Computer Aided Drafting/Design Technology

Associate Degree Program

You will be able to use computers to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional drawings that transform an engineer’s ideas into reality! You will use a combination of Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software and hand drafting techniques to develop and present engineering and design construction documents.

Offered at the following campus(es): Stanton

What You Can Do

In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:

  • CAD Technician
  • Process Piping Drafter
  • Mechanical Drafter
  • Civil Drafter
  • Electrical/Electronics Drafter
  • Architectural and Structural Drafter
  • Engineering Technician
  • HVAC Drafter
  • CAD Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Trainer/Educator
  • CAD System Operator
  • Technical Sales Representative
  • Engineering Technician

What You Will Learn

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

  1. Prepare detailed, technically accurate drawings aligned with industry standards. 
  2.  Perform routine design calculations and analysis with sketches and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) models.
  3. Develop recommendations for design layouts, material selection, and production methods supported by data analysis.
  4.  Present analytical data and plans in a method appropriately organized for department and/or client approval.
  5.  Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Core Curriculum Competencies

The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:

  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Suggested Pathway to Graduation

Semester 1

Number Course Title Credits
SSC 100First Year Seminar1
MET 115Intro to Mechanical Engineering Technology3
EDD 141Engineering Drafting and Design I4
MAT 183Reasoning with Functions I5
MET 123Modern Manufacturing Techniques3

Semester 2

Number Course Title Credits
EDD 142Engineering Drafting and Design II3
EDD 171Introduction to CAD using AutoCAD3
EDD 233Engineering Drafting and Design III3
EDD 271Advanced CAD3
ENG 101Composition I3
MAT 193Reasoning with Functions II4

Semester 3

Number Course Title Credits
EDD 234Engineering Drafting (Piping)3
EDD 246Engineering Drafting (Structural)3
EDD 272Solid Modeling3
ENG 102Composition II3
 
PHY 111Conceptual Physics4
Or
PHY 205General Physics I4

Semester 4

Number Course Title Credits
EDD 161Introduction to CAD using Microstation3
EDD 249Engineering Design Process3
AET 164Architectural CAD Applications3
ElectiveSocial Science Elective3
ElectiveSocial Science Elective3

Approved Electives

Select two (2) social science electives.

Number Course Title Credits
HIS 111United States History: Pre-Civil War3
HIS 112United States History Post-Civil War3
ECO 111Macroeconomics3
ECO 122Microeconomics3
PSY 100Human Relations3
PSY 121General Psychology3
SOC 111Sociology3
POL 111Political Science3
COM 111Human Communications3

To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 66 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).

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Campus-Specific Program Information

This program is offered at the Stanton campus.

This program is offered at the Stanton campus.

Contact Stanton

Chris Chamberlain
Instructor and Program Advisor
cchambe7@dtcc.edu
(302) 454-3974

This program is offered at the Stanton campus.