Austin Community College
Spring 2008 - OPEN COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 06/12/2008 15:25:27
ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
16 Week Session January 14 - May 11
DFTG 1493 Special Topics in Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
R+ [15/16] 18505 Lec 001 NRG 3218 TTh 4:35pm - 7:15pm OH Briseno, Jeffrey
18505 Topic: Advanced Civil Drafting
DFTG 1405 Technical Drafting
R [13/14] 11228 Lec 003 NRG 3217 MW 11:00am - 1:40pm OH Dalton, Hazel
R [13/14] 11226 Lec 001 NRG 3217 MW 1:45pm - 4:25pm OH Ramirez, Antonio
R [12/14] 11229 Lec 004 NRG 3217 MW 7:20pm - 10:00pm OH Taylor, Samuel
R [9/14] 11234 Lec 009 NRG 3217 S 8:20am - 1:30pm OH Robinson, Daryl
R [13/14] 11227 Lec 002 NRG 3217 TTh 8:15am - 10:55am OH Fuller, Ashleigh
R [11/14] 11230 Lec 005 NRG 3217 TTh 11:00am - 1:40pm OH Smith, Douglas
DFTG 1417 Architectural Drafting -- Residential
R+ [13/16] 11235 Lec 001 NRG 3218 MW 8:15am - 10:55am OH Clark, Erlene
R+ [14/16] 11236 Lec 002 NRG 3218 MW 7:20pm - 10:00pm OH Roach, Mark
R+ [4/8] 11237 Lec 003 NRG 3225 S 8:20am - 1:30pm OH Powell, Juanda
DFTG 1433 Mechanical Drafting
R+ [9/14] 11239 Lec 002 NRG 3217 MW 4:35pm - 7:15pm OH Glock, John
DFTG 1458 Electrical/Electronic Drafting
R+ [8/10] 11240 Lec 002 NRG 3220 MW 7:20pm - 10:00pm OH Carhart, Robert
DFTG 1491 Special Topics in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
R+ [17/16] 11241 Lec 001 NRG TBA TBA OH Smith, Douglas
Special Topic: Drafting Portfolio call 223-4841 for TBA information
R+ [13/16] 14725 Lec 002 NRG TBA TBA OH Ramirez, Antonio
DFTG 1492 Special Topics in Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
R+ [10/14] 11242 Lec 001 NRG 3218 MW 1:45pm - 4:25pm OH Clark, Erlene
Special Topic: Advanced Architectural-Residential
DFTG 1494 Special Topics in Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD
R+ [9/10] 11243 Lec 001 NRG 3222 S 8:20am - 1:30pm OH Do, Cong
Special Topic: Integrated Circuits III
DFTG 1495 Special Topics in Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
R+ [8/10] 11244 Lec 001 NRG 3217 TTh 7:20pm - 10:00pm OH Casnovsky, William
Special Topic: Advance Solid Modeling - Solidworks
DFTG 2402 Machine Drafting
R+ [14/16] 11245 Lec 001 NRG 3218 MW 4:35pm - 7:15pm OH Summers, Mark
DFTG 2405 Printed Circuit Board Design
R+ [8/10] 11246 Lec 001 NRG 3222 MW 7:20pm - 10:00pm OH Singletary, Brian
DFTG 2412 Technical Illustration and Presentation
R+ [14/16] 11247 Lec 001 NRG 3218 TTh 11:00am - 1:40pm OH Ramirez, Antonio
R+ [13/16] 18506 Lec 002 NRG 3220 U 12:50pm - 6:00pm OH Sedghy, Mohammad
DFTG 2419 Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting
R+ [6/10] 11254 Lec 008 NRG 3220 MW 8:15am - 10:55am OH Briseno, Jeffrey
R+ [9/10] 11249 Lec 002 NRG 3220 MW 11:00am - 1:40pm OH Briseno, Jeffrey
R+ [6/10] 11252 Lec 005 NRG 3220 MW 1:45pm - 4:25pm OH Wassom, Jeffrey
R+ [8/10] 11248 Lec 001 NRG 3220 MW 4:35pm - 7:15pm OH Wassom, Jeffrey
R+ [5/10] 11253 Lec 007 NRG 3220 S 8:20am - 1:30pm OH Hilton, Christopher
R+ [11/10] 11250 Lec 003 NRG 3220 TTh 7:20pm - 10:00pm OH Davis, Holly
DFTG 2428 Architectural Drafting -- Commercial
R+ [7/10] 11256 Lec 002 NRG 3202 S 8:20am - 1:30pm OH Schmidt, Jana
R+ [9/12] 11255 Lec 001 NRG 3220 TTh 8:15am - 10:55am OH Clark, Erlene
DFTG 2430 Civil Drafting
R+ [15/16] 11258 Lec 002 NRG 3218 S 8:20am - 1:30pm OH Briseno, Jeffrey
R+ [14/16] 11257 Lec 001 NRG 3218 TTh 1:45pm - 4:25pm OH Evans, Billy
DFTG 2432 Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting
R+ [11/10] 11259 Lec 001 NRG 3220 TTh 1:45pm - 4:25pm OH Gideon, Lee
DFTG 2436 CAD Programming
R+ [4/10] 11260 Lec 001 NRG 3220 TTh 4:35pm - 7:15pm OH Gideon, Lee
DFTG 2440 Solid Modeling/Design
R+ [7/10] 11261 Lec 001 NRG 3222 TTh 8:15am - 10:55am OH Duren, Kimberly
11261 Pro-E software used.
DFTG 2470 Integrated Circuit Layout and Design I
R+ [8/10] 11262 Lec 002 NRG 3222 TTh 7:20pm - 10:00pm OH Do, Cong
DFTG 2471 Integrated Circuit Layout and Design II
R+ [5/10] 11263 Lec 003 NRG 3222 TTh 4:35pm - 7:15pm OH Triampol, James
DFTG 2474 Architectural Modeling
R+ [14/16] 11265 Lec 001 NRG 3218 TTh 7:20pm - 10:00pm OH Lym, Bryan
DFTG 1405 Technical Drafting
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. Instructs students in modern graphics and modeling fundamentals for engineering design. Students will be introduced to freehand sketching, multi-view orthographic projection, shape modeling and its applications in computer-aided drafting and design (CADD). Studies will include graphic geometry and projection techniques, visualization methods, pictorial drawings, geometric modeling techniques for CADD, drafting practices, and manufacturing processes and materials documentation.
DFTG 1417 Architectural Drafting -- Residential
Topics will cover the principles and practices used in residential construction. This course is an introduction to the preparation of architectural construction documents for a single family residence. Prerequisite: DFTG 2419 or Instructor approval.
MCHN 1419 Manufacturing Materials and Processes
A basic study of various materials used in the metals industry and the chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of various metals. Emphasis on manufacturing processes, including casting, forming, machining, and molding. Prerequisite: High School Algebra or equivalent.
DFTG 1433 Mechanical Drafting
An intermediate course covering detail drawings with proper dimensioning and tolerances, use of sectioning techniques, common fasteners, and 3D isometric and oblique drawings, including bill of materials. This is an advanced course in modern graphic drawing and design. Topics covered include dimensioning techniques, drafting standards, pictorial drawings, auxiliary views, sections, fasteners, assembly and detail drawings. The engineering design process is also covered. Prerequisite: DFTG 1405 and DFTG 2419 or Instructor approval. May be taken concurrently with DFTG 2419.
ARCE 1452 Structural Drafting
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. Prerequisite: DFTG 1405 and DFTG 1417.
DFTG 1458 Electrical/Electronic Drafting
A study of the principles of layout of 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. An introduction to schematics, logic diagrams and electro/mechanical design. Study of electronic symbols and the use of industrial standards. Prerequisite: DFTG 1405. May be taken concurrently with DFTG 2419.
DFTG 1491 Special Topics in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
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.
Drafting Portfolio--Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design's capstone course. Particular attention is given to the development of a portfolio suitable for job hunting in the Architectural and Engineering CAD field. May be repeated to meet the requirements of an Architectural and Engineering CAD internship.
Prerequisite: Advanced students only. Students must attend orientation.
DFTG 1492 Special Topics in Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
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.
Advanced Architectural Residential -- This course focuses on the creation and assembly of construction drawings for a custom residence including interpreting building regulations, building codes and creating specifications to support the construction document.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1417 strongly recommended.
DFTG 1493 Special Topics in Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
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.
Advanced Civil Drafting - This course covers civil engineering drafting principles and applications using a dynamic model based approach. Topics include: exchanging civil design data, surface modeling and analysis, site development, grading, road design, subdivision land planning, utility design and production drafting.
Prerequisite: DFTG 2430.
DFTG 1494 Special Topics in Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD
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.
Integrated Circuit Layout and Design III--This course is designed to build on the knowledge accumulated in IC I and IC II. The nature of the topics to be covered requires student use of state-of-the-art design and verification tools and the technical support for those tools. For this reason, the class will be held in an industrial setting where the tools and the technical support already exist. The class will be fast paced and it will cover complex topics in depth. Some programming knowledge will be helpful.
Prerequisite: DFTG 2470. Corequisites: DFTG 2471.
DFTG 1495 Special Topics in Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
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.
Micro-Electro/Mechanical Systems--Micro Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) are physical structures with dimensions in the micron range built using layers of poly silicon and sacrificial silicon dioxide. The designs are created using leading edge technology and design tools. The student will be introduced to MEMS through the use of AutoCAD as a base with extensions to support 2D and 3D modeling, layer cross section views and a design rule verification capability similar to the tools available in the integrated circuit design world.
Solid Works--This course builds upon the outcomes and concepts presented in DFTG 1433 and focuses on advanced solid modeling techniques utilizing Solid Works parametric CAD software. Students will use Solid Works software to create solid geometry for individual machine parts, create assemblies from the individual parts and then produce engineering working drawings from the solid models.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1433 strongly recommended.
DFTG 2402 Machine Drafting
Production of detail and assembly drawings of machines, threads, gears, cams, tolerances and limit dimensioning, surface finishes, and precision drawings. This course is a study of machine design dimensioning and tolerancing (including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing) using ASME/ANSI and ISO standards. Also, an introduction to producing part drawings from parametric solid models is provided. Prerequisite: DFTG 1405 and DFTG 1433.
DFTG 2405 Printed Circuit Board Design
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. Prerequisite: DFTG 1458. DFTG 2419 and CETT 1402 are recommended.
DFTG 2412 Technical Illustration and Presentation
Pictorial drawing including isometrics, obliques, perspectives, charts, and graphs. Emphasis on rendering and using different media. Introduction to design, problem solving and team building. Students will learn basic sketching and techniques, the creation of solid models and rendering. The students will design and create 3D animations and design a cover for a conference program. Prerequisite: DFTG 1405 and DFTG 2419.
DFTG 2419 Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting
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 three-dimensional drawings, interfacing 2D and 3D environments and extracting data. Prerequisite: DFTG 1405.
DFTG 2428 Architectural Drafting -- Commercial
Architectural drafting procedures, practices, and symbols including the preparation of detailed working drawings for a commercial building, with emphasis on commercial construction methods. This course emphasizes accuracy of details and knowledge of building materials. Each student will prepare a set of construction documents for a commercial structure. The course will be operated in the same manner as a typical architectural firm. Prerequisite: DFTG 2419 and DFTG 1417.
DFTG 2430 Civil Drafting
An in-depth study of drafting methods and principles used in public works civil engineering. Prerequisite: DFTG 2419.
DFTG 2432 Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting
Exploration of the use of system customization for drawing production enhancement and the principles of data manipulation. Presentation of advanced applications, such as three-dimensional object creation and linking graphic entities to external nongraphic data. This course builds on the skills achieved in earlier Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) courses. The student exploits advanced and customizable features of the CAD software to build an efficient, integrated, customized CAD environment. The course explores in more detail several advanced concepts aimed at increasing drawing efficiency, including linking with external drawings and documents, creating, editing, and maintaining libraries of drawing components, and creating dimension styles and viewpoints. The student also gains exposure to the customizable features of the CAD software, including linetypes, hatch patterns, scripts, slide shows, macros, shapes, and an integrated custom menu system. The course concludes with a brief introduction to the programming environment accessible from the CAD software to help the student decide whether to continue on into the CAD Programming course. Prerequisite: DFTG 2419.
DFTG 2436 CAD Programming
Use of programming language to enhance CAD software. This course builds on the topics discussed in the Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) course (DFTG 2432). The student investigates several programming environments accessible from the CAD software to continue in the creation of a customized CAD environment. Various programming principles are introduced via AutoLISP and the Visual LISP Integrated Development Environment (IDE), including basic math and geometric functions, requesting user input, data typing and type conversions, string and list manipulation, conditional expressions, loops, selection sets, entity and symbol table manipulation, and text file input/output. The student progresses through the creation of dialog interfaces using the CAD Programmable Dialog Box facility, ActiveX automation, and the Visual Basic for Application (VBA) environment. Prerequisite: DFTG 2432.
DFTG 2440 Solid Modeling/Design
A computer-aided solid modeling course. Development of three-dimensional drawings and models from engineering sketches and orthographic drawings and utilization of three-dimensional models in design work. Prerequisite: DFTG 1433.
DFTG 2470 Integrated Circuit Layout and Design I
This is an introductory course in the design of integrated circuitry and the I.C. designer's role in industry. Students will study I.C. design theory and employ specialized CADD software to plan chips and create "cells." Prerequisite: DFTG 2419, DFTG 1458, or Instructor approval. May be taken concurrently with CETT 1409. CETT 1425 recommended.
DFTG 2471 Integrated Circuit Layout and Design II
An advanced course in the layout and design of integrated circuits. Students will study advanced design theory and employ specialized CAD tools to layout and verify circuits. Prerequisite: DFTG 2470. May be taken concurrently with CETT 1425.
DFTG 2473 Introduction to CAD/CAM
An introductory course that demonstrates the integration of Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided-Manufacturing (CAM). This is a study of modern prototyping and machining methods, teaching the use of specific software for converting 2D and 3D CAD drawing geometry directly into toolpath information used to drive numerically controlled turning and milling machines. Prerequisite: DFTG 1405.
DFTG 2474 Architectural Modeling
This course presents computer techniques used in the creation of three dimensional architectural models. Prerequisite: DFTG 2412 or department approval.