2023 - 2024 Catalog
Course Descriptions for Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Course Number: ARCE 1303 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, NLC
Course Description: Properties, specifications, vendor references, and uses of materials as related to architectural systems of structures. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Architectural Materials and Methods of Construction
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Properties, specifications, vendor references, and uses of materials as related to architectural systems of structures. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: ARCE 1421 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: Architectural drawing and sketching. Emphasizes freehand drawing, perspectives, delineation in various media, and development of students' graphical expression. Includes an introduction to various reproduction methods. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Architectural Illustration
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Architectural drawing and sketching. Emphasizes freehand drawing, perspectives, delineation in various media, and development of students' graphical expression. Includes an introduction to various reproduction methods. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: ARCE 1452 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: 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. (2 Lec., 5 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Structural Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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. (2 Lec., 5 Lab.)
Course Number: ARCE 2452 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: Preparation of drawings for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems with emphasis on applicable building and energy codes, product references, and specifications for construction. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Systems
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Preparation of drawings for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems with emphasis on applicable building and energy codes, product references, and specifications for construction. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1309 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC, RLC
Course Description: An introduction to computer-aided drafting. Emphasis is placed on setup; creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating, and scaling objects, adding text and dimensions, using layers, coordinate systems, and plot/print to scale. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1409. The student may register for either DFTG 1309 or DFTG 1409 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: Basic Computer-Aided Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An introduction to computer-aided drafting. Emphasis is placed on setup; creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating, and scaling objects, adding text and dimensions, using layers, coordinate systems, and plot/print to scale. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1409. The student may register for either DFTG 1309 or DFTG 1409 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1315 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Prerequisite: Introductory.
Course Description: The fundamentals of blueprint reading for the construction industry will be examined. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Architectural Blueprint Reading
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite: Introductory.
Course Description: The fundamentals of blueprint reading for the construction industry will be examined. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1317 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Description: Architectural drafting procedures, practices, terms, and symbols with emphasis on light frame construction methods. Students will prepare detailed working drawings for residential structures. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1417. The student may register for either DFTG 1317 or DFTG 1417 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Architectural Drafting – Residential
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Architectural drafting procedures, practices, terms, and symbols with emphasis on light frame construction methods. Students will prepare detailed working drawings for residential structures. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1417. The student may register for either DFTG 1317 or DFTG 1417 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1325 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: An introduction to reading and interpreting working drawings for fabrication processes and associated trades. Use of sketching techniques to create pictorial and multiple-view drawings. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1425. The student may register for either DFTG 1325 or DFTG 1425 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Blueprint Reading and Sketching
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An introduction to reading and interpreting working drawings for fabrication processes and associated trades. Use of sketching techniques to create pictorial and multiple-view drawings. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1425. The student may register for either DFTG 1325 or DFTG 1425 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1329 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: A basic course including layout and design of electro-mechanical equipment from engineering notes and sketches. Emphasis on drawing of electronic equipment control panels, interior hardware, exterior enclosures, detailed and assembly drawings with a parts list, and flat pattern layouts. (2 Lec, 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Electro-Mechanical Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A basic course including layout and design of electro-mechanical equipment from engineering notes and sketches. Emphasis on drawing of electronic equipment control panels, interior hardware, exterior enclosures, detailed and assembly drawings with a parts list, and flat pattern layouts. (2 Lec, 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1330 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: Preparation of civil drawings including drafting methods and principles used in civil engineering. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Civil Drafting I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Preparation of civil drawings including drafting methods and principles used in civil engineering. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1333 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: An intermediate course covering detail drawings with proper dimensioning and tolerances, use of sectioning techniques, common fasteners, isometrics and oblique drawings, including bill of materials. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Mechanical Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An intermediate course covering detail drawings with proper dimensioning and tolerances, use of sectioning techniques, common fasteners, isometrics and oblique drawings, including bill of materials. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1340 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: Topics include CAD equipment, software selection and interface; setting up a CAD workstation; upgrading a computer to run advanced CAD software; storage devices; storing, retrieving, back-up and sharing databases; file servers and local area networks (LANs); and transferring drawing files over the Internet. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Systems
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Topics include CAD equipment, software selection and interface; setting up a CAD workstation; upgrading a computer to run advanced CAD software; storage devices; storing, retrieving, back-up and sharing databases; file servers and local area networks (LANs); and transferring drawing files over the Internet. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC
Course Description: Parametric-based design software for 3D design and drafting. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1445. The student may register for either DFTG 1345 or DFTG 1445 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC
Course Title: Parametric Modeling and Design
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Parametric-based design software for 3D design and drafting. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1445. The student may register for either DFTG 1345 or DFTG 1445 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1358 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: 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. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Electrical/Electronics Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: 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 may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Special Topics in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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 may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1395 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: 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 may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Special Topics in Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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 may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1405 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: An introduction to reading, interpreting, and developing technical drawings, including the principles of drafting and computer-aided design. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1305. The student may register for either DFTG 1405 or DFTG 1305 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Introduction to Technical Drawing
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An introduction to reading, interpreting, and developing technical drawings, including the principles of drafting and computer-aided design. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1305. The student may register for either DFTG 1405 or DFTG 1305 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1409 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Description: An introduction to computer-aided drafting. Emphasis is placed on setup; creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating and scaling objects, adding text and dimensions, using layers, coordinating systems and plot/print to scale. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1309. The student may register for either DFTG 1309 or DFTG 1409 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: Basic Computer-Aided Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An introduction to computer-aided drafting. Emphasis is placed on setup; creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating and scaling objects, adding text and dimensions, using layers, coordinating systems and plot/print to scale. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1309. The student may register for either DFTG 1309 or DFTG 1409 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1413 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, NLC
Course Description: Discussion of theory and practice with drafting methods and the terminology required to prepare working drawings in specific or various occupational fields. The focus of this course is the welding occupation. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Drafting for Specific Occupations
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Discussion of theory and practice with drafting methods and the terminology required to prepare working drawings in specific or various occupational fields. The focus of this course is the welding occupation. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1417 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: Architectural drafting procedures, practices, terms, and symbols. Preparation of detailed working drawings for residential structures. Emphasis on light frame construction methods. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1317. The student may register for either DFTG 1417 or DFTG 1317 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Architectural Drafting - Residential
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Architectural drafting procedures, practices, terms, and symbols. Preparation of detailed working drawings for residential structures. Emphasis on light frame construction methods. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1317. The student may register for either DFTG 1417 or DFTG 1317 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1425 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): MVC
Course Description: An introduction to reading and interpreting working drawings for fabrication processes and associated trades. Use of sketching techniques to create pictorial and multiple-view drawings. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1325. The student may register for either DFTG 1325 or DFTG 1425 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): MVC
Course Title: Blueprint Reading and Sketching
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An introduction to reading and interpreting working drawings for fabrication processes and associated trades. Use of sketching techniques to create pictorial and multiple-view drawings. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1325. The student may register for either DFTG 1325 or DFTG 1425 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1430 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: Preparation of civil drawings including drafting methods and principles used in civil engineering. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Civil Drafting I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Preparation of civil drawings including drafting methods and principles used in civil engineering. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1445 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: Parametric-based design software for 3D design and drafting. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1345. The student may register for either DFTG 1345 or DFTG 1445 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Parametric Modeling and Design
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Parametric-based design software for 3D design and drafting. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1345. The student may register for either DFTG 1345 or DFTG 1445 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1491 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: 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 may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 5 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Special Topics in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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 may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 5 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1492 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: 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 may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 5 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Special Topics in Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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 may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 5 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1493 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: 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 may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 5 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Special Topics in Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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 may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 5 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1495 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: 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 may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 5 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Special Topics in Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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 may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 5 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2300 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: Continued application of principles and practices used in residential construction. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Intermediate Architectural Drafting - Residential
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Continued application of principles and practices used in residential construction. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2312 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Prerequisite: DFTG 1309 or DFTG 1409.
Course Description: Topics include pictorial drawing including isometrics, obliques, perspectives, charts, and graphs. Emphasis on rendering and using different media. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Title: Technical Illustration and Presentation
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite: DFTG 1309 or DFTG 1409.
Course Description: Topics include pictorial drawing including isometrics, obliques, perspectives, charts, and graphs. Emphasis on rendering and using different media. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2319 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Description: A continuation of practices and techniques used in basic computer-aided drafting including the development and use of prototype drawings, construction of pictorial drawings, extracting data, and basics of 3D. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2419. The student may register for either DFTG 2319 or DFTG 2419 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A continuation of practices and techniques used in basic computer-aided drafting including the development and use of prototype drawings, construction of pictorial drawings, extracting data, and basics of 3D. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2419. The student may register for either DFTG 2319 or DFTG 2419 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2321 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: A course in map drafting. Emphasis is given to plotting of surveyors field notes, plotting elevations, contour drawings, plan and profiles, and laying out traverses. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Topographical Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A course in map drafting. Emphasis is given to plotting of surveyors field notes, plotting elevations, contour drawings, plan and profiles, and laying out traverses. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2323 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: A study of pipe fittings, symbols, specifications and their applications to a piping process system. Creation of symbols and their usage in flow diagrams, plans, elevations, and isometrics. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Pipe Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of pipe fittings, symbols, specifications and their applications to a piping process system. Creation of symbols and their usage in flow diagrams, plans, elevations, and isometrics. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2332 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC
Course Description: Application of advanced CAD techniques. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2432. The student may register for either DFTG 2332 or DFTG 2432 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC
Course Title: Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Application of advanced CAD techniques. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2432. The student may register for either DFTG 2332 or DFTG 2432 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2335 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC
Prerequisite Recommended: DFTG 1309.
Course Description: Use parametric-based software for mechanical design for advanced modeling and analysis. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2435. The student may register for either DFTG 2335 or DFTG 2435 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC
Course Title: Advanced Technologies in Mechanical Design and Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: DFTG 1309.
Course Description: Use parametric-based software for mechanical design for advanced modeling and analysis. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2435. The student may register for either DFTG 2335 or DFTG 2435 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2336 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: Emphasis on the productivity of CAD software through development of computer-aided drafting programs with emphasis on database design, access techniques, and structure methods with particular application in engineering graphics. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Computer-Aided Drafting Programming
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Emphasis on the productivity of CAD software through development of computer-aided drafting programs with emphasis on database design, access techniques, and structure methods with particular application in engineering graphics. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2347 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): MVC
Course Description: Advanced three-dimensional (3-D) modeling and rendering techniques using industry standard software. Includes organic modeling techniques, particle and volumetric effects, and setting up a model with weight maps, hierarchies, and constraints. Emphasizes advanced use of camera settings, lighting, and surface to create detailed environments. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): MVC
Course Title: Advanced Technical Animation and Rendering
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Advanced three-dimensional (3-D) modeling and rendering techniques using industry standard software. Includes organic modeling techniques, particle and volumetric effects, and setting up a model with weight maps, hierarchies, and constraints. Emphasizes advanced use of camera settings, lighting, and surface to create detailed environments. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2350 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, according to standards, application of various geometric dimensions and tolerances to production drawings. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, according to standards, application of various geometric dimensions and tolerances to production drawings. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2380 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Cooperative Education-Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2381 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Cooperative Education-Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
Course Number: DFTG 2402 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: Production of detail and assembly drawings of machines, threads, gears, utilizing tolerances, limit dimensioning, and surface finishes. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Machine Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Production of detail and assembly drawings of machines, threads, gears, utilizing tolerances, limit dimensioning, and surface finishes. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2419 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Prerequisite Recommended: Basic Computer-Aided Drafting or the approval of the instructor.
Course Description: Continuation of practices and techniques in computer-aided design including the development and use of prototype drawings, construction of pictorial drawings, extracting data, and basics of 3D. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2319. The student may register for either DFTG 2319 or DFTG 2419 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Basic Computer-Aided Drafting or the approval of the instructor.
Course Description: Continuation of practices and techniques in computer-aided design including the development and use of prototype drawings, construction of pictorial drawings, extracting data, and basics of 3D. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2319. The student may register for either DFTG 2319 or DFTG 2419 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2423 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: A study of pipe fittings, symbols, specifications and their applications to a piping process system. Creation of symbols and their usage in flow diagrams, plans, elevations, and isometrics. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Pipe Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of pipe fittings, symbols, specifications and their applications to a piping process system. Creation of symbols and their usage in flow diagrams, plans, elevations, and isometrics. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2428 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: Preparation of architectural drawings for commercial structures with emphasis on construction methods, including architectural drafting procedures, practices, governing codes, accessibility requirements, terms and symbols. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2328. The student may register for either DFTG 2338 or DFTG 2428 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Architectural Drafting-Commercial
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Preparation of architectural drawings for commercial structures with emphasis on construction methods, including architectural drafting procedures, practices, governing codes, accessibility requirements, terms and symbols. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2328. The student may register for either DFTG 2338 or DFTG 2428 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2431 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Prerequisite Recommended: DFTG 1417.
Course Description: Use of architectural specific software to execute the elements required in designing standard architectural exhibits utilizing custom features to create walls, windows and specific design requirements for construction in residential/commercial and industrial architecture. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Advanced Technologies in Architectural Design and Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: DFTG 1417.
Course Description: Use of architectural specific software to execute the elements required in designing standard architectural exhibits utilizing custom features to create walls, windows and specific design requirements for construction in residential/commercial and industrial architecture. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2432 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Prerequisite Required: DFTG 2419 or equivalent (course substitution to be approved by a CAD faculty member).
Course Description: Application of advanced CAD techniques. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2332. The student may register for either DFTG 2332 or DFTG 2432 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: DFTG 2419 or equivalent (course substitution to be approved by a CAD faculty member).
Course Description: Application of advanced CAD techniques. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2332. The student may register for either DFTG 2332 or DFTG 2432 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2435 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Prerequisite Required: DFTG 2419 or equivalent (course substitution to be approved by a CAD faculty member).
Course Description: Use parametric based mechanical design software for mechanical assembly design and drafting. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2335. The student may register for either DFTG 2335 or DFTG 2435 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Advanced Technologies in Mechanical Design and Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: DFTG 2419 or equivalent (course substitution to be approved by a CAD faculty member).
Course Description: Use parametric based mechanical design software for mechanical assembly design and drafting. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2335. The student may register for either DFTG 2335 or DFTG 2435 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2438 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: Advanced course in which students participate in a comprehensive project from conception to conclusion. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2338. The student may register for either DFTG 2338 or DFTG 2438 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Final Project–Advanced Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Advanced course in which students participate in a comprehensive project from conception to conclusion. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2338. The student may register for either DFTG 2338 or DFTG 2438 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2440 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: A computer-aided modeling course. Development of three-dimensional drawings and models from engineering sketches and orthographic drawings and utilization of three-dimensional models in design work. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2340. The student may register for either DFTG 2340 or DFTG 2440 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Solid Modeling/Design
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A computer-aided modeling course. Development of three-dimensional drawings and models from engineering sketches and orthographic drawings and utilization of three-dimensional models in design work. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2340. The student may register for either DFTG 2340 or DFTG 2440 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2445 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: A continuation of pipe drafting concepts building on the basic principles acquired in pipe drafting. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Advanced Pipe Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A continuation of pipe drafting concepts building on the basic principles acquired in pipe drafting. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
ACGM (Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual) Courses
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.