Archived Curriculum
Engineering Design/Tech Prep Program
(69 semester credit hours)
An Associate of Applied Science degree program offered by the Technology and Business Division.
The program in engineering design is a four-semester course of study leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree. Specialized learning experiences include the implementation of computer-aided design software in various design disciplines. Instruction emphasizes the development of technical knowledge and drafting skills that are essential to the successful entrance in the job market as a design technician.
Former students have been employed as pipe designers, architectural designers, tool designers, civil designers, structural detail designers, electrical designers, and job estimators.
The Engineering Design program provides work-place experiences recommended by the U.S. Department of Labor Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS).
Some upper level universities will allow you to transfer anywhere from 24-44 hours of your technical credit toward a Bachelor of Applied Arts or Science degree. Contact your transfer university for information.
| Course | Course Title | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|
| First Year, First Semester:* | ||
| DFTG 14051 & 2 | Technical Drafting | 4 |
| DFTG 14091 & 2 | Basic Computer-Aided Drafting | 4 |
| DFTG 1410 | Specialized Basic Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) | 4 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| 18 sem. hrs | ||
| First Year, Second Semester: | ||
| MATH 1316 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| DFTG 1417 | Architectural Drafting, Residential | 4 |
| DFTG 2419 | Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting | 4 |
| DFTG 2440 | Solid Modeling/Design | 4 |
| 15 sem. hrs | ||
| Second Year, First Semester: | ||
| DFTG 2407 | Electrical Drafting | 4 |
| DFTG 1493 | Special Topics in Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD | 4 |
| DFTG 2406 | Machine Design | 4 |
| DFTG 2436 | Computer-Aided Drafting Programming | 4 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| 19 sem. hrs | ||
| Second Year, Second Semester: | ||
| DFTG 23383 | Final Project – Advanced Drafting (Capstone Course) | 3 |
| DFTG 2423 | Pipe Drafting | 4 |
| DFTG 2432 | Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting | 4 |
| Social Science | Elective from AAS General Education Course list | 3 |
| Humanities or Performing/Visual Arts | Elective from AAS General Education Course list | 3 |
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17 sem. hrs
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- Students entering the program must be TSI satisfied.
- These courses may be taken during the 11th and 12th grade in high school as part of a articulated contract with the ISD. Credit will be given for DFTG1405 if the coursework is done manually. Credit will be granted for DFTG 1409 only if the high school course is taught on the current version of AutoCAD software.
- DFTG2338 must be taken during the students graduating semester. If summer graduation is planned, DFTG2338 must be taken the spring semester before the anticipated graduation. DFTG2338 is not offered during summer sessions.
Note:
- DFTG2423 and DFTG2440 are offered during the summer at the Fort Bend Technical Center.
- It is recommended that all Engineering Design students council with an instructor in their first semester of course work.
- Student success in drafting course work is improved if students take core courses during the summers or mini-term classes.
Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) Certificate
(24 semester credit hours)
A certificate program offered by the Division of Technology and Business.
The certificate program in computer-aided drafting is recommended for the individual who has prior drafting experience and wishes to update his/her skills. Manual drafting skills recommended through Tech-Prep, college transfer, high school courses or work experience.
| Course | Course Title | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|
| First Year, First Semester:* | ||
| **DFTG 1405 | Technical Drafting | 4 |
| DFTG 1409 | Basic Computer Aided Drafting | 4 |
| 8 sem. hrs. | ||
| First Year, Second Semester: | ||
| DFTG 1410 | Specialized Basic Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) | 4 |
| DFTG 2419 | Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting | 4 |
| 8 sem. hrs. | ||
| Second Year, First Semester: | ||
| DFTG 2436 | Computer-Aided Drafting Programming | 4 |
| DFTG 2440 | Solid Modeling/Design | 4 |
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8 sem. hrs
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Architectural Design Certificate
A certificate program in architectural design is recommended for those individuals who have a desire to pursue a career in architectural residential design as an apprentice or trainee. This program provides students with learning experiences in computer-aided design, architectural (residential) design, and structural design.
| Course | Course Title | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman Year, First Semester | ||
| **DFTG 1405 | Technical Drafting | 4 |
| DFTG 1409 | Basic Computer-Aided Drafting | 4 |
| DFTG 1410 | Specialized Basic Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) | 4 |
| DFTG 1417 | Architectural Drafting - Residential | 4 |
| 16 sem. hrs | ||
| Freshman Year, Second Semester | ||
| DFTG 2432 | Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting | 4 |
| DFTG 1493 | Special Topics in Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD | 4 |
| 8 sem. hrs |
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