Introduction to and exploration of careers in the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction. Specific fields to include: architecture, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, engineering technology, residential construction, commercial construction, geographical information systems (GIS), surveying, sustainable design, and green building.

Professional and student organizations associated with the Drafting and Design Technologies program, degree requirements, employment skills and work habits, and university and college policies and procedures will be explored. Students will be introduced to the current learning management system and career-readiness certification.

Technical sketching, basic CAD, and interpretation of drawings with visualization, speed and accuracy highly emphasized. Areas of focus include various trades such as machine parts, welding, heating and cooling, and general building sketches/plan interpretation. (2+2P)

Basic manual drafting skills, sketching, terminology and visualization. Graphical solutions utilizing applied concepts of space, planar, linear and point analyses. Metric and S.I. units introduced. (1+2P)

Introduction to principles and fundamentals of drafting using both manual drawing techniques and computer-aided drafting (CAD) applications. (2+2P)

Basic drafting skills, terminology, and visualization. Introduction to principles and fundamentals of computer-aided drafting. Prerequisites: OECS 207, OECS 125. (2+4P)

Drafting for mechanical/industrial applications; machine part detailing, assemblies in orthographic, isometric, auxiliary, oblique, and sectional views. Two-dimensional AutoCAD with introduction to 3-D AutoCAD. (2+4P)

2D mechanical drafting and 3D mechanical solid modeling utilizing the latest version of AutoCAD software. Industry dimensioning and annotation standards will be emphasized. 2D multi-view working drawings, 3D solid models, and basic 3D model assemblies will be introduced.

Overview of general construction safety related to building, highway and road construction, and surveying field work for entry-level individuals. Students will also have the opportunity to earn a 10-hour construction industry OSHA card.

Introduction to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) for the mechanical CAD drafting, solid modeling, mechanical engineering technology, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing industries. Related industry standard finishes and fasteners will also be introduced and explored. (2+2P)

Interpretation of the Building Code, local zoning codes, A.D.A. Standards and the Model Energy Code to study construction and design requirements and perform basic plan checking. (2+2P)

Drafting as it relates to device symbols; wiring, cabling, harness diagrams and assembly drawings; integrated circuits and printed circuit boards; schematic, flow and logic diagrams; industrial controls and electric power fields. Drawings produced using various CAD software packages. Prerequisites: DRFT 108 and DRFT 109. (2+2P)

Introduction to drafting in the field of Civil Engineering. Drawings, projects, and terminologies related to topographic, contour drawings, plan and profiles, and street/highway layout. (2+2P)

Introduction to construction materials, methods, and basic cost estimating and print reading applicable in today's residential, commercial, and public works industry. Instruction by print reading and interpretation, field trips, and actual job-site visits and progress evaluation. (2+2P)

Introduction to drafting in the field of survey engineering. Drawings, projects and terminologies related to Point Data, topography, land/ boundary surveys, legal descriptions and plat surveys. Using the current Autodesk software. (2+2P)

Computing and compiling materials and labor estimates from working drawings using various techniques common in general building construction and in accordance with standard specifications and estimating formats. Use of spreadsheets and estimating software introduced. (2+2P)

Infrastructure detailing related to civil engineering projects including: ponding, roadway, sewer, and storm-water structures; concrete foundations; and related utility details. (2+2P)

Intermediate 3D mechanical parametric solid modeling and assembly creation utilizing the latest version of Autodesk Inventor software. The creation of 2D working drawings from 3D solid models will be emphasized. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), basic material properties, and industry standard fastening and manufacturing methods will be introduced. (2+2P)

Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the development of virtual 3D building models, construction documents, renderings and basic animations related to architectural, structural, and mechanical/electrical/plumbing building components. Utilizes the latest BIM technologies in the integration one, parametric BIM. (2+2P)

Basic residential drafting including, floor plans, foundation plans, sections, roof plans, exterior and interior elevations, and site plans. Applicable residential building and zoning codes, construction methods and materials, adaptable residential design, and drawing and sheet layout for architectural drafting will be introduced. (2+2P)

Drafting principles, plan coordination, and code analysis applicable in the development of working drawings for commercial, public, and industrial building projects. Students will utilize National Cad Standards, ADA Standards, and will be introduced to modern office practice. (2+2P)

Techniques in self-evaluations, resume writing, application completion, job interviewing, and job retention. Exposure to work ethics, employee attitudes, and employer expectations.

The use of digital information for which various digitized data creation methods are captured. Users will capture, store, analyze and manage spatially referenced data in a modeled mapping procedure. (2+2P)

Advanced 3D mechanical parametric solid modeling and assembly creation utilizing the latest version of Solidworks software. The creation of 2D working drawings from 3D solid models and the creation of 3D models for machining/manufacturing will be emphasized. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), material properties, and industry standard fastening and manufacturing methods will be further explored. (2+2P)

Theory and practice of geomatics as applied to plane surveying in the areas of linear measurements, angle measurements, area determination, differential and trigonometric leveling, and topographic mapping. (2+3P)

Development of working drawings for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, for residential and commercial building through the applications of both 2D Drafting and 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques. Basics of project setup, National CAD Standards, ADA Standards, modern office practice, code analysis, as well as Sustainability and LEED for new construction. (2+2P)

Study of foundations, wall systems, floor systems and roof systems in residential, commercial and industrial design/construction. Produce structural drawings including foundation plans, wall and building sections, floor and roof framing plans, shop drawings and details; schedules, materials lists and specifications. Use of various software. (2+2P)

Advanced civil/survey technology and drafting related to roadway development. Emphasis is on relevant terminology, codes/standards, and the production of complex working drawings such as topographical/grading, drainage, master utilities, roadway P P/details/etc., according to agency standards. (2+2P)

Advanced civil/survey technology and drafting related to land development. Emphasis is on relevant terminology codes/standards, and the production of complex working drawings such as subdivision plats, local utility and drainage plans, construction details roadway P P, etc., according to local development/agency standards. (2+2P)

Advanced practice in construction documentation in the development and coordination of working drawings & specifications. In particular, will utilize Architectural Graphic Standards, National CAD Standards, and ADA standards to develop detail drawings related to Architectural, Civil, Structural and Building Mechanical systems. Will also be introduced to basic principles, factors, and process of building design such as space planning, site analysis, and basic architectural programming. (2+2P)

Utilizes the tools and technologies of GIS, processing volumes of geodata identifying a numerical, coded or listed map. Involves the analysis of spatial data from various diverse applications and place in a descriptive mapping process. (2+2P)

Instructor-approved projects in drafting or related topics specific to the student's individual areas of interest and relevant to the drafting and graphics technology curriculum. Consent of instructor required.

Introduction to the utilization of Infraworks software for the conceptualization, optimization, and visualization of infrastructure projects in the context of the built and natural environment. (2+2P)

Advanced applications of Building Information Modeling (BIM) including the creation of, and practice in collaborative work sets, data and design analyses, energy modeling and analysis, preliminary LEED analysis, construction take-offs & estimation, and construction animation, through use of various BIM and related software. (2+2P)

Analyzes the hypothesis in which location and spatial data sufficiently quantities the appropriate statistical methodology. (2+2P)

Introduction to technical applications of computer generated renderings and animations for the architecture and engineering fields. 3D models, photo-realistic renderings, and basic animation movie files will be produced utilizing industry standard modeling and animation software. (2+2P)

Production of a portfolio consisting of previously produced student work related to the student's individualized degree option. Process shall include the compilation and organization of working and presentation drawings, construction documents, BIM Models, and renderings/animations. Students will learn the basics of design layout and online portfolio documentation. Job search and resume preparation activities will also be required. Production of new material and content may also be required. This course is designed as a last semester course in the Drafting & Design curricula. (2+2P)

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Supervised cooperative work program. Student is employed in an approved occupation and supervised and rated by the employer and instructor. Student meets with advisor weekly. Graded S/U.

Students gain experience in leadership, team building, performing community service, and membership and/or leadership in a student organization.