Drafting & Design Engineering Technology - General, A.A.S.

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The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program offers the technical training necessary for students choosing a drafting/design career in the fields of architecture, construction, manufacturing, and engineering. This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth.

Drafting & Design Engineering Technology - General, C1

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Program CIP Code: 15.1301

Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/tuition-calculator/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credits: 3
DFTG 1305 - Introduction to Technical Drawing Credits: 3
DFTG 1309 - Basic Computer-Aided Drafting Credits: 3
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester ‐ Spring

DFTG 2319 - Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting Credits: 3
DFTG 2317 - Descriptive Geometry Credits: 3
ENGL 1302 - Composition II Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 2311 - Technical & Business Writing Credits: 3
DFTG 1333 - Mechanical Drafting Credits: 3
XXXX #3## - Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective Credits: 3 ¹

Semester Total: 15

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

DFTG 1358 - Electrical / Electronic Drafting Credits: 3 OR
DFTG 1329 - Electro-Mechanical Drafting Credits: 3
DFTG 1310 - Specialized Basic Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Credits: 3
DFTG 2323 - Pipe Drafting Credits: 3
DFTG 1330 - Civil Drafting I Credits: 3
MATH 1316 - Plane Trigonometry Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester ‐ Spring

DFTG 1317 - Architectural Drafting-Residential Credits: 3
ARCE 1352 - Structural Drafting Credits: 3
DFTG 2335 - Advanced Technologies in Mechanical Design and Drafting Credits: 3 OR
DFTG 2340 - Solid Modeling/Design Credits: 3
XXXX #3## - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3 ¹
DFTG 2338 - Final Project-Advanced Drafting Credits: 3 (Capstone)

Semester Total: 15

Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 60

¹ A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.