Mechanical Drafting and Design, A.A.S.

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The Mechanical Drafting and Design degree program is intended to provide the students with a firm mathematical and scientific foundation on which to build a high degree of technological expertise in manufacturing and engineering technology. These are skills associated with mechanical related positions in industry, engineering technology, and with the government. A strong background in general education courses enhances the student’s understanding of society and to make progress in his/her field of choice more accessible.

Note: A student must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses required for the program in order to receive a degree.

General Education Requirements

MATH-115 Intermediate Algebra-Applications 4 cr.
ENGL-111 Freshman Composition 3 cr. OR
ENGL-118 Technical Composition 3 cr.
COMM-110 Public Speaking 3 cr. OR
COMM-111 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
ENGL-218 Advanced Technical Composition 3 cr.
Humanities/Arts & Social/Behavioral Science (See General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science Degrees ) 3 cr.

Total General Education Requirements: 16

Required Courses

DRFT-110 Technical Drafting I 3 cr. *
DRFT-150 Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) 4 cr. *
DRFT-112 Materials and Processes 3 cr.
DRFT-114 Materials and Processes Lab 1 cr.
DRFT-115 Technical Drafting II 4 cr.
DRFT-120 Descriptive Geometry 3 cr.
MATH-180 Trigonometry 3 cr.
MATH-160 College Algebra 3 cr.
DRFT-210 Technical Drafting III 4 cr.
Lab Science Elective 4 cr.
PHYS-211 Gen Physics I 3 cr.
PHYS-211L Gen Physics Lab I 1 cr.
Approved Drafting Elective 4 cr. **
DRFT-255 Statics & Strength of Material 4 cr.
DRFT-260 Advanced AutoCAD 4 cr.

Note(s):

* DRFT 110 and DRFT 150 should be taken in the same semester.
** Approved Drafting Electives: DMAD 170 , DMAD 172 , DMAD 241 , DRFT 195, DRFT 225, DRFT 248 , DRFT 295 or GIST 151