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DRAFTING

DRF 140 (3 CR.)

TECHNICAL DRAWING

Enhances the principles learned that are related to the field of drafting and design. Gives a more in-depth exposure to detail and working drawings, dimensioning, tolerancing and conventional drafting practices. Teaches CAD modELIng, may include parametric modELIng. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

DRF 152 (3 CR.)

ENGINEERING DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS II

Prerequisite is EGR 115 or equivalent. Introduces technical drafting from the fundamentals through advanced drafting practices. Includes lettering, geometric construction, technical sketching, orthographic projection, sections, intersections, development, and fasteners. Teaches theory and application of dimensioning and tolerances, pictorial drawing, and preparation of drawings. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week.

DRF 165 (3 CR.)

ARCHITECTURAL BLUEPRINT READING

Emphasizes reading, understanding, and interpreting standard types of architectural drawings, including plans, elevation, sections, and details. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

DRF 201 (4 CR.)

COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN I

Prerequisite is EGR 115 or division approval. Teaches computer aided drafting concepts and equipment designed to develop a general understanding of components of a typical CAD system and its operation. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

DRF 202 (4 CR.)

COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN II

Prerequisite is DRF 201. Teaches working drawings and advanced operations in computer aided drafting. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

DRF 203 (3 CR.)

COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN III

Prerequisite is DRF 202. Teaches advanced CAD applications. Includes customization and/or use of advanced software. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

DRF 231 (3 CR.)

COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING I

Prerequisite is division approval. Teaches computer aided drafting concepts and equipment. Designed to develop a general understanding of components and the operation of a typical CAD system. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

DRF 232 (3 CR.)

COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING II

Prerequisite is DRF 231. Teaches advanced operation in computer aided drafting. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

DRF 233 (3 CR.)

COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING III

Prerequisite is DRF 202. Introduces programming skills and exposes the student to geometric modELIng. Focuses on proficiency in production drawing using a CAD system. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

DRF 238-239 (3 CR.) (3 CR.)

COMPUTER-AIDED MODELING AND RENDERING I-II

Prerequisite for DRF 238 is DRF 202. Prerequisite for DRF 239 is DRF 238. Focuses on training students in the contemporary techniques of 3D modELIng, rendering, and animation on the personal computer. Introduces the principles of visualization, sometimes known as photo-realism, which enables the student to create presentation drawings for both architectural and industrial product design. Uses computer animation to produce walk-throughs that will bring the third dimension to architectural designs. Lecture 3 hours per week.

DRF 260 (3 CR.)

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR SURVEYORS AND TECHNICIANS

Studies and evaluates numerous COGO software and their associated drafting packages. Includes calculations and drafting of traverse adjustment, subdivision, and curves. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

DRF 261 (3 CR.)

COMPUTER-AIDED-DIGITAL TERRAIN MODELING AND EARTHWORKS

Introduces computer-aided-design for civil/surveying using digital terrain modELIng and extracting earthwork volumes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

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