Design Drafting Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Advisor: Kirk Mattingly
In the Design Drafting Technology program students acquire the skills necessary for entry-level drafting jobs in the design/ drafting industry.
Outcomes - Graduates are prepared to:
- Create detail and assembly drawings to ANSI standards on the drawing board;
- Create detail and assembly drawings to ANSI standards using the latest versions; of AutoCAD and Mechanical Desktop;
- Create two-dimensional layouts from three-dimensional solid models using AutoCAD and Mechanical Desktop;
- Create a complete set of residential plans using AutoCAD;
- Create a site plan including topography using Land Development Desktop;
- Create thematic maps from GIS data; and
- Solve graphical problems using the principles of descriptive geometry.
Estimated Resident Program Cost:
| Tuition and Fees | $5999 |
| Application Fee | $30 |
| Books/Supplies | $1700 |
| TOTAL: | $7729 |
Fall Semester 1
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| CET | 173 | Arch Construction & Materials | 3 |
| COMM | 135 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CIT | 110 | Intro to Computers | 3 |
| DRFT | 131 | Technical Graphics I | 4 |
| MATH | 130** | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
SUBTOTAL |
17 |
Spring Semester 1
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| DRFT | 132* | Descriptive Geometry | 3 |
| DRFT | 156 | Introduction to CAD | 3 |
| DRFT | --- | Drafting Elective | 3 |
| EET | 110 | Electronics Survey | 3 |
| MATH | 131** | Precalculus Trigonometry | 3 |
SUBTOTAL |
15 |
Fall Semester 2
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| DRFT | 201* | Residential Drafting | 3 |
| DRFT | 256* | 3D CAD | 3 |
| ENGL | 121** | Composition I | 3 |
| MFGT | 205 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| PHYS | 130 | Fund of Physical Science with Lab | 4 |
SUBTOTAL |
16 |
Spring Semester 2
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| CIT | 205* | Database Management I | 3 |
| DRFT | 205* | Machine Drafting | 3 |
| DRFT | 244* | Topographical Mapping & GIS Applications | 3 |
| DRFT | --- | Drafting Electives | 6 |
SUBTOTAL |
15 |
Suggested Electives
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| DRFT | 242 | Blueprint Reading & Materials | 3 |
| DRFT | 246 | Managing the Construction Process | 3 |
This program has a transfer articulation agreement with Montana State University - Northern in Havre, MT.
Total Program Credits: 63~
~ Many students need preliminary math and English courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedules.
+ A grade of "C-" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment
