Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Tech

Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology

Offered at the Levelland Campus
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) is a field
that presents many opportunities in high-tech industry. The
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology curriculum
is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge
and skills in engineering drawing and specialized software.
Upon obtaining an Associate of Applied Science degree, the
student is prepared to enter the workforce as an entry-level
computer-aided drafting and design specialist. Further, graduates
of the Associate of Applied Science degree may consider
the Tech Prep Enhanced Skills Certificate to be a continuum of
the Associate of Applied Science degree. A certificate program
is also offered to those students interested in pursuing a career
in computer-aided drafting, but who do not wish to take the
academic courses involved in obtaining an Associate of Applied
Science degree.

Program advisor is Pete Stracener, program coordinator and
professor of computer-aided drafting and design technology.

Associate of Applied Science Degree

FIRST SEMESTER*
DFTG 1305 Technical Drafting ........................................3
DFTG 1309 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting**
or ENGR 1304 Engineering Graphics .........................3
ENGL 1301 Composition I ...............................................3
HIST 1302 History of U.S. since 1876 .............................3
MATH 1314 College Algebra ............................................3
Total Semester Hours .............................15

SECOND SEMESTER
DFTG 1317 Architectural Draft.-Residential**
or ARCH 1315 Architectural Computer Graphics ......3
DFTG 2317 Descriptive Geometry ...................................3
DFTG 2323 Pipe Drafting .................................................3
ENGL 1302 Composition II .............................................3
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry .....................................3
SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Speech ...............3
Total Semester Hours .............................18

THIRD SEMESTER
ARCE 1452 Structural Detailing .....................................4
DFTG 2302 Machine Drafting ..........................................3
DFTG 2332 Adv. Computer-Aided Drafting .....................3
DFTG 2340 Solid Modeling/Design .................................3
HRPO 1311 Human Relations .........................................3
Total Semester Hours .............................16

FOURTH SEMESTER
DFTG 2300 Intermediate Architectural
Drafting-Residential .....................................................3
DFTG 2312 Technical Illustration and Presentation ......3
DFTG 2338 Final Project-Advanced Drafting*** ...........3
Humanities/Fine Arts**** ...............................................3
Approved Elective**** .....................................................3
Total Semester Hours .............................15

* Although not a requirement for this certificate, students
are strongly encouraged to take HUDV 1100 during the
first semester of enrollment.
** Tech Prep related courses that may be articulated with
high school.
*** Capstone Experience: To qualify for the A.A.S. Degree,
the student must pass comprehensive oral, written,
practical skill exams or an external learning experience.
**** Consult program advisor for proper choice of course.

Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Certificate

Offered at the Levelland Campus
This certificate program focuses primarily on Computer-
Aided Drafting of Architectural and Mechanical structures. The
certificate introduces students to essential elements of a CADD
specialist’s education. Individuals completing this certificate
program are qualified to enter the workforce as entry-level
Computer-Aided Drafting Specialists. This is a TSI-waived certificate.
Enrollment in a degree level course outside this certificate
will subject the student to mandatory testing/remediation
as prescribed by TSI regulations.

Certificate of Proficiency

FIRST SEMESTER*
DFTG 1305 Technical Drafting ........................................3
DFTG 1309 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting ...................3
DFTG 1317 Architectural Draft.-Residential ...................3
DFTG 2317 Descriptive Geometry ...................................3
TECM 1303 Technical Mathematics ................................3
Total Semester Hours .............................15

SECOND SEMESTER
DFTG 2300 Intermed. Architectural
Drafting-Residential. ....................................................3
DFTG 2302 Machine Drafting ..........................................3
DFTG 2332 Adv. Computer-Aided Drafting .....................3
DFTG 2338 Final Project-Advanced Drafting** .............3
Approved Elective*** .......................................................3
Total Semester Hours .............................15

* Although not a requirement for this certificate, students
are strongly encouraged to take HUDV 1100 during the
first semester of enrollment.
** Capstone Experience: To qualify for the Certificate of
Proficiency, the student must pass comprehensive oral,
written and practical skill exams or participate in an
external learning experience.
*** Consult program advisor for proper choice of course.