2023-2024 College Catalog

Drafting Technology AAS

Drafting Technology AAS (Major Code: DT13)

Program Description

The Drafting Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field, such as drafter or CAD operator based on the specialization area a student chooses to complete. 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.

Career Information

Occupation

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Career Projections

The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 5.6% nationally and 4.6% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $56,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.

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Admission Requirements

General College Admissions Requirements

Program Contact Information

Ubani Ogbonnaya
Program Chair, Civil Engineering Technology
Office: C 2207
404-225-4520
ugbonnaya@atlantatech.edu

Program Length and Cost

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 5 terms
Program Credit Hours: 66
Estimated Program Cost: $8,310

Required Courses

 

General Education Courses (15 Credits)

Area I – Language Arts/Communication- (3 Credits)

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences - (3 Credits)

Select an Area II Social/Behavioral Sciences course:

General Education Courses - Associate Degree

XXXX xxxxSocial-Behavioral Science Elective

3

Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics- (3 Credits)

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts- (3 Credits)

Select an Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts course:

General Education Courses - Associate Degree

XXXX xxxxHumanities-Fine Arts Elective

3

Area V – Additional Program Specific Requirements – (3 Credits)

Select one of the following Math Courses

MATH 1112College Trigonometry

3

Or

MATH 1113Precalculus

3

Occupational Courses (14 Credits)

FYES 1001First Year Experience Seminar

3

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

DFTG 1101CAD Fundamentals

4

DFTG 1103Multiview/Basic Dimensioning

4

Select one of the following Specializations (37 Credits)

Architectural Drafting Specialization

DFTG 1125Architectural Fundamentals

4

DFTG 1127Architectural 3D Modeling

4

DFTG 1129Residential Drawing I

4

DFTG 1131Residential Drawing II

4

DFTG 1133Commercial Drawing I

4

XXXX XXXX Guided Electives

17

Mechanical Drafting Specialization

DFTG 11053D Mechanical Modeling

4

DFTG 1109Auxiliary Views/Surface Development

4

DFTG 1107Advanced Dimensioning/Sectional Views

4

DFTG 1111Fasteners

4

DFTG 1113Assembly Drawings

4

XXXX XXXX Guided Electives

17

Civil Drafting Specialization

DRFT 2000Public Works Infrastructure

3

DRFT 2005Plan Reading

3

DRFT 2010Construction Materials

4

DRFT 2020Construction Materials and Cost Estimating

3

DRFT 2030Project Management

3

DRFT 2040Highway Design

3

DRFT 2050Surveying I

2

DRFT 2060Route Location and Design

5

DRFT 2070Civil Tech Internship

3

XXXX XXXX Guided Electives

8

Total Credit Hours: 66

 

Program Outcomes

1. Graduates will be able to competently conduct site surveys.
2. Graduates will be able to assist in preparing architectural drawings using appropriate software.
3. Graduates will be able to assist in preparing mechanical drawings using appropriate software.
4. Graduates will be able to assist maintaining documentation of drawings.
5. Graduates will be able to communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers, supervisors and clients.