Arch/Eng Drafting

Certificate

Photo: floorplan blueprint with drafting tools The Architectural Engineering Drafting Certificate prepares students for the growing number of entry-level jobs in engineering, construction, and architectural firms. Our laboratory is equiped with industry-standard Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems to provide state-of-the-art graphics training. Coursework includes instruction and hands-on training in:

Prerequisites

Certificate Curriculum
Course Number Course Title Credits
Total 47
BUS236 Interpersonal Communications for the Workplace 5
either EET109
or MATH102
Mathematical Applications for Circuit Analysis
College Algebra
or any higher MATH course
5
ENGl&101 Composition
or any higher ENGL/ENGL& course
5
TDR113 Basic Drafting 5
TDR124 Materials and Methods of Construction 5
TDR134 Systems in Building 5
TDR144 Design and Construction Environment 5
TDR174 Introduction to CAD for Architectural and Engineering Drafting 4
TDR175 Intermediate CAD for Architectural and Engineering Drafting 4
TDR176 Advanced AutoCAD for Architectural and Engineering Drafting 4

Total credits for certificate: 47

Suggested Sequence

  1. 1st Quarter: TDR124, TDR 174
  2. 2nd Quarter: TDR134, TDR 175
  3. 3rd Quarter: TDR144, TDR 176
  4. 4th Quarter: TDR113
  5. Any Quarter: BUS236, EET109 or MATH102 (or higher), ENGL&101 (or higher)

Notes

This program of study is outlined by quarter, and courses should be taken in the indicated sequence. However, it should not be concluded that students will always proceed through their program of study exactly as prescribed here. The number of quarters listed here is minimum. Individual student experience, educational and training background, and personal schedules and demands all may affect the time it takes to finish this program. Also, in general, summer quarter is not considered one of the full-time quarters in the program.

Note: advanced placement testing, work experience, and transfer of credits may result in course waivers, credit transfer, and advanced placement.

This program curriculum contains substantial and coherent general education and related instruction. General education provides the broad, non-specialized portion of the students' education that includes:

  1. Communication
  2. Quantitative Reasoning
  3. Human Relations
  4. U.S. Cultures or Global Studies

The general education requirements address this description of general education. Other program requirements outside of this division (e.g., English and math) represent related instruction in support of skills and knowledge necessary in this field of study.

Safety and industrial hygiene are included throughout the curriculum through lectures and actual demonstrations of safe laboratory techniques.

Throughout this program of study the importance of a responsible and professional work ethic is stressed. Factors leading to such a work ethic are identified and discussed. Instruction is also provided in effective leadership and how it enhances the work environment. Input from this program's industrial advisory committee is essential to curriculum content pertaining to the work ethic and leadership as well as the technically oriented curriculum.

Effective Fall 2008
Certificate of Achievement in Architectural Engineering Drafting
798C / 15.1304