Drafting and Design Technology — Mechanical

2270: A.S. Degree in Drafting and Design Technology — Mechanical (62 Credit Hours)

CIP: 15.1301
FL CIP: 1615130100
SOC: 17-3011
Entry Wage: $25.23/hour

The Associate in Science program in Drafting and Design Technology — Mechanical is no longer enrolling new students.
Students who are currently enrolled in the program should contact an advisor if they have any questions.

The program in Drafting and Design Technology — Mechanical prepares students for careers as mechanical drafters and designers in the manufacturing industry. Graduates of this program normally find employment in the offices of engineers and manufacturers and in the private and public sectors. Emphasis is placed on learning to create gearing and cam drawings, electronic diagrams, structural drawings, topographic drawing and mapping, piping drawing, and welding representation. Emphasis is also placed on learning dimensioning and tolerancing; drawing threads, fasteners and springs; and design and working drawings. All the drafting and design courses are taught using AutoCAD. It is highly recommended, but not required, that students in this program have a laptop computer.

Program Core Courses

Program Electives

General Education Courses

¹Recommended Electives: ARC 1115 Architectural Communications, ARC 2171 Architectural Drafting I, ARC 2172 Architectural Drafting II, or ARC 2461 Materials and Methods of Construction.

²MAC 1105 College Algebra is recommended for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution.