Prerequisites catalog 2015 DFTG 03052015 DFTG 1302 Introduction to Technical Animation and Rendering Prerequisites: DFTG 2319 Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab) Basic terminology and concepts associated with the development of computer modules used in technical computer animation. Topics include basic animation principles, model creation, light sources, camera positioning, rendering, importing and modification of external files. DFTG 1309 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting(AutoCAD) Co-requisite: DFTG 1405 or Departmental Approval 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 dimensions, using layers, coordinate systems and plot/print to scale. DFTG 1310 Specialized Basic Computer Aided Drafting (MicroStation) Prerequisites: DFTG 1405 and DFTG 1309 or Department Approval Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab) A supplemental course to Basic Computer Aided Drafting using an alternative computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to create detail and working drawings.. DFTG 1313 Drafting for Specific Occupations Prerequisites: CNBT 1300 Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab) Discussion of theory and practice with drafting methods and the terminology required to prepare working drawings in specific or various occupational fields. DFTG 1315 Architectural Blueprint Reading Prerequisites: CNBT 1201 Credit: 3 (2 lecture) The fundamentals of blueprint reading for the construction industry will be examined. DFTG 1317 Architectural DraftingResidential Prerequisites: DFTG 1405 and DFTG 1309 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 Prerequisites: DFTG 1405 and DFTG 1309 Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab) A basic course including layout and design of electro-mechanical equipment from engineering notes and sketches. Emphasis on drawing of electronics enclosures, interior hardware, exterior enclosure, detailed and assembly drawings with a parts list, and flat-pattern layouts. DFTG 1333 Mechanical Drafting Prerequisites: DFTG 1405 and DFTG 1309 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 (Pro-E) Prerequisites: DFTG 2319 Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab) Use parametric modeling techniques to create rendered assemblies, orthographic drawings, auxiliary views, and details from 3-dimensional models. 291 Course Descriptions DFTG 1358 Electrical/Electronic Drafting Prerequisites: DFTG 1405 and DFTG 1309 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 Prerequisites: DFTG 1405 and DFTG 1309 or Department 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 demonstrate the use of piping symbols and the processes used to develop flow diagrams, piping plans, elevations, and isometrics. DFTG 1376 Revit Residential (Revit) Prerequisites: DFTG 1405, DFTG 1309, and DFTG 1317. Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab) Use architectural design software for 2D and 3D modeling design and drafting. DFTG 1391 Special Topics (Pro-E or PDMS in Drafting) Prerequisites: DFTG 2319. 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 was 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. 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 whole-building 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 Prerequisites: DFTG 2330 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 Prerequisites: DFTG 1358 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 Drafting CAD/ CADD (AutoPlant Isometrics) Prerequisites: DFTG 2323 and DFTG 2371 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 1396 Special Topics in Computer Graphics: Smart Plant 3D Drafting (SmartPlant) Prerequisites: DFTG 2323 and DFTG 2308 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 proficiency. DFTG 1396 Special Topics in Computer Graphics: Piping Design Systems Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab) Provides training in 3D modeling. Create walk throughs allowing operations and maintenance personnel to interactively view the plant before it is constructed. DFTG 1405 Technical Drafting Prerequisites: Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab) Introduction to the principles of drafting to include terminology and fundamentals, including size and shape descriptions, projection methods, geometric construction, sections, auxiliary views, and reproduction processes. DFTG 2300 Intermediate Architectural Drafting-Residential Prerequisites: DFTG 1317 Credit 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab) Continued application of principles and practices used in residential construction. DFTG 2302 Machine Drafting Prerequisites: DFTG 1333 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 Prerequisites: DFTG 1358 Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab) Course includes single-sided and double-sided printed circuit board design, emphasizing the drawings, standards, and processes required to layout printed circuit board and manufacturing documentation. DFTG 2306 Machine Design Prerequisites: DFTG 2302 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 Prerequisites: DFTG 2323. 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 Prerequisites: DFTG 1405 and DFTG 1309. Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab) A study of electrical drawing preparation as applied to commercial and industrial standards. DFTG 2317 Descriptive Geometry Prerequisites: DFTG 1405 and DFTG 1309; Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab) Graphical solutions to problems involving points, lines, and planes in space. DFTG 2319 Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting (AutoCAD) Prerequisites: DFTG 1309 and DFTG 1405 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. 292 Course Descriptions DFTG 2321 Topographical Drafting Prerequisites: DFTG 1405 and DFTG 1309 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 Prerequisites: DFTG 1405 and DFTG 1309 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 Prerequisites: DFTG 1405 and DFTG 1309 Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab) A study of site planning and landscape design. DFTG 2328 Architectural Drafting Commercial Prerequisites: DFTG 1317 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 Prerequisites: DFTG 1405 and DFTG 1309 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 (RevitCommercial) Prerequisites: DFTG 1376 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 Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting Prerequisites: DFTG 2319 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) Prerequisites: DFTG 2319 Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab) Use parametric based mechanical design software for mechanical assembly design and drafting. DFTG 2338 Final Project-Advanced Drafting Prerequisites: DFTG 1405 and DFTG 1309 Must be at the last semesters before obtainingDrafting 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) Prerequisites: DFTG 2319 Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab) A computer-aided modeling course. Development of three-dimensional 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 Prerequisites: DFTG 2323 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 Prerequisites: DFTG 2306 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 Prerequisites: DFTG 1310 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 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 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) Prerequisites: DFTG 2319 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: 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: Completed at least 32 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. ARCE 1303 Architectural Materials and Methods of Construction Prerequisites: NOT USED IN DFTG Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab) Properties, specifications, vendor references, and uses of materials as related to architectural systems of structures. ARCE 1342 Codes, Specifications and Contract Documents Prerequisites: NOT USED IN DFTG Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab) Study of ordinances, codes, and legal documents as they relate to specifications and drawing. Discussion of owner-architect-contractor responsibilities, duties, and legal relationships. ARCE 1352 Structural Drafting Prerequisites: DFTG 1405 and DFTG 1309 Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab) A study of structural 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 1405, DFTG 1309 and DFTG 1317 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.