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Drafting Technology 

Area of Study: Manufacturing/Industrial Technology  
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Technology with a concentration in Drafting Technology  
Program Description

Manufacturing is instrumental to the function of society in this technological age and will remain so, far into the future.  The Manufacturing/Industrial Technology program with a concentration in drafting recognizes drafting as an indispensable tool and enabler of manufacturing.  The program provides its graduates with a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and skills in computer-aided and traditional drafting that corresponds to modern drafting technologies applied in manufacturing industries.  Graduates are employed in a wide variety of areas relevant to manufacturing industries.

Program Requirements

Suggested Semester Sequence

 

First Semester   Credits 

ENG-1010

College Composition I

3

MATH-1160

Technical Mathematics I

4

MET-1100

Technology Orientation

2

MIT-1100

Computer Applications and Programming

2

MIT-1200

Engineering Drawing  (2)

2

MIT-1220

Introduction to AutoCAD (2)

2

MIT-1250

Materials and Machine Tools

3

 

Total

18

 
 
  
Third Semester   Credits 

CNST-1410

Architectural CAD I

3

EET-1220

Circuits and Electronics

3

ENG-1020

College Composition II

3

MIT-2030

Industrial Drawing Essentials

3

PHYS-1220

College Physics II

4

Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci

See catalog for AAS Degree requirements  (1)

3

Total

19

 
 
Fourth Semester   Credits 

EET-2500
OR
MET-2300
OR
MIT-2000
OR
MIT-2830

Instrumentation and Control 
OR  
Fluid Power 
OR
CAD/CAM I 
OR
Cooperative Field Experience 

 


1-3

MIT-2051

Industrial CAD II    (C)

3

MIT-2120 

Facilities Design & Material Handling

3

MIT-2220

Advanced AutoCAD

3

Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci

See catalog for AAS Degree requirements  (1)

3

Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci

See catalog for AAS Degree requirements  (1)

2

Total

15-17

 
   
Program Total Credits

 

70-72

 
 
Notes 

(1)   Minimum 8 semester credits of Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci required—must include 2 semester credits at the 2000-level.

(2)   Consecutive eight-week courses.

(C) = Capstone Course

 
Program Outcome