Course Descriptions

DT-24 CAD Graphics
(0.5 units lab) Grade Only CSU A comprehensive overview of Computer AIded Drafting (CAD) for non-drafting majors. The course focuses on the application of commercial grade CAD software to develop 2D and 3D vector graphics, hard copy and digital output, and drawing productivity techniques.

DT-25 Computer Aided Design and Drafting
(4 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU and UC An intermediate level study of Computer-Aided Design and Drafting. Students will expand their ability to use CAD software to create, modify, and plot 2D architectural, mechanical, and civil design drawings with consideration for productivity and industry standard practices. Prerequisite: ENGR-23

DT-31 Civil Design Drafting
(3 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU A study of civil design drafting with a focus on the preparation of drawings used in the civil engineering industry. Students will develop proficiency in the application of civil design CAD software to draft designs per industry standards. Prerequisite: ENGR-23

DT-32 Civil Design Drafting
(3 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU An intermediate level study of civil design drafting with a focus on the preparation of drawings used in the civil engineering industry. Students will develop proficiency in the application of civil design CAD software to draft designs relating to land use, hydrology, utilities, and transportation. Prerequisite: DT-31

DT-50 3D CAD Applications
(4 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU An intermediate level study of 3D modeling and presentation methods used in the design and drafting industry. S tudents will study the creation and application of wireframe, surface, solid, and parametric CAD models as well as design visualization techniques and rapid prototyping processes. Prerequisite: ENGR-23

DT-62 Mechanical Design Drafting Fundamentals
(3 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU A study of mechanical drafting with a focus on the development of 3D feature-based parametric models and technical drawings. Students will develop proficiency in the application of mechanical CAD software to draft designs per industry standards. Prerequisite: ENGR-23

DT-63 Mechanical Design Drafting
(3 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU A study of mechanical drafting with a focus on the development of 3D feature-based parametric part and assembly models. Students will develop proficiency in the application of mechanical CAD software to draft multi-part designs per industry standards. Additional topics include threads and fasteners, weldments, sheet metal, and tolerancing. Prerequisite: DT-62

DT-71 Architectural Drafting Fundamentals
(3 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU A study of architectural drafting with an emphasis on the creation of a building information model. Students will develop proficiency in the application of architectural CAD software to develop common architectural plans. Prerequisite: ENGR-23

DT-73 Architectural Drafting - Residential Design
(3 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU A study of architectural drafting with an emphasis on the creation of a building information model and the resulting residential architectural plans. Students will develop complete plan sets with consideration for aesthetics, methods of construction, building codes, and common industry practices. Prerequisite: DT-71

DT-80 Modeling and Animation
(4 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU A study of 3D computer modeling, animation, and visualization. Students will use commercial grade software to create 3D content with consideration for design, color, texture, light, and output requirements. Prerequisite: DT-24 or ENGR-23

DT-81 3D Character Modeling and Animation
(3 units lecture/lab) CR/NC option CSU An intermediate level study of 3D digital character modeling, rigging, animation, and rendering concepts for use in film, game, and simulation development Prerequisite: DT-80