Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology

Associate of Applied Science

Overview

Welcome to the Computer Sciences & Technology Department. The department provides instruction in three different Workforce Education programs. Each program's student learning outcomes align with industry skillset  demands  to ensure a greater probability for employment upon graduation. The department also provides instruction for the Laredo College core curriculum as well as in an Associate of Science Degree involving a Computer Science concentration.

The mission of the Computer Sciences & Technology Department is to fulfil the learning objectives of each one of our students, while providing quality, relevant, hands-on instruction. Students will be encouraged to engage in an environment conducive for learning. The department's goal for each of our students is to inspire them to fully attain their learning potential.

Information

The AAS program in Computer-Aided Drafting & Design Technology is designed to produce computer draftsmen skilled in computer graphics equipment, solid modeling, architectural, residential, and civil drafting, surveying, geographic information systems, and drone aviation technology.

The program utilizes in-demand software used in industry including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, Land Development Desktop, Civil-3D, Revit, Inventor, Solid Works, and ESRI. The program includes a capstone course and a cooperative internship. At the conclusion of the program, students will be required to test for Autocad certification.



Plan of Study

Recommended Course Sequence Semesters Offered Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER
DFTG 1305 - Introduction to Technical Drafting Fall, Spring 3
DFTG 1309 - Basic Computer Aided Drafting Fall, Spring 3
DFTG 1330 - Civil Drafting I Fall 3
DFTG 1310 - Specialized Basic Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Fall 3
12 Hours
SECOND SEMESTER
DFTG 1317 - Architectural Drafting – Residential Spring 3
DFTG 2319 - Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting Spring 3
DFTG 2321 - Topographical Drafting Spring 3
DFTG 2340 - Solid Modeling/Design Spring 3
12 Hours
THIRD SEMESTER
DFTG 2312 - Technical Illustration and Presentation Summer, Fall 3
3 Hours
FOURTH SEMESTER
MATH X3XX Mathematics Elective (CORE) Fall, Spring 3
3 Hours
FIFTH SEMESTER
DFTG 1345 - Parametric Modeling and Design Fall 3
DFTG 2328 - Architectural Drafting-Commercial Fall 3
DFTG 2349 - CAD Management Fall, Spring 3
SPCH X3XX Component Area Option Elective (CORE) Fall 3
English 1301 - Composition I Fall, Spring 3
15 Hours
SIXTH SEMESTER
DFTG 2281 - Cooperative Education - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General Spring 2
DFTG 2332 - Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting CAPSTONE 1 Spring 3
DFTG 2438 - Final Project - Advanced Drafting Spring 4
XXXX X3XX Language, Philosophy and Culture/Creative Arts Elective (CORE) Fall, Spring 3
XXXX X3XX American History/Government/Political Science/Social and Behavioral Science Elective (CORE) Fall, Spring 3
15 Hours
AAS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS/PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Note: All Computer Aided Drafting and Design courses require a grade of "C" or better. 

1Capstone Experience: DFTG 2332 Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting CAPSTONE is a course taught in the last semester. The learning experiences in this course result in a consolidation of a student's educational programmatic experience.