Drafting (DRFT)

DRFT 131 TECHNICAL GRAPHICS I
Credits: 4
Term: (F)

Emphasis in this course is placed on knowledge and skills needed to produce drawings and understand basic drafting theory. Topics developed on the board include sketching, lettering, instruments, scaling, applied geometry, orthographic projection, dimensioning, applied technical mathematical relations, primary auxiliary views, sections, threads, and weld symbols.

 

DRFT 132 DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: DRFT 131, or instructor approval.

Advanced theory and practices in descriptive geometry construction and pattern development are covered in this course in preparation for advanced courses in Design Drafting.

 

DRFT 156 INTRODUCTION TO CAD
Credits: 3
Term: (S)

A systems-oriented course is designed to introduce students to the concepts, techniques, and applications of PC-based computer-aided drafting that will allow them to create drawing files and download files for hard copies. Command structure, coordinate systems, text dimensions, and plotting will be covered.

 

DRFT 201 RESIDENTIAL DRAFTING
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
Prerequisite: DRFT 132

The development of the principles in construction drawings of an average wood frame residential structure is the basis of this course. A complete set of working drawings will be developed.

 

DRFT 205 MACHINE DRAFTING
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: DRFT 131

This course is a study and application of standards used for producing working drawings, including the fundamentals of geometric dimensioning and tolerance. Both detail and assembly drawings will be produced.

 

DRFT 242 BLUEPRINT READING & MATERIAL ESTIMATION
Credits: 3
Term: (S)

This is an introduction to print reading and material estimation. Students will interpret and visualize construction drawings and do material estimation on a couple of small residential projects.

 

DRFT 244 TOPOGRAPHIC MAPPING & GIS APPLICATIONS
Credits 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: DRFT 156, CIT 205

Fundamentals of mapping and geographic information systems (GIS). Includes applications of mapping projections, presentations of surveying information, and GIS methods. Mapping and GIS computer applications will be used and developed throughout the course.

 

DRFT 246 MANAGING THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
Credits: 3
Term: (S)

Introduction to all areas construction management, combining the processes of: estimating, scheduling and/or control. Students gain knowledge of the building industry as a whole, as well as, the technical skills to manage a construction project.

 

DRFT 256 3D CAD
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
Prerequisite: DRFT 156

This is a study in advanced CAD concepts and procedures to develop three-dimensional wireframe models. Emphasis will be on the creation and use of 3D primitives, surface modeling, basic solids modeling, shading techniques, and the use of animation software. Exercises will include rendered output.