The objective of the Associate in Occupational Studies Degree Drafting Technology program is to train its students for a wide variety of career opportunities that include, but are not limited to, engineering assistant, and draftsmen in architectural and engineering firms. The primary focus of the curriculum is computer studies, utilizing AutoCAD, with manual drafting being an integral part. Course work is supported by technical studies, but also includes general education and computer electives. The program is mathematically oriented and encourages analytical thinking.
Curriculum: 91.2 credit hours
Normal program length: 18 months (day), 24 months (night)
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Course No. |
Subject Title |
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Credit Hrs |
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CED-110 |
Critical Thinking |
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2.4 |
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CED-302 |
Job Readiness |
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2.4 |
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CPT-100 |
Introduction to Computers |
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2.4 |
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DRD-105 |
Technical Math I |
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4.8 |
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DRD-106 |
Technical Math II |
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4.8 |
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DRD-110 |
Basic Drafting I |
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3.6 |
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DRD-111 |
Basic Drafting II |
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3.6 |
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DRD-350 |
Introduction to Drafting Disciplines I |
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3.6 |
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DRD-360 |
Introduction to Drafting Disciplines II |
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3.6 |
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DRD-410 |
Computer Aided Design |
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7.2 |
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DRD-510 |
Drafting Specialization I |
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7.2 |
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DRD-610 |
Drafting Specialization II |
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7.2 |
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DRD-620 |
Advanced Computer Aided Design |
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7.2 |
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ENG-204 |
Business English I |
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2.4 |
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ENG-205 |
Business English II |
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2.4 |
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Computer Courses |
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9.6 |
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General Education |
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16.8 |
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91.2 |
Students will be introduced to four career specializations to be applied to Drafting Specialization I and II as well as Introduction to Drafting Disciplines I and II. Career Specializations are Piping, Architectural, and Structural Steel and Civil Drawings.
Students may substitute courses that meet the career objective with approval of the Dean of Academics.
