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DFTG 1215   Architectural Blueprint Reading (2)
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A study of the fundamentals of blueprint reading for the construction industry. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)

DFTG 1315   Architectural Blueprint Reading (3)
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Prerequisite: Introductory.
The fundamentals of blueprint reading for the construction industry will be examined. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

DFTG 1325   Blueprint Reading and Sketching (3)
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An introduction to reading and interpreting working drawings for fabrication processes and associated trades. Use of sketching techniques to create pictorial and multiple-view drawings. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

DFTG 1392   Special Topics in Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD (3)
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Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

DFTG 1395   Special Topics in Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD (3)
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Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

DFTG 1405   Technical Drafting (4)
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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.)

DFTG 1409   Basic Computer-Aided Drafting (4)
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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. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1309. The student may register for either DFTG 1409 or DFTG 1309, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)

DFTG 1417   Architectural Drafting - Residential (4)
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Architectural drafting procedures, practices and symbols, including preparation of detailed working drawings for residential structure with emphasis on light frame construction methods. (2 Lec., 5 Lab.)

DFTG 1491   Special Topics in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General (4)
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Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

DFTG 2321   Topographical Drafting (3)
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A course in map drafting. Emphasis is given to plotting of surveyors field notes, plotting elevations, contour drawings, plan and profiles, and laying out traverses. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

DFTG 2336   Computer-Aided Drafting Programming (3)
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Emphasis on the productivity of CAD software through development of computer-aided drafting programs with emphasis on database design, access techniques, and structure methods with particular application in engineering graphics. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

DFTG 2347   Advanced Technical Animation and Rendering (3)
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Advanced three-dimensional (3-D) modeling and rendering techniques using industry standard software. Includes organic modeling techniques, particle and volumetric effects, and setting up a model with weight maps, hierarchies, and constraints. Emphasizes advanced use of camera settings, lighting, and surface to create detailed environments. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

DFTG 2380   Cooperative Education-Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General (3)
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Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Lab.)

DFTG 2381   Cooperative Education-Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General (3)
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Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 15 Lab.)

DFTG 2402   Machine Drafting (4)
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Production of detail and assembly drawings of machines, threads, gears, cams, tolerances and limit dimensioning, surface finishes, and precision drawings. (2 Lec., 5 Lab.)

DFTG 2419   Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting (4)
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Prerequisite: Basic Computer-Aided Drafting or the approval of the instructor.
The fundamentals of computer aided drafting using an alternative computer aided drafting program. Emphasis is placed on drawing set-up; creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating, and scaling objects; adding text and dimensions; using layers and coordinating systems; as well as using input and output devices. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)

DFTG 2428   Architectural Drafting-Commercial (4)
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Prerequisite: Basic Architectural Drafting Skills or the approval of the instructor.
Architectural drafting procedures, practices, and symbols including the preparation of detailed working drawings for a commercial building, with emphasis on commercial construction methods. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2328. The student may register for either DFTG 2428 or DFTG 2328, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 5 Lab.)

DFTG 2431   Advanced Technologies in Architectural Design and Drafting (4)
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Prerequisite: DFTG 1417.
Use of architectural specific software to execute the elements required in designing standard architectural exhibits utilizing custom features to create walls, windows and specific design requirements for construction in residential/commercial and industrial architecture. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)

DFTG 2432   Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting (4)
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Exploration of the use of system customization for drawing production enhancement and the principles of data manipulation. Presentation of advanced applications, such as three-dimensional objects creation and linking graphic entities to external non-graphic data. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)

DFTG 2435   Advanced Technologies in Mechanical Design and Drafting (4)
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Prerequisite: DFTG 1409.
Use parametric based mechanical design software for mechanical assembly design and drafting. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2335. The student may register for either DFTG 2335 or DFTG 2435, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 5 Lab.)

DFTG 2440   Solid Modeling/Design (4)
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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 2340. The student may register for either DFTG 2440 or DFTG 2340, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 5 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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