A.S. Degree Program in
Drafting and Design Technology - Mechanical
(62 Credit Hours)
CFCC PROGRAM CODE: 2270
The Drafting and Design Technology program prepares students for employment as mechanical drafters/
designers or provides supplemental training for those previously or currently employed in these occupations.
The program provides instruction in drafting office practices to assist in preparation of engineering plans,
layouts and detailed drawings, preparation of charts, graphs and diagrams, and the use of mechanical
handbooks applicable to industrial design and drafting. Emphasis is given to computer-aided drafting
and design through a variety of CADD courses and relevant laboratory work. The program also includes
communication skills, leadership skills, and mathematical skills.
Base Salary Range for Degree Recipients: $9.92/hour–$13.87/hour depending on specialization.
Percentage of Degree Recipients Placed in Jobs Within Their Field: 100%.
D&D 2007-2009 Schedule
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Course Offerings per Term
| Course Number and Title |
Credits |
| General Education |
| ENC 1101 |
Freshman Composition I |
3 |
| |
Any Biological or Physical Science (PHY 1020 recommended) |
3 |
| WOH 2012 |
World Civilizations I |
3 |
| HUM 1020 |
Introduction to the Humanities |
3 |
| MTB 1320** |
Technical Mathematics |
3 |
Credit Hours |
15 |
| Program Core Courses |
|
Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
|
Manufacturing Processes I |
3 |
|
Freehand Drawing I |
3 |
|
Engineering Graphics |
3 |
|
Technical Communications |
3 |
|
Introduction to Quality Control |
3 |
|
Pictorial Drafting |
3 |
|
Computer Aided Drafting |
3 |
|
Mechanical Systems Drafting |
3 |
|
Advanced Computer Aided Drafting and Design |
3 |
|
Architectural Drafting Principles |
3 |
|
Industrial Drafting |
3 |
|
Civil Drafting |
3 |
|
Co-op Work Experience |
3 |
|
Technical Electives* |
5 |
Total Credit Hours |
62 |
| **MAC 1105 is recommended for students seeking to transfer to a four-year institution |
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*Recommended Electives: ARC 1511-Architectural Communications, ARC 2171-Architectural Drafting I, ARC 2172-Architectural
Drafting II, ARC 2461-Materials and Methods of Construction, ETD 2355C-Three-Dimensional Modeling, EET 1084-Survey of
Electronics, CGS 2871-Multimedia Computer Applications.
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