Houston Community College
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS for 2014-2015
16-0930
Update: Jan 9, 2014, based on the Approval of FT Faculty, Fri Sep 14,2012.
Academic Courses
LEAD-1370
Credit: 3 lecture
ENGR-1201
Credit: 2 lecture
Drafting-related Courses
ARCE-1352 STRUCTURE DRAFTING
Prerequisites: DFTG-1305 and DFTG-1309; must be placed
into GUST 0341 in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing
and MATH 0306 in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
A study of structure systems including concrete
foundations and frames, wood framing and trusses, and
structural steel framing systems. Includes detailing of
concrete, wood, and steel to meet industry standards
including the American Institute of Steel Construction and
The American Concrete Institute.
ARCE-2352 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Prerequisites: DFTG-1305, DFTG-1309 and DFTG-1317;
must be placed into GUST 0341 in reading, ENGL 0300 or
0347 in writing and MATH 0306 in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
The properties of building materials (assemblies)
specifications, codes, vendor references, and uses of
mechanical, plumbing, conveying, and electrical systems as
they relate to architecture for residential and commercial
construction.
Drafting Courses
DFTG 1305 TECHNICAL DRAFTING (formerly DFTG-1405)
Prerequisites; must be placed into GUST 0341 in reading,
ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306 in math.
Credit: 4 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Introduction to the principles of drafting to include
terminology and fundamentals, including size and shape
description, projection methods, geometric construction,
sections, auxiliary views, and reproduction processes.
DFTG 1309 BASIC COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING
(AutoCAD)
Co-requisite: DFTG-1305 or Department Approval; must
be placed into GUST 0341 in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347
in writing and MATH 0306 in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
An introduction to computer-aided drafting. Emphasis is
placed on setup; creating and modifying geometry; storing
and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating, and
scaling objects, adding text and dimension, using layer,
coordinate systems and plot/print to scale.
DFTG 1310 SPECIALIZED BASIC COMPUTER AIDED
DRAFTING (MicroStation)
Prerequisite: DFTG-1305 and DFTG 1309 or Department
Approval; must be placed into GUST 0341 in reading,
ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306 in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
A supplemental course to Basic Computer Aided Drafting
using alternative computer-aided drafting (CAD) software
to create detail and working drawings.
DFTG 1315 ARCHITECTURAL BLUEPRINT READING
Prerequisite: CNBT 1201; must be placed into GUST 0341
in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306
in math. Credit: 3 (2 lecture)
The fundamentals of blueprint reading for the construction
industry will be examined.
DFTG 1317 ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING - RESIDENTIAL
Prerequisite: DFTG-1305 and DFTG-1309; must be placed
into GUST 0341 in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing
and MATH 0306 in math. Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Architectural drafting procedures, practices, and symbols,
including preparation of detailed working drawings for
residential structure with emphasis on light frame
construction methods.
DFTG 1329 ELECTRO-MECHANICAL DRAFTING
Prerequisite: DFTG-1305 and DFTG-1309; must be placed
into GUST 0341 in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing
and MATH 0306 in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
A basic course including layout and design of
electromechanical equipment from engineering notes and
sketches. Emphasis on drawing of electronics enclosure,
interior hardware, exterior enclosure, detailed and
assembly drawings with a parts list, and flat-pattern
layouts.
DFTG 1333 MECHANICAL DRAFTING
Prerequisite: DFTG-1305 and DFTG-1309; must be placed
into GUST 0341 in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing
and MATH 0306 in math. Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Detail drawings with proper dimensioning and tolerances,
use of sectioning techniques, common fasteners, pictorial
drawings, including bill of materials.
DFTG-1345 PARAMETRIC MODELING AND DESIGN
Prerequisite: DFTG-2319; must be placed into GUST 0341
in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306
in math. Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Parametric-based design software for 3D design and
drafting.
DFTG 1358 ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC DRAFTING
Prerequisite: DFTG-1305 and DFTG-1309; must be placed
into GUST 0341 in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing
and MATH 0306 in math. Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Electrical and electronic drawings stressing modern
representation used for block diagrams, schematic
diagrams, logic diagrams, wiring/ assembly drawings,
printed circuit board layouts, motor control diagrams,
power distribution diagrams, and electrical one-line
diagrams.
DFTG 1371 PROCESS PLANT LAYOUT
Prerequisite: DFTG-1305 and DFTG-1309 or Departmental
Approval Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 3 lab)
A study of process plant design and layout while
developing the basic knowledge of pipe fittings, symbols,
specifications, and their applications in the piping process
systems. The learner will be demonstrated the use of
piping symbols and the processes used to develop flow
diagrams, piping plans, elevations, and isometrics.
DFTG 1376 REVIT RESIDENTIAL (Revit)
Prerequisite: DFTG-1305 and DFTG-1309, DFTG-1317;
must be placed into GUST 0341 in reading, ENGL 0300 or
0347 in writing and MATH 0306 in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Use architectural design software for 2D and 3D modeling
design and drafting.
DFTG 1391 SPECIAL TOPICS ( Pro-E)
Prerequisite: DFTG 2319; must be placed into GUST 0341
in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306
in math. Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Use parametric feature-based solid modeling tool which
unites 3D parametric features with 2D tools. Work in 3D
environments and calculate mass properties directly from
the created geometry. Design, analyze, test, and build
prototypes by using high end CAD/CAM/CAE tools.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills,
knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to
the technology or occupation and relevant to the
professional development of the student. This course is
designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student
proficiency.
DFTG 1392 SPECIAL TOPICS; GREEN BUILD IN
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING AND ARCHITECTURAL
CAD/CADD (Revit)
Prerequisite: DFTG 2319, DFTG-1317; must be placed into
GUST 0341 in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and
MATH 0306 in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
The total method of building construction, focused on
energy conservation, green and sustainable building,
improved construction practices, accessibility, and wholebuilding design techniques.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills,
knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to
the technology or occupation and relevant to the
professional development of the student. This course was
designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student
proficiency.
DFTG 1393 SPEC. TOPICS IN CIVIL DRAFTING AND CIVIL
ENGINEERING; CIVIL 3D
Prerequisite: DFTG-2330; must be placed into GUST 0341
in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306
in math. Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Use civil 3D software to enhance alignment layout of civil
engineering projects. Use tools that enable easier sharing
of drafting and design standards across organizations.
DFTG 1394 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS
DRAFTING AND ELECTRICAL/ ELECTRONICS CAD/CADD
Prerequisite: DFTG 1358; must be placed into GUST 0341
in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306
in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab).
Topics address recently identified current events, skills,
knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to
the technology or occupation and relevant to the
professional development of the student. This course was
designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student
proficiency.
DFTG 1395 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MECHANICAL DRAFTING
AND MECHANICAL CAD/CADD (AutoPlant Isometrics)
Prerequisite: DFTG-2323 and DFTG-2371; must be placed
into GUST 0341 in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing
and MATH 0306 in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Topics address recently identified current events, skills,
knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to
the technology or occupation and relevant to the
professional development of the students. This course was
designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student
proficiency.
DFTG 1396 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTER GRAPHICS:
SMART PLANT 3D DRAFTING (CADWorx) 2016
Prerequisite: DFTG-2323 and DFTG-2308; must be placed
into GUST 0341 in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing
and MATH 0306 in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Use process, power & marine design software for 3D
modeling design. Define a workspace in a 3D intelligent
design world. Manipulate designed equipment, specialty
items, valves and route sloped pipe and insert splits where
required.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills,
knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to
the technology or occupation and relevant to the
professional development of the student. This course was
designed to be repeated multiple times to improve
student’s proficiency.
DFTG 2300 INTERMEDIATE ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING –
RESIDENTIAL.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1317; must be placed into GUST 0341
in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306
in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Continued application of principles and practices used in
residential construction.
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DFTG 2302 MACHINE DRAFTING
Prerequisite: DFTG 1333; must be placed into GUST 0341
in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306
in math. Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Production of detail and assembly drawings of machine,
threads, gears, cams, tolerances and limit dimensioning,
surface finishes, and precision drawings.
DFTG 2305 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD DESIGN
Prerequisite: DFTG 1358; must be placed into GUST 0341
in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306
in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Course includes single-side and double-side printed circuit
board design, emphasizing the drawings, standards, and
processes required to layout printed circuit board and
manufacturing documentation.
DFTG 2306 MACHINE DESIGN
Prerequisite: DFTG 2302; must be placed into GUST 0341
in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306
in math. Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Theory and practice of design. Projects in problem solving,
including press fit, bolted and welded joints, and
transmission components.
DFTG 2308 INSTRUMENTATION DRAFTING
Prerequisite: DFTG 2323; must be placed into GUST 0341
in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306
in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Principles of instrumentation as applicable to industrial
applications; fundamentals of measurements and control
devices; currently used ISA (Instrument Society of America)
symbology; basic flow sheet layout, and drafting practices.
DFTG 2316 ELECTRICAL DRAFTING
Prerequisite: DFTG-1305 and DFTG 1309; must be placed
into GUST 0341 in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing
and MATH 0306 in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
A study of electrical drawing preparation as applied to
commercial and industrial standards.
DFTG 2317 DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY
Prerequisite: DFTG-1305 and DFTG 1309; must be placed
into GUST 0341 in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing
and MATH 0306 in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Graphical solutions to problems involving points, lines, and
planes in space.
DFTG 2319 INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING
(AutoCAD)
Prerequisite: DFTG-1305 and DFTG 1309; must be placed
into GUST 0341 in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing
and MATH 0306 in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
A continuation of practices and techniques used in basic
computer-aided drafting emphasizing advanced
dimensioning techniques, the development and use of
prototype drawings, construction of pictorial drawings,
construction of 3-dimensional drawings, interfacing 2-D
and 3-D environments and extracting data.
DFTG 2321 TOPOGRAPHICAL DRAFTING
Prerequisite: DFTG-1305 and DFTG-1309; must be placed
into GUST 0341 in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing
and MATH 0306 in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Plotting of surveyor’s field notes. Includes drawing
elevations, contour lines, plan and profiles, and laying out
traverses.
DFTG 2323 PIPE DRAFTING
Prerequisite: DFTG-1305 and DFTG-1309; must be placed
into GUST 0341 in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing
and MATH 0306 in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
A study of pipe fittings, symbols, specifications, and their
applications to a piping process system. Creation of
symbols and their usage in flow diagrams, plans,
elevations, and isometrics.
DFTG 2327 LANDSCAPE DRAFTING
Prerequisite: DFTG-1305 and DFTG-1309; must be placed
into GUST 0341 in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing
and MATH 0306 in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
A study of site planning and landscape design.
DFTG 2328 ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING – COMMERCIAL
Prerequisite: DFTG 1317; must be placed into GUST 0341
in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306
in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Architectural drafting procedures, practices, and symbols
including the preparation of detailed working drawings for
a commercial building, with emphasis on commercial
construction methods.
DFTG 2330 CIVIL DRAFTING
Prerequisite: DFTG-1305 and DFTG-1309; must be placed
into GUST 0341 in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing
and MATH 0306 in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
An in-depth study of drafting methods and principles used
in civil engineering.
DFTG 2331 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND DRAFTING (Revit –
Commercial)
Prerequisite: DFTG-1376; must be placed into GUST 0341
in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306
in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Use of architectural specific software to execute the
elements required in designing standard architectural
exhibits utilizing custom features to create walls, windows
and specific design requirements for construction in
residential/commercial and industrial architecture.
DFTG 2332 ADVANCE COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING
Prerequisite: DFTG 2319; must be placed into GUST 0341
in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306
in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Advanced techniques, including the use of a customized
system. Presentation of advanced drawing applications,
such as three-dimensional solids modeling and linking
graphic entities to external non-graphic data.
DFTG 2335 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN MECHANICAL
DESIGN AND DRAFTING (Inventor)
Prerequisite: DFTG 2319; must be placed into GUST 0341
in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306
in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Use parametric based mechanical design software for
mechanical assembly by design and drafting
DFTG 2338 FINAL PROJECT
Prerequisite: DFTG-1305 and DFTG-1309; must be at the
last semesters before obtaining Drafting Certificate or
AAS degree.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
A drafting course in which students participate in a
comprehensive project from conception to conclusion.
This course is designed to be repeated multiple times to
improve student proficiency.
DFTG 2340 SOLID MODELING/DESIGN (SolidWorks)
Prerequisite: DFTG 2319; must be placed into GUST 0341
in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306
in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
A computer-aided modeling course. Development of threedimensional drawings and models from engineering
sketches and orthographic drawings and utilization of
three- dimensional models in design work. This course is
designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student
proficiency.
DFTG 2345 ADVANCED PIPE DRAFTING
Prerequisite: DFTG 2323; must be placed into GUST 0341
in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306
in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
A continuation of pipe drafting concepts building on the
basic principles acquired in pipe drafting.
DFTG 2358 ADVANCED MACHINE DESIGN
Prerequisite: DFTG 2306; must be placed into GUST 0341
in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306
in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Design process skills for the production of complete design
package, which includes jig and fixture design, extrusion
dies, and injection mold design.
DFTG 2370 INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING
(MicroStation)
Prerequisite: DFTG 1310; must be placed into GUST 0341
in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306
in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
A continuation of practices and techniques used in the
basic computer-aided drafting (MicroStation), emphasizing
advanced dimensioning techniques, the development and
use of prototype drawings, construction of pictorial
drawings, construction of three (3) dimensional drawings,
interfacing 2D and 3D environments and extracting data.
DFTG 2371 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN PROCESS PLANT
DESIGN – (AutoPlant)
Prerequisite: DFTG-2323, DFTG 2319 or 2370; must be
placed into GUST 0341 in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in
writing and MATH 0306 in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Use process plant based mechanical design software for
specific applications in industrial design and drafting.
DFTG 2372 PIPING PLANS AND PROCESS EQUIPMENT
Prerequisites: DFTG-2319 or DFTG-2370 or Departmental
Approval; must be placed into GUST 0341 in reading,
ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306 in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
A continuation of process pipe design concepts, building on
the principles acquired in Process Plant Layout.
DFTG 2373 PIPING DESIGN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PDMS)
Prerequisite: DFTG-2319; must be placed into GUST 0341
in reading, ENGL 0300 or 0347 in writing and MATH 0306
in math.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Uses process plant management systems based Piping
design software for 2D and 3D modeling design and
drafting.
DFTG 2380 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION-DRAFTING AND DESIGN
TECHNOLOGY/ TECHNICIAN, GENERAL
Prerequisite: Must completed at least 12 semester-hours
in Drafting Certificate Program and Departmental
Approval
Credit: 3 (1 lecture, 20 lab)
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s
area of specialization offered through an individualized
agreement among the college, employer, and student.
Under the supervision of the college and the employer,
the student combines classroom learning with work
experience. Includes a lecture component.
DFTG 2381 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION-DRAFTING AND DESIGN
TECHNOLOGY/ TECHNICIAN, GENERAL
Prerequisite: Must completed at least 32 semester-hours
in Drafting Program and Departmental Approval.
Credit: 3 (1 lecture, 20 lab)
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s
area of specialization offered through an individualized
agreement among the college, employer, and student.
Under the supervision of the college and the employer,
the student combines classroom learning with work
experience. Includes a lecture component.
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