Degrees Offered - Computer-Aided Drafting (Certificate)

Record details

Do you have a keen eye for detail and a penchant for drawing, but love to solve problems too? Computer Aided Drafting could be the perfect fit for you. As technology continues to advance, employers will look for designers with a strong background in fundamental design principles, a higher level of technical sophistication and an ability to apply their knowledge to a broader range of responsibilities.

In our certificate program you’ll learn how to prepare technical drawings used to build everything from manufactured products to structures such as houses, office buildings and oil pipelines. We offer you the strong academic and technical background you’ll need to work and advance in this industry.

Catalog Year

2023-2024

Degree Type

Certificate

TSI

Exempt

Degree Plan

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester	Credit Hours
DFTG 1309 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting	3
DFTG 1305 Introduction to Technical Drawing	3
TECM 1303 Technical Calculations	3
DFTG 1317 Architectural Drafting-Residential  OR MCHN 1319 OR DFTG 2323	3

Second Semester	Credit Hours
DFTG 2340 Solid Modeling/Design	3
ITSC 1309 Integrated Software Applications I	3
DFTG 2300 Interm. Architect. Drafting-Residential OR DFTG 2306 OR DFTG 2345	3
DFTG 2328 Architectural Drafting-Commercial OR DFTG 2350 OR ARCE 1352	3
Total Semester Hours: 24

Engineering design electives are as follows:

Architectural Design emphasis:
DFTG 1317 Architectural Drafting - Residential
DFTG 2300 Intermediate Architectural Drafting – Residential
DFTG 2328 Architectural Drafting – Commercial

Mechanical Design emphasis:
MCHN 1319 Manufacturing Materials and Processes
DFTG 2306 Machine Design
DFTG 2350 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Process Piping Design emphasis:
DFTG 2323 Pipe Drafting
DFTG 2345 Advanced Pipe Drafting
ARCE 1352 Structural Drafting