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Architectural and Engineering Drawing Technology, AAS (DT13) (151301)  Degree

Campus Locations: Thomasville, Tifton

The Architectural and Engineering Drawing Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students for employment in the drafting field. The program’s occupational courses are delivered utilizing a mastery learning instructional technique that allows students to enter any semester while progressing at their own rate. Classes may meet days and evenings three semesters per year. Students receive an excellent academic foundation with core courses in English, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, and psychology. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or retrain in drafting practices and software.

Length of Program: Five (5) Semesters

Entrance Dates: Beginning of each semester.

Entrance Requirements: Refer to Admissions criteria. Click for Entrance Score Requirements.

Age: Applicant must be 16 years of age or older.

Education: An applicant must be a high school graduate or the equivalent (GED). College transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Program Final Exit Point: Architectural and Engineering Drawing Technology, Associate of Applied Science.

Credits Required for Graduation: 63 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation.

Cost
Admissions Fees: $384.00
Books: $550.00
Tuition: $1,391.00
Total: $2,325.00
Admissions Fees: $379.00
Books: $400.00
Tuition: $1,498.00
Total: $2,277.00
Admissions Fees: $379.00
Books: $100.00
Tuition: $1,177.00
Total: $1,656.00
Admissions Fees: $379.00
Tuition: $1,605.00
Total: $1,984.00
Admissions Fees: $379.00
Graduation Fee: $40.00
Tuition: $1,070.00
Total: $1,489.00
Curriculum Outline (63 hours)
1: General Core Courses 15
Area I: Language Arts/Communications (3 Hours) 3
ENGL 1101

Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include writing analysis and practice, revision, and research. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience.

3
Area II: Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Hours) 3
Area III: Natural Sciences/Mathematics (6 Hours) 6
MATH 1111

Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using algebraic concepts. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, and systems of equations; optional topics include sequences, series, and probability or analytic geometry.

3
and either MATH 1112 or MATH 1113 3
Area IV: Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Hours) 3
2: Institutional Credit 3
COLL 1500

This course is designed to provide tools to assist students to acquire skills necessary to achieve academic and professional success in their chosen occupational/ technical program of study. Topics include: Getting off to a Good Start, Learning and Personality Styles, Time and Money Management, Study and Test Taking Skills, Stress Management and Wellness, Communications Skills, Career Exploration, Research Skills, College Campus Knowledge, Memory & Reading Skills, Presentation & Interview Skills, and Group Skills. Effective Fall 2016, students who already have an Associate Degree or higher will be given exemption credit for the COLL 1500 course.

3
3: Occupational Courses 45
DFTG 1101

Pre-requisite(s): Provisional Admission Establishes safety practices as they relate to a drafting environment. Introduces basic and intermediate CAD functions while presenting essential principles and practices for line relationships, scale, and geometric construction.

4
DFTG 1102

Pre-requisite(s): Provisional Admission Introduces the fundamental principles and practices associated with interpreting technical drawings. Emphasizes the essential techniques of basic manual drafting. Topics include: interpretation of technical drawings, identifying and understanding lines, symbols, terminology, drawing views, calculating dimensions, basic tolerances, sketching, drafting tools and equipment, scale and measurement, line relationships and lettering, and geometric construction concepts.

4
DFTG 1103

Pre/Co-requisite(s): DFTG 1101 Multiview/Basic Dimensioning provides orthographic drawing and fundamental dimensioning methods necessary to develop 2D and 3D views that completely describe machine parts for manufacture using advanced CAD software techniques..

4
DFTG 1105

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Provisional Admission This course covers the introduction to solid modeling software for mechanical applications. Students will develop the necessary skills to create various 3D models, basic 3D assemblies, drawings, and exploded assemblies

4
DFTG 1107

Pre/Co-requisite: DFTG 1103 This course covers the use of precision measurement tools, sectional views, and dimensioning standards and practices. The dimensioning standards and practices consist of tolerances, fits, surface finishes, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

4
DFTG 1109

Pre/Co-requisite(s): DFTG 1103 Introduces techniques necessary for auxiliary view drawings, surface development, and developing sheet metal parts.

4
DFTG 1111

Pre/Co-requisite(s): DFTG 1105, DFTG 1103 This course covers the use of threaded and non-threaded assembly techniques for creating assembly models and working drawings. Topics include the utilization of technical referencing, temporary and permanent assembly techniques, and assembly modeling.

4
DFTG 1113

Pre/Co-requisite(s): DFTG 1111 Assembly Drawings provides knowledge and skills necessary to create working drawings for the manufacture of machine parts. Topics include: detail drawings, orthographic assembly drawings, and pictorial assembly drawings.

4
XXXX xxxx - Occupational Electives 13
Faculty
Tammy Roberts
Program Chair

Drafting Technology Lead Faculty and Civil Engineering
School of Industrial Technology
Tifton

(229) 391-2631 | troberts@southernregional.edu
52 Tech Drive, Tifton, GA 31794
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