College Catalog Programs of Study 2010-2011

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Drafting Specialization

Associate of Applied Science

AL, AN

Purpose:

This curriculum is designed to provide individuals with skills, knowledge, and techniques to obtain employment as a drafter in any of the many architectural or engineering firms and other organizations requiring drafting and design professionals. This degree offers a broad range of drafting experiences. With technical electives each individual is offered the opportunity to emphasize a particular drafting area of interest.

Internships are available through Cooperative Education and students are encouraged to participate to complement academic preparation.

Two Years Credits
1st Semester
ARC 123 Architectural Graphics I 3
CSC 110 Introduction to Computing or ETR 106 Basic Program Applied to Electrical/Electronic Calculations 2-3
1CST Elective 3
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
2MTH 166 Precalculus with Trigonometry 5
3SDV Elective 1
Total   17-18
2nd Semester
6__ Technical Elective 2
6__ Technical Elective 3
5__ Social Science Elective 3
ARC 124 Architectural Graphics II 3
CAD 201 Computer Aided Drafting & Design I 4
4PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness 1
4PED/RPK Elective 1
Total   17
3rd Semester
7__ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
ARC 133 Construction Methodology & Procedures I 3
CAD 202 Computer Aided Drafting & Design II 4
EGR 130 Statics & Strength of Materials 5
EGR 115 Engineering Graphics 2
Total   17
4th Semester
6__ Technical Elective 3
6__ Technical Elective 3
8CIV 171 Surveying I 3
6,8CIV 210 Structural Systems or Technical Elective 4-5
9MEC 118 Automated Manufacturing Technology 3
Total   16-17
Total credits for the Drafting Specialization in ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Drafting Specialization=67-69

1 The CST elective may be selected from the following: CST 100, 110, 115, 126, 227 or 229.
2 MTH 163-164, 6 cr., may be substituted for MTH 166.
3 Students can take SDV 100 College Success Skills or the SDV 101 Orientation section related to their particular program.
4 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK activities course. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
5 The social science elective may be selected from the social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives. Students planning to transfer should consider taking HIS 101-102 or HIS 111-112.
6 Technical electives may be selected from ARC, CIV, CAD, or ETR prefixes. MEC 210 (which is offered only on Annandale Campus) may also be selected.
7 Humanities/fine arts elective may be selected from the humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives.
8 CIV courses are offered only on the Alexandria campus.
9 MEC 118 is offered only on the Annandale campus.