – Advanced CAD Applications		 3
  DRFT 288DRFT 288: Portfolio Development - 4 cr. (2+4P)
Production of a portfolio consisting of student produced work related to individualized projects based on degree option. Completed portfolio to include, working and presentation drawings, material take-offs, cost estimates, specifications, 3D models, renderings, and technical animation files as assigned by the instructor. Job search and resume preparation activities will also be required. Consent of instructor required. – Portfolio Development		 4
  DRFT 295DRFT 295: Professional Development and Leadership DAGA - 1-3 cr.
As members and/or officers of student professional organizations, drafting and graphics students gain experience in leadership, team building, and community services. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. – Professional Development and Leadership DAGA		 2
 

Choose one of the following two tracks:

CAREER TRACK

TRANSITION TRACK

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Associate Degree:
Mechanical Drafting and Solid Modeling (67 credits)

General Education Requirements      13 Credits
  COMM 265GCOMM 265G: Principles of Human Communication - 3 cr.
Study and practice of interpersonal, small group, and presentational skills essential to effective social, business, and professional interaction. – Principles of Human Communication		 3
  ENGL 111GENGL 111G: Rhetoric and Composition - 4 cr.
Skills and methods used in writing university-level essays. Prerequisite: ACT standard score in English of 16 or higher during regular semester (20 or above during summer) or successful completion of a developmental writing course or the equivalent. – Rhetoric and Composition		 4
  ENGL 218GENGL 218G: Technical and Scientific Communication - 3 cr.
Effective writing for courses and careers in sciences, engineering, and agriculture. Strategies for understanding and presenting technical information for various purposes to various audiences. – Technical and Scientific Communication		 3
OR
 PSY 201GPSY 201G: Introduction to Psychology - 3 cr. (3+3P)
Methods and principles of behavior. Topics include human evolution and development, biopsychology, perception, learning, thinking, motivation, social interaction, and the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal behavior. – Introduction to Psychology
SOC 101GSOC 101G: Introductory Sociology - 3 cr.
Introduction to social theory, research, methods of analysis, contemporary issues in historical and cross-cultural contexts. Covers groups, deviance, inequality, family, gender, social change, and collective behavior. – Introductory Sociology		 3

Technical Requirements     54 Credits
  DRFT 101DRFT 101: Introduction to Drafting and Design Technologies - 2 cr.
Introduction to the Drafting and Design Technologies program. Students are to meet with an advisor and will be introduced to professional organizations associated with the program, explore degree option requirements, study employment skills and work habits, and review university and college policies and procedures. Students are also required to set up their university accounts and are introduced to the university's online interface. – Introduction to Drafting and Design Technologies		 2
  DRFT 108DRFT 108: Drafting Concepts/Descriptive Geometry - 2 cr. (1+2P)
Basic manual drafting skills, sketching, terminology and visualization. Graphical solutions utilizing applied concepts of space, planar, linear and point analyses. Metric and S.I. units introduced. – Drafting Concepts/Descriptive Geometry		 2
  DRFT 109DRFT 109: Computer Drafting Fundamentals - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to computer-aided drafting. Principles and fundamentals of drafting using the latest version of AutoCAD software. Same as C E 109, E T 109, SUR 109. – Computer Drafting Fundamentals		 3
  DRFT 114DRFT 114: Introduction to Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Students will learn 3-D visualization, mechanical drafting, and dimensioning skills as solid modeling skills are developed. Working drawings, assembly models, and assembly drawings will be introduced. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Corequisite: DRFT 108. – Introduction to Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling		 3
  DRFT 115DRFT 115: General Construction Safety - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Overview of general construction safety related to building construction, highway and road construction, and surveying field work. – General Construction Safety		 3
  DRFT 164DRFT 164: Intermediate Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Students will learn advanced solid modeling techniques. Use of different file types and compatibility issues between different software packages will be studied. Drawing organization and presentation methods will be practiced. Projects requiring precision field measurements and sketches, as well as teamwork, will be assigned. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing will be introduced. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: DRFT 114. – Intermediate Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling		 3
  DRFT 176DRFT 176: Computer Drafting in 3-D - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Computer drafting in three dimensions including wire frame, surface modeling, and solids modeling. Computer generated rendering with surface material applications and ray traced shadows will be introduced. Prerequisites: DRFT 108 and DRFT 109. – Computer Drafting in 3-D		 3
  DRFT 177DRFT 177: Computer Rendering and Animation I - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to technical applications of computer generated renderings and animations for the architecture and engineering fields. 3D models, photo-realistic renderings, and basic animation movie files will be produced utilizing Autodesk VIZ and Google SketchUp software. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: DRFT 109. – Computer Rendering and Animation I		 3
  DRFT 214DRFT 214: Advanced Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Advanced mechanical drafting/solid modeling techniques and topics will be studied using the student's software(s) of choice. Students will use any of the 3-D solid modeling software packages that are available on campus as they develop these skills, as well as develop a thorough working knowledge of the use of GD&T in Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling. Detailed class projects will be assigned, and presentations will be required. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: DRFT 114 or DRFT 176. – Advanced Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling		 3
  DRFT 278DRFT 278: Advanced CAD Applications - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to advanced Autodesk AutoCAD applications, usage techniques, user customization, and basic AutoLisp programming. Techniques for interfacing AutoCAD drawings into other software packages and presentations will be explored. Internet based research of alternative CAD software packages and solutions will be performed. Prerequisite: DRFT 109. – Advanced CAD Applications		 3
  DRFT 288DRFT 288: Portfolio Development - 4 cr. (2+4P)
Production of a portfolio consisting of student produced work related to individualized projects based on degree option. Completed portfolio to include, working and presentation drawings, material take-offs, cost estimates, specifications, 3D models, renderings, and technical animation files as assigned by the instructor. Job search and resume preparation activities will also be required. Consent of instructor required. – Portfolio Development		 4
  DRFT 295DRFT 295: Professional Development and Leadership DAGA - 1-3 cr.
As members and/or officers of student professional organizations, drafting and graphics students gain experience in leadership, team building, and community services. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. – Professional Development and Leadership DAGA		 2
  OEES 110OEES 110: Electronics I - 4 cr. (3+3P)
Fundamentals of electronics including: components, schematics, Ohm s law, Thevenin s and Norton s theorems, and series/parallel circuits incorporating passive, active and magnetic elements. Introduction to AC circuits. Corequisite: OEES 120. – Electronics I		 3
  OEMG 115OEMG 115: Print Reading for Industry - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Reading, interpretation, and revisions of industrial technical drawings common to manufacturing, Aerospace, machine parts, electrical, hydraulic, and Pneumatic drawings. Interpretation of engineering drawings and related shop calculations. Introduction to computer-aided drawing of schematic diagrams. Restricted to: Community College campuses only. – Print Reading for Industry		 3
 

Choose one of the following two tracks:

CAREER TRACK

TRANSITION TRACK

 14

Associate Degree:
Pre-Architecture (72 credits)

General Education Requirements      17 Credits
  COMM 265GCOMM 265G: Principles of Human Communication - 3 cr.
Study and practice of interpersonal, small group, and presentational skills essential to effective social, business, and professional interaction. – Principles of Human Communication		 3
  ENGL 111GENGL 111G: Rhetoric and Composition - 4 cr.
Skills and methods used in writing university-level essays. Prerequisite: ACT standard score in English of 16 or higher during regular semester (20 or above during summer) or successful completion of a developmental writing course or the equivalent. – Rhetoric and Composition		 4
  ENGL 218GENGL 218G: Technical and Scientific Communication - 3 cr.
Effective writing for courses and careers in sciences, engineering, and agriculture. Strategies for understanding and presenting technical information for various purposes to various audiences. – Technical and Scientific Communication		 3
  MATH 142GMATH 142G: Calculus for the Biological and Management Sciences I - 3 cr.
Differential calculus, maxima and minima. The definite integral and antiderivatives. Applications. Includes a writing component and overview of the historical development of calculus. Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 121G. – Calculus for the Biological and Management Sciences I		 3
OR

 PHYS 110GPHYS 110G: The Great Ideas of Physics - 4 cr. (3+3P)
Conceptual, quantitative, and laboratory treatments of the great ideas and discoveries that have influenced lives and changed perceptions of nature, from Johannes Kepler+s laws of planetary motion and Isaac Newton+s and Albert Einstein+s laws of motion and gravity to the modern concepts of the quantal structure of nature and the big bang universe. – The Great Ideas of Physics
{ PHYS 211PHYS 211: General Physics I - 3 cr.
Non-calculus treatment of mechanics, waves, sound, and heat. Knowledge of simple algebra and trigonometry is required. – General Physics I
+ PHYS 211 LPHYS 211 L: General Physics I Laboratory - 1 cr.
Laboratory experiments in topics associated with material presented in PHYS 211 or PHYS 221. Students wishing to use the PHYS 211-212 or PHYS 221-222 sequence to satisfy the basic natural science General Education requirement must register for either PHYS 211L or PHYS 212L. Corequisite: PHYS 211 or PHYS 212 PHYS 212. General Physics II 3 cr. Noncalculus treatment of electricity, magnetism, and light. Prerequisite: PHYS 211. – General Physics I Laboratory }		 4

Technical Requirements     55 Credits
  ARCT 101ARCT 101: Introduction to Architecture - 3 cr. (2+2P)
This course provides students the tools and vocabulary to analyze, interpret, and discuss the built environment from the social, historical, perceptual, and technical determinants. Lectures and assignments will introduce students to the elements of current and likely future directions of architecture from experiential, aesthetic, structural, functional, and historical perspectives. The course will provide students with knowledge about the people and processes involved with professional issues of architectural practice. Students will be required to participate in individual and group presentations and projects, as well as compile a portfolio of their work completed in the course. – Introduction to Architecture		 3
  ARCT 104ARCT 104: Introduction to Architectural Drawing - 4 cr. (2+4P)
This course is designed as an introduction to architectural drawing and design for students without prior experience in the fine arts. Students are guided through a series of spatial and analytical exercises that focus attention on not only how architects draw, but also the reasoning and processes embedded within the technique. Direct linkages with the Introduction to Architecture course provide exposure to a wide range of interconnected architectural concepts. – Introduction to Architectural Drawing		 4
  ARCT 111ARCT 111: Architectural History I - 3 cr. (2+2P)
A survey of the development of world architecture from the ancient era to the advent of the enlightenment in Europe. Major emphasis is on the visual, intellectual, cultural and technological aspects of the ancient and indigenous cultures/classical /pre-modern world. Community Colleges only. – Architectural History I		 3
  ARCT 170ARCT 170: Computers in Architecture - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Explore various software and photography techniques widely used in the architectural field. In addition to using industry standard CAD program as primary 2-d drafting tool, focus is to produce digital architectural models and renderings, presentation boards, and animations. Digital images will be produced and enhanced through basic techniques in photography and integration of various software. Both individual and group work will be required. – Computers in Architecture		 3
  ARCT 204ARCT 204: Architectural Design Studio I - 5 cr. (1+8P)
Enhancement of general graphic communication skills. Strengthens fundamental design by addressing issues of conceptual design, structural order, and application of three-dimensional processes to architectural graphic expression. 2-D and 3-D design and presentation techniques. Studio/critique-based with considerable number of outside assignment/hours required. Prerequisite: ARCT 104. – Architectural Design Studio I		 5
  ARCT 210ARCT 210: Architectural Delineation I - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to visual literacy, architectural graphic communication, & basic analytical skills. Architectural concepts primarily explored through the application of technical drawing, descriptive geometry, & material manipulation; primarily black & white media. – Architectural Delineation I		 4
  ARCT 211ARCT 211: Architectural History II - 3 cr. (2+2P)
A survey of the development of world architecture from the enlightenment in Europe to the present. Community Colleges only. – Architectural History II		 3
  ARCT 250ARCT 250: Construction Documents - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Basic use of CAD to produce residential, commercial, and industrial architectural working drawings, including floor plans, sections, foundation plans and details, exterior and interior elevations, framing plans, and site plans. Use and application of building and zoning codes, typical construction methods and materials, and accessibility requirements. Basic 3-D modeling, AIA layering standards, sheet layout, and construction document coordination. Prerequisite(s): DRFT 109. Restricted to: Community College campuses only. – Construction Documents		 3
  ARCT 254ARCT 254: Architectural Design Studio II - 5 cr. (1+8P)
Advanced graphic communication and 3-D physical model representation. Focus on site analysis , programming and fundamental design issues of context, environment, program development and space planning, 2-D and 3-D design and presentation techniques. Studio/critique-based with considerable number of outside assignments/hours requires. Prerequisite: ARCT 204. – Architectural Design Studio II		 5
  ARCT 260ARCT 260: Architectural Delineation - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Continuation of ARCT 210 with an emphasis in color media. Prerequisites: ARCT 210. – Architectural Delineation		 3
  DRFT 109DRFT 109: Computer Drafting Fundamentals - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to computer-aided drafting. Principles and fundamentals of drafting using the latest version of AutoCAD software. Same as C E 109, E T 109, SUR 109. – Computer Drafting Fundamentals		 3
  DRFT 151DRFT 151: Construction Principles and Print Reading - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to construction materials, methods, and basic cost estimating and print reading applicable in today's residential, commercial, and public works industry. Instruction by print reading and interpretation, field trips, and actual job-site visits and progress evaluation. Crosslisted with: OEBT 110 and OEPB 110 – Construction Principles and Print Reading		 3
  MATH 180MATH 180: Trigonometry - 3 cr.
Trigonometric functions, graphs, identities, inverse functions, polar coordinates, and applications. Complex numbers, curve fitting, roots of polynomials, exponential and logarithmic functions, conics, systems of equations, and matrices. May not be taken for credit by students having credit for MATH 136. Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 121G. – Trigonometry		 3
  OETS 102OETS 102: Career Readiness Certification Preparation - 1-3 cr.
This course is designed to prepare students to successfully obtain Career Readiness Certifications in all areas and at the appropriate levels for their program of study. Graded: S/U only. – Career Readiness Certification Preparation		 1
 

Select from the following:

*NOTE: HIST 201G, 202G required for transfer to Texas Tech Univ.

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Certificate:
Architectural Technology (19 credits)

NOTE: The two courses listed under “prerequisites” can be taken in the DACC drafting program or through articulated courses at approved high schools.

Prerequisites      5 Credits
  DRFT 108DRFT 108: Drafting Concepts/Descriptive Geometry - 2 cr. (1+2P)
Basic manual drafting skills, sketching, terminology and visualization. Graphical solutions utilizing applied concepts of space, planar, linear and point analyses. Metric and S.I. units introduced. – Drafting Concepts/Descriptive Geometry		 2
  DRFT 109DRFT 109: Computer Drafting Fundamentals - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to computer-aided drafting. Principles and fundamentals of drafting using the latest version of AutoCAD software. Same as C E 109, E T 109, SUR 109. – Computer Drafting Fundamentals		 3

Technical Requirements      14 Credits
  DRFT 101DRFT 101: Introduction to Drafting and Design Technologies - 2 cr.
Introduction to the Drafting and Design Technologies program. Students are to meet with an advisor and will be introduced to professional organizations associated with the program, explore degree option requirements, study employment skills and work habits, and review university and college policies and procedures. Students are also required to set up their university accounts and are introduced to the university's online interface. – Introduction to Drafting and Design Technologies		 2
  DRFT 151DRFT 151: Construction Principles and Print Reading - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to construction materials, methods, and basic cost estimating and print reading applicable in today's residential, commercial, and public works industry. Instruction by print reading and interpretation, field trips, and actual job-site visits and progress evaluation. Crosslisted with: OEBT 110 and OEPB 110 – Construction Principles and Print Reading		 3
OR DRFT 176DRFT 176: Computer Drafting in 3-D - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Computer drafting in three dimensions including wire frame, surface modeling, and solids modeling. Computer generated rendering with surface material applications and ray traced shadows will be introduced. Prerequisites: DRFT 108 and DRFT 109. – Computer Drafting in 3-D
DRFT 177DRFT 177: Computer Rendering and Animation I - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to technical applications of computer generated renderings and animations for the architecture and engineering fields. 3D models, photo-realistic renderings, and basic animation movie files will be produced utilizing Autodesk VIZ and Google SketchUp software. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: DRFT 109. – Computer Rendering and Animation I		 3
  DRFT 180DRFT 180: Residential Drafting - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Basic residential drafting including, floor plans, foundation plans, sections, roof plans, exterior and interior elevations, and site plans. Applicable residential building and zoning codes, construction methods and materials, adaptable residential design, and drawing and sheet layout for architectural drafting will be introduced. Corequisite: DRFT 151. Prerequisites: DRFT 108 and DRFT 109. – Residential Drafting		 3
  DRFT 181DRFT 181: Commercial Drafting - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Drafting principles, plan coordination, and code analysis applicable in the development of working drawings for commercial, public, and industrial building projects. Students will utilize National CAD standards, ADA standards and will be introduced to modern office practice. – Commercial Drafting		 3

 

Certificate: Civil/Survey Technology (22 credits)

NOTE: The two courses listed under “prerequisites” can be taken in the DACC drafting program or through articulated courses at approved high schools.

Prerequisites      5 Credits
  DRFT 108DRFT 108: Drafting Concepts/Descriptive Geometry - 2 cr. (1+2P)
Basic manual drafting skills, sketching, terminology and visualization. Graphical solutions utilizing applied concepts of space, planar, linear and point analyses. Metric and S.I. units introduced. – Drafting Concepts/Descriptive Geometry		 2
  DRFT 109DRFT 109: Computer Drafting Fundamentals - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to computer-aided drafting. Principles and fundamentals of drafting using the latest version of AutoCAD software. Same as C E 109, E T 109, SUR 109. – Computer Drafting Fundamentals		 3

Technical Requirements      14 Credits
  DRFT 101DRFT 101: Introduction to Drafting and Design Technologies - 2 cr.
Introduction to the Drafting and Design Technologies program. Students are to meet with an advisor and will be introduced to professional organizations associated with the program, explore degree option requirements, study employment skills and work habits, and review university and college policies and procedures. Students are also required to set up their university accounts and are introduced to the university's online interface. – Introduction to Drafting and Design Technologies		 2
  DRFT 143DRFT 143: Civil Drafting Fundamentals - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to drafting in the field of surveying and civil engineering. Drawings, projects, and terminologies related to topographic surveys/ mapping, contour drawings, plan and profiles, improvement plats and street/highway layout. Prerequisite: DRFT 109. Same as E T 143 and SUR 143. – Civil Drafting Fundamentals		 3
  DRFT 151DRFT 151: Construction Principles and Print Reading - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to construction materials, methods, and basic cost estimating and print reading applicable in today's residential, commercial, and public works industry. Instruction by print reading and interpretation, field trips, and actual job-site visits and progress evaluation. Crosslisted with: OEBT 110 and OEPB 110 – Construction Principles and Print Reading		 3
  DRFT 153DRFT 153: Survey Drafting Applications - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Emphasis on drafting in the field of surveying engineering. Included are drawings, projects, terminologies related to land/boundary, topographic, improvement plat surveys and legal descriptions; data production and retrieval using CADD applications; and researching and submittal process methods of survey documents with municipal and county agencies. Same as SUR 143. Prerequisites: DRFT 109. – Survey Drafting Applications		 3
  DRFT 204DRFT 204: Geographical Information Systems Technology - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to GIS and related data collecting and mapping techniques. National standards emphasized utilizing computer and web-based systems and peripherals. Prerequisite: DRFT 109. – Geographical Information Systems Technology		 3

 

Certificate:
Drafting and Graphics (16 credits)

NOTE: The two courses listed under “prerequisites” can be taken in the DACC drafting program or through articulated courses at approved high schools.

Prerequisites      5 Credits
  DRFT 108DRFT 108: Drafting Concepts/Descriptive Geometry - 2 cr. (1+2P)
Basic manual drafting skills, sketching, terminology and visualization. Graphical solutions utilizing applied concepts of space, planar, linear and point analyses. Metric and S.I. units introduced. – Drafting Concepts/Descriptive Geometry		 2
  DRFT 109DRFT 109: Computer Drafting Fundamentals - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to computer-aided drafting. Principles and fundamentals of drafting using the latest version of AutoCAD software. Same as C E 109, E T 109, SUR 109. – Computer Drafting Fundamentals		 3

Technical Requirements      11 Credits
  DRFT 101DRFT 101: Introduction to Drafting and Design Technologies - 2 cr.
Introduction to the Drafting and Design Technologies program. Students are to meet with an advisor and will be introduced to professional organizations associated with the program, explore degree option requirements, study employment skills and work habits, and review university and college policies and procedures. Students are also required to set up their university accounts and are introduced to the university's online interface. – Introduction to Drafting and Design Technologies		 2
OR DRFT 151DRFT 151: Construction Principles and Print Reading - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to construction materials, methods, and basic cost estimating and print reading applicable in today's residential, commercial, and public works industry. Instruction by print reading and interpretation, field trips, and actual job-site visits and progress evaluation. Crosslisted with: OEBT 110 and OEPB 110 – Construction Principles and Print Reading
DRFT 115DRFT 115: General Construction Safety - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Overview of general construction safety related to building construction, highway and road construction, and surveying field work. – General Construction Safety		 3
  DRFT Electives 6

 

 

Certificate:
Mechanical Drafting and Solid Modeling (19 credits)

NOTE: The two courses listed under “prerequisites” can be taken in the DACC drafting program or through articulated courses at approved high schools.

Prerequisites      5 Credits
  DRFT 108DRFT 108: Drafting Concepts/Descriptive Geometry - 2 cr. (1+2P)
Basic manual drafting skills, sketching, terminology and visualization. Graphical solutions utilizing applied concepts of space, planar, linear and point analyses. Metric and S.I. units introduced. – Drafting Concepts/Descriptive Geometry		 2
  DRFT 109DRFT 109: Computer Drafting Fundamentals - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to computer-aided drafting. Principles and fundamentals of drafting using the latest version of AutoCAD software. Same as C E 109, E T 109, SUR 109. – Computer Drafting Fundamentals		 3

Technical Requirements      16 Credits
  DRFT 101DRFT 101: Introduction to Drafting and Design Technologies - 2 cr.
Introduction to the Drafting and Design Technologies program. Students are to meet with an advisor and will be introduced to professional organizations associated with the program, explore degree option requirements, study employment skills and work habits, and review university and college policies and procedures. Students are also required to set up their university accounts and are introduced to the university's online interface. – Introduction to Drafting and Design Technologies		 2
  DRFT 114DRFT 114: Introduction to Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Students will learn 3-D visualization, mechanical drafting, and dimensioning skills as solid modeling skills are developed. Working drawings, assembly models, and assembly drawings will be introduced. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Corequisite: DRFT 108. – Introduction to Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling		 3
  DRFT 164DRFT 164: Intermediate Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Students will learn advanced solid modeling techniques. Use of different file types and compatibility issues between different software packages will be studied. Drawing organization and presentation methods will be practiced. Projects requiring precision field measurements and sketches, as well as teamwork, will be assigned. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing will be introduced. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: DRFT 114. – Intermediate Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling		 3
  DRFT 176DRFT 176: Computer Drafting in 3-D - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Computer drafting in three dimensions including wire frame, surface modeling, and solids modeling. Computer generated rendering with surface material applications and ray traced shadows will be introduced. Prerequisites: DRFT 108 and DRFT 109. – Computer Drafting in 3-D		 3
  OEMG 115OEMG 115: Print Reading for Industry - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Reading, interpretation, and revisions of industrial technical drawings common to manufacturing, Aerospace, machine parts, electrical, hydraulic, and Pneumatic drawings. Interpretation of engineering drawings and related shop calculations. Introduction to computer-aided drawing of schematic diagrams. Restricted to: Community College campuses only. – Print Reading for Industry		 3