DRAF 120

Introduction to Drafting (2 CR)

This course should be taken by students without prior drafting experience. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to identify and apply the essential, basic skills necessary to proceed through the drafting program, including lettering, measuring, geometric construction, sketching, isometrics, orthographic views, dimensioning and auxiliary view. 1 hr. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk. Drafting classes that have additional lab have either the time and room listed or TBA (to be announced) with the room number listed.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $45 to $60.

DRAF 123

Interpreting Machine Drawings (2 CR)

Prerequisite or corequisite: DRAF 120 or approval of the program assistant dean

This course is a required course in the computer-aided drafting and design technology program. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to interpret graphics used to fabricate, assemble, maintain and operate the equipment and products of industry. General detail and assembly prints will be evaluated for title block information, general notes, dimensioning, tolerance specification and symbology. Specialized drawings will include cams, gears, numerical control, plastics, sheet metal and instrumentation. 2 hrs. lecture/wk.

DRAF 129

Interpreting Architectural Drawings (2 CR)

This beginning course will explain the fundamentals of interpreting (reading) architectural drawings. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to understand plan and elevation views, sections, details, schedules, specifications, symbols and abbreviations found on most residential and commercial construction drawings. 2 hrs./wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $5 to $10.

DRAF 130

Introduction to CAD Concepts - AutoCAD: 200 (3 CR)

Prerequisite: DRAF 120 or approval of the program assistant dean

This course provides a basic knowledge of AutoCAD. Students will learn to use CAD equipment, including input/output devices and microcomputers as drafting tools. Emphasis will be on a basic understanding of CAD terms and concepts as they are applied in industry. Students will be provided an overview of many of the key features of a major microcomputer CAD package with hands-on experience at a workstation. Basic instruction will be provided on drawing setup, drawing commands, editing commands and screen control. The important concepts of layering, standard symbols and dimensioning will be introduced. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk. Drafting classes that have additional lab have either the time and room listed or TBA (to be announced) with the room number listed.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $10 to $15.

DRAF 132

Introduction to AutoCAD LT (3 CR)

This course provides a basic knowledge of computer-aided drafting (CAD). Students will learn basic AutoCAD LT commands and the use of CAD equipment, including input/output devices as drafting tools. The latest version of AutoCAD LT, student version, will be used to cover topics including creating and setting up a drawing, using blocks and wblocks, editing a drawing, saving completed drawings, developing template drawings, printing from paper space, dimensioning, layering, drawing defaults and hatching. This course is for beginning AutoCAD users. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

DRAF 135

Graphic Analysis (3 CR)

Prerequisites: DRAF 120 and DRAF 130 or approval of the program assistant dean

This course expands on introductory knowledge in drafting and CAD. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to solve descriptive geometry problems, locate intersections of geometric shapes and produce developments of geometric shapes. Most assignments in this course will be completed using AutoCAD software. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $10 to $15.

DRAF 140

Topics in CAD I (2 CR)

This course provides training for a specific design application software. Students will learn software commands and terminology. Students will be provided with in-depth coverage of the selected software and be given hands-on experience. Emphasis will be placed on the application of software to industry projects. 2 hrs. lecture, lab/wk.

DRAF 164

Architectural Drafting/Residential Interior Design (3 CR)

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to interpret residential drawings, draft architectural drawings and use industry references. Drawings studied include floor plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules. In addition to lab assignments, students will draft on coldpress board, vellum and plastic film. This course is required in the Interior Design, Interior Entrepreneurship and Interior Merchandising AAS programs. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $140 to $160.

DRAF 222

Mechanical Drafting (3 CR)

Prerequisites: DRAF 123 and DRAF 230 Prerequisite and/or corequisite: MATH 134

Students successfully completing this course should be able to draw details and assembly views of mechanical parts. The types of parts discussed in this class include castings, sheet metal pieces, jigs and fixtures, and gauges. Important concepts include dimensioning, form and position tolerancing, coordinate tolerancing, and calculations related to material allowances and manufacturing. Project assignments will be completed using computer-aided drafting software. This course is typically taught in the fall semester. 2 hrs lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $40.

DRAF 225

Civil Drafting (3 CR)

Prerequisite: DRAF 230 or ENGR 131 Corequisite: MATH 134

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to apply drafting techniques used in civil engineering offices. The student will learn to draw civil engineering plans from surveying and engineering data. The student will be able to produce plan and profile drawings, roadway cross sections, earthwork calculations, topographic maps and property maps. The student will use CAD in drawing projects. This course is typically taught in the spring semester. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

DRAF 228

Industrial Design Applications (3 CR)

Prerequisites: CET 211 and DRAF 222 and DRAF 250 and DRAF 252

This course examines industrial systems. Topics include interdisciplinary considerations of manufacturing processes, machine elements, electrical controls and structural design. Systems will include pumping systems or material handling systems. Team project/protocol will be used to develop graphic, ISO and ANSI-approved solutions. Job books and journals for a project are required from all students. This course is typically taught in the spring semester. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $50 to $75.

DRAF 230

Intermediate CAD: AutoCAD (3 CR)

Prerequisite: DRAF 130 or approval of the program assistant dean

This course provides an increased knowledge of autoCAD as it is used in today's industries. Students will build on their CAD experience by learning new commands and techniques that increase system productivity. Special emphasis will be on developing construction techniques and command usage to increase CAD proficiency. Additional study of standard symbols, layers and editing functions will occur. Concepts covered will include dimensioning variables and styles, attributes and external referencing, as well as paper space and model space, as used in multiple-view drawings. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $5 to $10.

DRAF 231

CAD 3-D (3 CR)

Prerequisite: DRAF 230

In this course students will explore the use of computer-aided drafting and design software for the construction of three-dimensional computer models. Emphasis will be on using 3-D software to produce multiple-view drawings. Visualization commands and techniques will be discussed and developed. Topics will include view commands and wire-frame and surface construction, as well as solid modeling. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $5 to $10.

DRAF 232

CAD Applications Workstation Environment (2 CR)

Prerequisite: DRAF 230 or approval of the program assistant dean

This course provides instruction for customizing the CAD workstation and handling files in a network environment. Students will receive instruction in software commands and terminology and be provided with in-depth coverage of customizing the CAD environment and managing CAD data files in a production environment. Emphasis will be on hands-on application of the covered topics. 2 hrs. lecture, lab/wk.

DRAF 233

CAD Administration (2 CR)

This course covers topics necessary for an individual to manage a CAD department in a production environment. Topics include managing CAD data, selecting types of equipment/software and establishing drafting policies and procedures. Also discussed are personnel issues for CAD employees/employers. 2 hrs. lecture/wk.

DRAF 238

Architectural Drafting (3 CR)

Prerequisites: DRAF 129 and DRAF 230

This course is an introduction to the production of architectural drawings for residential and commercial construction. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to draw floor plans, sections, elevations, dimensions and schedules and use industry standards. Projects will be completed using CAD software. This course is typically taught in the spring semester. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

DRAF 240

Introduction to AutoLISP (2 CR)

Prerequisite: DRAF 230

This course covers techniques for automation of AutoCAD drafting procedures through the use of the AutoLISP programming language. The scope of this course will include basic AutoLISP functions, creation of AutoLISP expressions and program files. It covers basic techniques and concepts needed to begin using AutoLISP effectively. 1 1/2 hrs. lecture, 1 hr. lab/wk.

DRAF 242

Topics in CAD II (2 CR)

Prerequisite: DRAF 230 or approval of the program assistant dean

This course provides training for a specific CAD-related software. Students will learn software commands and terminology. Students will be provided with in-depth coverage of the selected software and be given hands-on experience. Emphasis will be on the application of the selected software to industry projects. 2 hrs. lecture, lab/wk. Drafting classes that have additional lab have either the time and room listed or TBA (to be announced) with the room number listed.

DRAF 243

Architectural Desktop: Revit (2 CR)

Prerequisite: DRAF 230 or ENGR 131 or approval of the program assistant dean

This course introduces the student to the Architectural Desktop software used by many architectural and engineering design firms. Topics include software commands, project setup and the design process. Emphasis will be placed on the hands-on application of software to industrial projects. It is recommended that students have previous architectural design knowledge or have taken DRAF 238, Architectural Drafting. 2 hrs. lecture and lab/wk.

DRAF 244

Land Development Desktop/CIVIL 3D (2 CR)

Prerequisite: DRAF 230 or ENGR 131 or approval of the program assistant dean

This course introduces the student to the Land Development Desktop software used by many land planning, civil engineering and surveying firms. Topics include software commands, project setup and the design process. Emphasis will be placed on the hands-on application of the software to industrial projects. It is recommended that students have previous civil engineering design knowledge or have taken DRAF 225, Civil Drafting. 2 hrs. lecture and lab/wk.

DRAF 245

Mechanical Desktop: Inventor (2 CR)

Prerequisite: DRAF 230 or ENGR 131 or approval of the program assistant dean

This course introduced the student to the Mechanical Desktop software used by many industrial and mechanical design firms. Topics include software commands, project setup and the design process. Emphasis will be placed on the hands-on application of the software to industrial projects. It is recommended that students have previous mechanical engineering design knowledge or have taken DRAF 222, Mechanical Drafting. 2 hrs. lecture and lab/wk.

DRAF 250

Electrical Drafting (3 CR)

Prerequisites: MATH 133 and DRAF 230 or ENGR 131

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to identify drafting techniques applicable to industrial lighting, motor controls, power distribution and generation. Emphasis will be on the use of tables, catalogs and applications software as aids to decision making required on electrical drawings. Project assignments will be completed primarily using CAD. This course is typically taught in the fall semester. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

DRAF 252

Structural Drafting (3 CR)

Prerequisite: DRAF 230 or ENGR 131 Corequisite: MATH 134

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to produce structural drawings and details of steel, concrete and wood structures for manufacturing, construction, engineering and architectural firms. Project work will be done using CAD. This course is typically taught in the spring semester. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab./wk.

DRAF 264

CAD:Interior Design (3 CR)

Prerequisites: ITMD 122 or ITMD 123 and ITMD 129 both with a grade of C or higher, or approval of the program assistant dean

This course is an introduction to the use of computer-aided drafting (CAD) as used in the interior design field. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to draw floor plans and elevations of interiors using a computer-aided drafting system. AutoCAD LT software will be used. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk. Drafting classes that have additional lab have either the time and room listed or TBA (to be announced) with the room number listed. Note: Prerequisites ITMD 123 and ITMD 129 require a grade of "C" or higher.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $10 to $15.

DRAF 266

Graphic Communications II for Interior Design (3 CR)

Prerequisite: DRAF 261

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to draft three-dimensional representations of interior spaces, furniture, window treatments and decorative accessories. One-point and two-point perspective drawing, isometric drawing and perspective grids are covered. Student will draft in pencil on vellum and ink on mylar. 2. hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

DRAF 271

Drafting Internship I (3 CR)

Prerequisite: Assistant Dean's Approval

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to apply classroom knowledge to an actual work situation. The internship will provide advanced students the opportunity to develop job- and career-related skills while in a work setting. The work will be developed cooperatively with area employers, college staff and each student to provide a variety of actual job experiences directly related to the student's career goals. 15 hrs. min./wk. Drafting classes that have additional lab have either the time and room listed or TBA (to be announced) with the room number listed.

DRAF 272

Drafting Internship II (3 CR)

Prerequisites: DRAF 271 and assistant dean's approval

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to apply classroom knowledge to an actual work situation. The internship will provide advanced students the opportunity to develop job- and career-related skills while in a work setting. The work will be developed cooperatively with area employers, college staff and each student to provide a variety of actual job experiences directly related to the student's career goals.15 hrs. min./wk. Drafting classes that have additional lab have either the time and room listed or TBA (to be announced) with the room number listed.