Course Descriptions for DFTG
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DFTG 1309 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. An introduction to computer-aided drafting. Emphasis is placed on setup; creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating, and scaling objects, adding text and dimensions, using layers, coordinate systems, and plot/print to scale. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1409. The student may register for either DFTG 1309 or DFTG 1409, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab. / 2 Lec, 3 Lab.) |
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DFTG 1315 Architectural Blueprint Reading (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Introductory. The fundamentals of blueprint reading for the construction industry will be examined. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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DFTG 1345 Parametric Modeling and Design (3) New course added May 13, 2008
This is a WECM Course Number. Parametric-based design software for mechanical assembly design and drafting. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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DFTG 1405 Technical Drafting (4)
This is a WECM Course Number. Introduction to the principles of drafting to include terminology and fundamentals, including size and shape descriptions, projection methods, geometric construction, sections, auxiliary views, and reproduction processes. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1305. The student may register for either DFTG 1405 or DFTG 1305, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab. / 2 Lec., 6 Lab.) |
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DFTG 2312 Technical Illustration and Presentation (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: DFTG 1309 or DFTG 1409. Topics include pictorial drawing including isometrics, obliques, perspectives, charts, and graphs. Emphasis on rendering and using different media. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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DFTG 2313 Basic Integrated Circuit Design (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. The study of layout and design of integrated circuits. Instruction in layout technology and laboratory exercises to enable students to layout simple digital integrated circuits from schematic diagrams and design rules. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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DFTG 2332 Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting (3) New course added May 13, 2008
This is a WECM Course Number. Advanced techniques, including the use of a customized system. Presentation of advanced drawing applications, such as three-dimensional solids modeling and linking graphic entities to external non-graphic data. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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DFTG 2333 Advanced Integrated Circuit Design (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: DFTG 2313. Implementation of advanced techniques in the design of complex integrated circuits; projects require students to use multiple sets of design rules meeting industrial standards of current technologies. Instruction in layout technology and laboratory exercises to enable students to layout complex analog integrated circuits from schematic diagrams and design rules. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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DFTG 2335 Advanced Technologies in Mechanical Design and Drafting (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: DFTG 2340. Use parametric based mechanical design software for mechanical assembly design and drafting. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2435. The student may register for either DFTG 2335 or DFTG 2435, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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DFTG 2340 Solid Modeling/Design (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. A computer-aided modeling course. Development of three-dimensional drawings and models from engineering sketches and orthographic drawings and utilization of three-dimensional models in design work. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2440. The student may register for either DFTG 2340 or DFTG 2440, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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DFTG 2350 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, according to standards, application of various geometric dimensions and tolerances to production drawings. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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DFTG 2376 Automation Techniques for Integrated Circuit Layout (3)
This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite: DFTG 2333. An advanced course for automated integrated circuit layout techniques. Emphasis on place and route, scripting, and other related topics. (2 Lec., 4 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.
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.