Austin Community College

FY 2008 Degree Plan

This program is intended for students pursing careers in the Architectural CAD Drafting and Design Specialization, or by students preparing to transfer to university architectural programs.

Architectural CAD drafters work with architects and designers in the preparation of drawings necessary to build a structure. Study of construction techniques and materials, as well as building codes are important to the education of an architectural drafter. Some architectural drafters specialize in residential architecture (homes) while others may specialize in commercial architecture (buildings and apartments) while others may specialize in structural drafting (steel buildings, concrete structures).

Students who choose the Architectural Specialization career track are employed by organizations that offer services to the Architectural, Engineering, Construction, and/or Building industries. These may include working for an Architect, Professional Engineer, an MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) design firm or a civil engineering firm (design of subdivisions, roads, etc.). Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design faculty advisor before pursuing this degree program.

Semester I

	ENGL	1301		English Composition I	3
				Oral Communication1	3
+	MATH	1332		College Mathematics OR	3
+	MATH	1314		College Algebra
	DFTG	1405		Technical Drafting	4
					------- 13

Semester II

+	DFTG	1417		Architectural Drafting -- Residential	4
+	DFTG	2419		Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting	4
+	DFTG	2430		Civil Drafting	4
+				Humanities/Fine Arts1	3
					------- 15

Semester III

+	DFTG	2428		Architectural Drafting -- Commercial	4
+	ARCE	1452		Structural Drafting	4
				Restricted Elective2	4
				Social and Behavioral Science1	3
					------- 15

Semester IV

+	DFTG	2432		Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting	4
+	DFTG	2412		Technical Illustration and Presentation	4
				Restricted Elective2	4
					------- 12

Semester V

+#	DFTG	1491		Special Topics in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General	4
+	DFTG	2474		Architectural Modeling	4
				Restricted Elective2	4
					------- 12
				TOTALS	------- 67

¹ Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.
² Select from CETT 1409, CETT 1425, CNBT 1411, DFTG 1425, DFTG 1433, DFTG 1458, DFTG 1475, DFTG 1491 Portfolio, DFTG 1492, DFTG 1493, DFTG 1494 , DFTG 1495 ( Solidworks), DFTG 1495 (MEMS), DFTG 2402, DFTG 2405, DFTG 2436, DFTG 2440, DFTG 2470, DFTG 2471, DFTG 2473, ENGR 1201, GEOG 2470, ITSC 1307, MCHN 1419, WLDG 1437.

This program is intended for students pursing careers in the Electronic CAD Graphics Specialization.

Electrical CAD drafters prepare wiring and layout diagrams used by workers who install and repair electrical equipment and wiring in electrical distribution systems and buildings. Electronics CAD drafters draw wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, schematics, and integrated circuit layout drawings used in the manufacture, installation, and repair of electronic devices and components.

Students who choose the Electronic Graphics Specialization career track are employed by organizations in the semiconductor and commercial electronics fields. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design faculty advisor before pursuing this degree program.

Semester I

	ENGL	1301		English Composition I	3
+	MATH	1332		College Mathematics OR	3
+	MATH	1314		College Algebra
	DFTG	1405		Technical Drafting	4
+				Humanities/Fine Arts1	3
					------- 13

Semester II

				Oral Communication1	3
+	CETT	1409		DC-AC Circuits	4
+	DFTG	2419		Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting	4
+	DFTG	1458		Electrical/Electronic Drafting	4
					------- 15

Semester III

+	DFTG	2470		Integrated Circuit Layout and Design I	4
+	CETT	1425		Digital Fundamentals	4
				Social and Behavioral Science1	3
					------- 11

Semester IV

+	DFTG	2471		Integrated Circuit Layout and Design II	4
+	ITSC	1307		UNIX Operating System I	3
+#	DFTG	1491		Special Topics in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General	4
+	DFTG	2405		Printed Circuit Board Design	4
					------- 15

Semester V

+	DFTG	1494		Special Topics in Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD3	4
				Restricted Elective2	4
				Restricted Elective2	4
					------- 12
				TOTALS	------- 66

¹ Select from appropriate section of the General Education Course List.
² Select from ARCE 1452, CNBT 1411, DFTG 1417, DFTG 1425, DFTG 1433, DFTG 1475, DFTG 1491 Portfolio, DFTG 1492, DFTG 1493, DFTG 1495 (Solidworks), DFTG 1495 (MEMS), DFTG 2402, DFTG 2412, DFTG 2428, DFTG 2430, DFTG 2432, DFTG 2436, DFTG 2440, DFTG 2473, DFTG 2474, ENGR 1201, GEOG 2470, MCHN 1419, WLDG 1437.
³ Topics for this course: IC Layout III.

Interdisciplinary CAD Graphics Specialization is intended for students who would like to be trained in several different areas of the CAD field. Students have the option to choose from any of the A&E CAD course offerings to meet the degree requirements in this program. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design faculty advisor before pursuing this degree program.

Semester I

				Restricted Elective1	3
	DFTG	1405		Technical Drafting	4
	ENGL	1301		English Composition I	3
+	MATH	1332		College Mathematics OR	3
+	MATH	1314		College Algebra
					------- 13

Semester II

+	DFTG	2419		Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting	4
+	DFTG	1433		Mechanical Drafting	4
+				Humanities/Fine Arts2	3
				Oral Communication2	3
					------- 14

Semester III

+	DFTG	1417		Architectural Drafting -- Residential	4
+	DFTG	2430		Civil Drafting	4
				Restricted Elective1	4
				Social and Behavioral Science2	3
					------- 15

Semester IV

+#	DFTG	1491		Special Topics in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General	4
+	DFTG	2412		Technical Illustration and Presentation	4
+	DFTG	1458		Electrical/Electronic Drafting	4
					------- 12

Semester V

+	DFTG	2402		Machine Drafting	4
+	DFTG	2428		Architectural Drafting -- Commercial	4
				Restricted Elective1	4
					------- 12
				TOTALS	------- 66

¹ Select from ARCE 1452, CETT 1409, CETT 1425, CNBT 1411, DFTG 1425, DFTG 1475, DFTG 1491 Portfolio, DFTG 1492, DFTG 1493, DFTG 1494 , DFTG 1495 (Solidworks), DFTG 1495 (MEMS), DFTG 2405, DFTG 2432, DFTG 2436, DFTG 2440, DFTG 2470, DFTG 2471, DFTG 2473, DFTG 2474, ENGR 1201, GEOG 2470, ITSC 1307, MCHN 1419, WLDG 1437.
² Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.

This program is intended for students pursing careers in the Mechanical CAD Graphics Specialization.

Mechanical drafters work with mechanical engineers and designers to prepare detail and assembly drawings of a wide variety of machinery and mechanical devices. They may be involved in specifying design elements such as the types of fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws) needed to assemble the machine. Mechanical drafters are usually trained in engineering techniques as well as manufacturing theory and standards.

Students who choose the Mechanical Specialization career track are employed by those who offer services to the Mechanical Engineering, Fabrication, Automotive, and/or other Mechanical type industries. These may include working for a Professional Engineer, an industrial design firm, or assembly/fabrication enterprises. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design faculty advisor before pursuing this degree program.

Semester I

	ENGL	1301		English Composition I	3
	DFTG	1405		Technical Drafting	4
				Humanities/Fine Arts1	3
+	MCHN	1419		Manufacturing Materials and Processes	4
					------- 14

Semester II

+	DFTG	1433		Mechanical Drafting	4
+	DFTG	2419		Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting	4
+	DFTG	1458		Electrical/Electronic Drafting	4
				Oral Communication1	3
					------- 15

Semester III

+	DFTG	2402		Machine Drafting	4
				Restricted Elective2	4
				Social and Behavioral Science1	3
+	DFTG	2473		Introduction to CAD/CAM	4
					------- 15

Semester IV

+	DFTG	2412		Technical Illustration and Presentation	4
+	DFTG	2440		Solid Modeling/Design	4
				Restricted Elective2	4
					------- 12

Semester V

+	MATH	1332		College Mathematics OR	3
+	MATH	1314		College Algebra
+#	DFTG	1491		Special Topics in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General	4
				Restricted Elective2	4
					------- 11
				TOTALS	------- 67

¹ Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.
² Select from ARCE 1452, CETT 1409, CETT 1425, CNBT 1411, DFTG 1417, DFTG 1425, DFTG 1475 (Advanced ProE), DFTG 1491 Portfolio, DFTG 1492, DFTG 1493, DFTG 1494, DFTG 1495 (Solidworks), DFTG 1495 (MEMS), DFTG 2405, DFTG 2428, DFTG 2430, DFTG 2432, DFTG 2436, DFTG 2470, DFTG 2471, DFTG 2474, ENGR 1201, GEOG 2470, ITSC 1307, WLDG 1437.

A certificate program is offered to those students interested in pursuing a career in drafting, but who do not wish to take the academic courses involved in obtaining an Associate of Applied Science degree. Students are awarded a certificate of completion when all curriculum requirements are met for certification. Students wishing to focus in a particular field (architectural /civil, mechanical, electronic, etc.) are strongly encouraged to meet with an Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design advisor before pursing the certificate program.

Semester I

				Restricted Elective1	4
	DFTG	1405		Technical Drafting	4
					------- 8

Semester II

+	DFTG	1433		Mechanical Drafting	4
+	DFTG	2419		Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting	4
+	DFTG	2412		Technical Illustration and Presentation	4
+	DFTG	1458		Electrical/Electronic Drafting	4
					------- 16

Semester III

+#	DFTG	1491		Special Topics in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General	4
+	DFTG	2430		Civil Drafting	4
+	DFTG	1417		Architectural Drafting -- Residential	4
					------- 12
				TOTALS	------- 36

¹ Students wishing to specialize may substitute required courses with approved DFTG electives: ARCE 1452, CETT 1409, CETT 1425, CNBT 1411, DFTG 1417, DFTG 1425, DFTG 1433, DFTG 1458, DFTG 1475, DFTG 1491 (Portfolio), DFTG 1492, DFTG 1493, DFTG 1494, DFTG 1495 (Solidworks), DFTG 1495 (MEMS), DFTG 2402, DFTG 2405, DFTG 2412, DFTG 2428, DFTG 2430, DFTG 2432, DFTG 2436, DFTG 2440, DFTG 2470, DFTG 2471, DFTG 2473, DFTG 2474, ENGR 1201, GEOG 2470, ITSC 1307, MCHN 1419, WLDG 1437.

This program is intended for students pursing careers in the field of Integrated Circuit Mask design. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design before pursing this certificate program.

Semester I

+	DFTG	2470		Integrated Circuit Layout and Design I1	4
+	ITSC	1307		UNIX Operating System I	3
+	CETT	1409		DC-AC Circuits	4
					------- 11

Semester II

+	CETT	1425		Digital Fundamentals	4
+#	DFTG	2471		Integrated Circuit Layout and Design II	4
					------- 8

Semester III

+	DFTG	1494		Special Topics in Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD2	4
+	DFTG	2405		Printed Circuit Board Design	4
					------- 8
				TOTALS	------- 27

¹ Consult catalog for prerequisite or obtain department approval before enrolling.
² Topic for this course: IC Layout III.

This program is intended for students pursuing careers in the field of Civil Engineering Computer Aided Design. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design departmental advisor before pursuing this certificate program.

Semester I

	DFTG	1405		Technical Drafting	4
					------- 4

Semester II

+	DFTG	2419		Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting	4
					------- 4

Semester III

+	DFTG	2430		Civil Drafting	4
					------- 4

Semester IV

+	DFTG	1493		Special Topics in Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD	4
					------- 4
				TOTALS	------- 16