Drafting, Manufacturing Technologies, AAS
Program Description
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Manufacturing Technologies, Drafting is a critical skill for a diversity of industries, including manufacturing, engineering, construction, and architecture. Students in the TMCC drafting program develop both manual and computerized drafting skills, including standard two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional solid modeling. With an AAS degree, drafters are prepared to work with designers and engineers to develop graphic instructions used to complete a variety of projects.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CADD 100 | Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting | 3 |
| DFT 100 | Basic Drafting Principles | 3 |
| DFT 110 | Print Reading for Industry | 3 |
| Humanities/Diversity 1 | 3 | |
| Mathematics 2 | 3 | |
| OSH 222 | General Industry Safety | 1 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| CADD 105 | Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting | 3 |
| CADD 140 | Technical Drafting I | 3 |
| CADD 141 | Technical Drafting II | 3 |
| English/Communications 2 | 3 | |
| MATH 127 | Pre-Calculus II | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| CADD 142 | Technical Drafting III | 3 |
| Choose any CADD course not required in emphasis 2 | 3 | |
| Communications/English 1 | 3 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 1 | 3 | |
| MPT 140 | Quality Control | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| CADD 245 | Solid Modeling and Parametric Design | 3 |
| CADD 299 | Capstone/Assessment | 1 |
| Human Relations 2 | 3 | |
| ENGR 100 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 3 |
| Science 2 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
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Program Requirements
AAS degrees are generally non-transfer degrees that are designed for students to enter the workforce.
To earn an AAS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AAS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Diversity | [3] | |
| Communications/English | 6 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Technical Communications I | ||
| Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science | 3 | |
| Human Relations | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Workplace Readiness | ||
| Mathematics | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Pre-Calculus I | ||
| Science | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Introductory Physics | ||
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions | 3 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| DFT 110 | Print Reading for Industry | 3 |
| MPT 140 | Quality Control | 3 |
| OSH 222 | General Industry Safety | 1 |
| Emphasis Requirements | ||
| CADD 100 | Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting | 3 |
| CADD 105 | Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting | 3 |
| CADD 140 | Technical Drafting I | 3 |
| CADD 141 | Technical Drafting II | 3 |
| CADD 142 | Technical Drafting III | 3 |
| CADD 245 | Solid Modeling and Parametric Design | 3 |
| CADD 299 | Capstone/Assessment | 1 |
| Select 3 units from remaining CADD classes | 3 | |
| DFT 100 | Basic Drafting Principles | 3 |
| ENGR 100 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 3 |
| MATH 127 | Pre-Calculus II | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to 3D Studio Max | ||
| Introduction to Information Systems | ||
| Inspection Techniques | ||
| Total Units | 62 | |
Program Outcomes
Students completing the emphasis will:
PSLO1: Understand drafting conventions including symbols, linetypes, lineweights, and dimension styles as applicable to mechanical drawings.
PSLO2: Create complex drawings including orthographic projections, pictorials, working drawings, and development drawings; and prepare drawing details including auxiliary views, sections, tolerances, and surface finishes, all within specifications.
PSLO3: Create complex 3D models to specifications using advanced commands.
