2022 - 2023 Catalog
Course Descriptions for DFTG
Course Number: DFTG 1309 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC, RLC
Course Description: 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC, RLC
Course Title: Basic Computer-Aided Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: DFTG 1325 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: 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. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1425. The student may register for either DFTG 1325 or DFTG 1425 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Blueprint Reading and Sketching
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1425. The student may register for either DFTG 1325 or DFTG 1425 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1329 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: A basic course including layout and design of electro-mechanical equipment from engineering notes and sketches. Emphasis on drawing of electronic equipment control panels, interior hardware, exterior enclosures, detailed and assembly drawings with a parts list, and flat pattern layouts. (2 Lec, 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Electro-Mechanical Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A basic course including layout and design of electro-mechanical equipment from engineering notes and sketches. Emphasis on drawing of electronic equipment control panels, interior hardware, exterior enclosures, detailed and assembly drawings with a parts list, and flat pattern layouts. (2 Lec, 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1333 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Mechanical Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: DFTG 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC
Course Description: Parametric-based design software for 3D design and drafting. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1445. The student may register for either DFTG 1345 or DFTG 1445 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC
Course Title: Parametric Modeling and Design
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Parametric-based design software for 3D design and drafting. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1445. The student may register for either DFTG 1345 or DFTG 1445 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1358 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: A study of the principles of layout of electrical and electronic drawings, stressing modern representation used for block diagrams, schematic diagrams, logic diagrams, wiring/assembly drawings, printed circuit board layouts, motor control diagrams, power distribution diagrams, and electrical one-line diagrams. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Electrical/Electronics Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of the principles of layout of electrical and electronic drawings, stressing modern representation used for block diagrams, schematic diagrams, logic diagrams, wiring/assembly drawings, printed circuit board layouts, motor control diagrams, power distribution diagrams, and electrical one-line diagrams. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1395 (3 Credit Hours) Reinstated course added May 16, 2022
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Special Topics in Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: DFTG 1405 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: An introduction to reading, interpreting, and developing technical drawings, including the principles of drafting and computer-aided design. 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., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Introduction to Technical Drawing
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An introduction to reading, interpreting, and developing technical drawings, including the principles of drafting and computer-aided design. 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., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1409 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Description: 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, coordinating systems and plot/print to scale. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1309. The student may register for either DFTG 1309 or DFTG 1409 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: Basic Computer-Aided Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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, coordinating systems and plot/print to scale. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1309. The student may register for either DFTG 1309 or DFTG 1409 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 1445 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: Parametric-based design software for 3D design and drafting. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1345. The student may register for either DFTG 1345 or DFTG 1445 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Parametric Modeling and Design
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Parametric-based design software for 3D design and drafting. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 1345. The student may register for either DFTG 1345 or DFTG 1445 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2323 (3 Credit Hours) Reinstated course added May 17, 2022
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: A study of pipe fittings, symbols, specifications and their applications to a piping process system. Creation of symbols and their usage in flow diagrams, plans, elevations, and isometrics. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Pipe Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of pipe fittings, symbols, specifications and their applications to a piping process system. Creation of symbols and their usage in flow diagrams, plans, elevations, and isometrics. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2332 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC
Course Description: Application of advanced CAD techniques. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2432. The student may register for either DFTG 2332 or DFTG 2432 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC
Course Title: Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Application of advanced CAD techniques. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2432. The student may register for either DFTG 2332 or DFTG 2432 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2335 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC
Prerequisite Recommended: DFTG 1309.
Course Description: Use parametric-based software for mechanical design for advanced modeling and analysis. 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC
Course Title: Advanced Technologies in Mechanical Design and Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: DFTG 1309.
Course Description: Use parametric-based software for mechanical design for advanced modeling and analysis. 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.)
Course Number: DFTG 2350 (3 Credit Hours) Reinstated course added April 26, 2022
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, according to standards, application of various geometric dimensions and tolerances to production drawings. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, according to standards, application of various geometric dimensions and tolerances to production drawings. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2380 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Cooperative Education-Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: DFTG 2419 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Prerequisite Recommended: Basic Computer-Aided Drafting or the approval of the instructor.
Course Description: Continuation of practices and techniques in computer-aided design including the development and use of prototype drawings, construction of pictorial drawings, extracting data, and basics of 3D. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2319. The student may register for either DFTG 2319 or DFTG 2419 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Basic Computer-Aided Drafting or the approval of the instructor.
Course Description: Continuation of practices and techniques in computer-aided design including the development and use of prototype drawings, construction of pictorial drawings, extracting data, and basics of 3D. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2319. The student may register for either DFTG 2319 or DFTG 2419 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2432 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Prerequisite Required: DFTG 2419 or equivalent (course substitution to be approved by a CAD faculty member).
Course Description: Application of advanced CAD techniques. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2332. The student may register for either DFTG 2332 or DFTG 2432 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: DFTG 2419 or equivalent (course substitution to be approved by a CAD faculty member).
Course Description: Application of advanced CAD techniques. This course is cross-listed as DFTG 2332. The student may register for either DFTG 2332 or DFTG 2432 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2435 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Prerequisite Required: DFTG 2419 or equivalent (course substitution to be approved by a CAD faculty member).
Course Description: 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., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Advanced Technologies in Mechanical Design and Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: DFTG 2419 or equivalent (course substitution to be approved by a CAD faculty member).
Course Description: 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., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2440 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: 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 2340 or DFTG 2440 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Solid Modeling/Design
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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 2340 or DFTG 2440 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: DFTG 2445 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: A continuation of pipe drafting concepts building on the basic principles acquired in pipe drafting. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Advanced Pipe Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A continuation of pipe drafting concepts building on the basic principles acquired in pipe drafting. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
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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.