List of Courses

Drafting

• DRF 160 Machine Blueprint Reading (3 Cr.)

  Introduces interpreting of various blueprints and working drawings. Applies basic principles and techniques such as visualization of an object, orthographic projection, technical sketching and drafting terminology. Requires outside preparation. Lecture 3 hours per week.

• DRF 161 Blueprint Reading I (1-2 Cr.)

  Teaches the application of basic principles, visualization, orthographic projection, detail of drafting shop process and terminology, assembly drawings and exploded views. Considers dimensioning, changes and corrections, classes of fits, tolerances and allowances, sections and convention in blueprint reading. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

• DRF 162 Blueprint Reading II (2 Cr.)

  Emphasizes industrial prints, auxiliary views, pictorial drawings, simplified drafting procedures, production drawing, operation sheets, tool drawing, assembly drawings and detailed prints. Prerequisite: DRF 171. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

• DRF 165 Architectural Blueprint Reading (3 Cr.)

  Emphasizes reading, understanding and interpreting standard types of architectural drawings including plans, elevation, section and details. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

• DRF 175 Schematics and Mechanical Diagrams (2 Cr.)

  Covers interpretation of basic shop drawings, conventional symbols, common electrical and electronics symbols, wiring diagrams, hydraulic and pneumatic symbols, schematic drawings and piping diagrams. Lecture 2 hours per week.

• DRF 211 Advanced Technical Drafting I (3 Cr.)

  Teaches use of drafting equipment, with possible CAD applications, emphasizing knowledge and skill required for industrial drawing. May include piping, gearing, geometric and positional tolerances, drawing layout and lettering of all types. Prerequisite: DRF 225. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.

• DRF 225 Machine Drawing and Design (3 Cr.)

  Teaches design of basic machine elements and the analysis of linear and geometric tolerancing including the preparation of complete design and production drawings. Prerequisite: EGR 110. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.

• DRF 231 Computer Aided Drafting I (3 Cr.)

  Teaches computer aided drafting concepts and equipment design to develop a general understanding of components and operate a typical CAD system. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

• DRF 232 Computer Aided Drafting II (3 Cr.)

  Teaches advanced operation in computer-aided drafting. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

• DRF 233 Computer Aided Drafting III (3 Cr.)

  Introduces programming skills and exposes student to geometric modeling. Focuses on proficiency in production drawing using a CAD system. Prerequisite: DRF 232. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

• DRF 280 Design Capstone Project (3 Cr.)

  Focuses on design projects developed in independently and in consultation with the Instructor. Topics covered but not limited to, parametric modeling, civil, mechanical piping, architectural applications, structural, electro-mechanical, 3-D Solids, exploration of application software and the integration of CAD/CAM. Prerequisites: DRF 233, MEC 116 and ARC 122, or DRF 211 or 212 and DRF 201 or 199. Lecture 3 hours per week.