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DFTG 1208 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting (2)
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Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to basic computer-aided drafting. Emphasis is placed on drawing setup; creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating, and scaling objects, adding text and dimensions, using layers, coordinating systems; as well as input and output devices. Required. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)

DFTG 1232 Mechanical Drafting (2)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Detail drawings with proper dimensioning and tolerances, use of sectioning techniques, common fasteners, pictorial drawings, including bill of materials. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)

DFTG 1313 Drafting for Specific Occupations (3)
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Prerequisite: None.
Discussion of theory and practice with drafting methods and the terminology required for non-drafting majors to prepare working drawings in their occupational fields. (3 Lec.)

DFTG 1333 Mechanical Drafting (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
An intermediate course covering detail drawings with proper dimensioning and tolerances, use of sectioning techniques, common fasteners, isometrics and oblique drawings, including bill of materials. (2 Lec., 4 Lab. / 2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

DFTG 2234 Industrial Drafting Applications (2)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
An advanced synthesis of industrial drafting practices with emphasis on research, design, and project techniques. Required. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2334. The student may register for either DFTG 2234 or DFTG 2334, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)

DFTG 2352 Mechanical And Electrical Systems (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
The properties of building materials (assemblies), specifications, codes, vendor references and uses of mechanical, plumbing, conveying, and electrical systems as related to architecture for residential and commercial construction. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.

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