Course Descriptions

DT-24 CAD Graphics
CSU (0.5 units lab)
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 2-D and 3-D vector graphics, hard copy and digital output, and drawing productivity techniques.

DT-25 Computer-Aided Design and Drafting
CSU and UC (3 units lecture/lab)
An intermediate level study of Computer-Aided Design and Drafting as related to common drafting applications. Students will use CAD software to create, modify, and plot drawings with consideration for productivity and industry standard practices.
Prerequisite: ENGR-23

DT-31 Civil Drafting Fundamentals
CSU (3 units lecture/lab)
A study of civil design drafting practices and the preparation of drawings used in the civil engineering industry. Students will use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to complete projects relating to interpretation of survey data, profiles and cross sections, land subdivision, site and grading plans, and basic earthwork calculations.
Prerequisite: ENGR-23

DT-32 Advanced Civil Drafting Applications
CSU (3 units lecture/lab)
An advanced study of civil drafting practices and the preparation of drawings used in the civil engineering industry. Students will use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to complete projects relating to the development of maps used for transportation, site development, and hydrology. Other topics will include specifications for utilities and underground piping, structural plans, and integration of Geographic Information System (GIS) data.
Prerequisite: DT-31

DT-44 Advanced CAD Applications
CSU (3 units lecture/lab)
A study and practice of advanced CAD concepts and applications necessary to maximize drafting productivity. Topics include LISP programming, linking, and embedding of CAD data, customizing the user interface, development of macros, and creation of specialized symbol libraries.
Prerequisite: DT-25
Note: Students will be required to have a general working knowledge of a recent release (within the last three releases) of AutoCAD prior to participating in this course.

DT-50 3D CAD Applications
CSU (3 units lecture/lab)
A study and practice of 3D CAD concepts and applications. Students will develop skill in wire frame, surface, and solid model creation. Feature- based parametric modeling will be explored, as well as photorealistic rendering techniques.
Prerequisite: DT-25
Note: Students will be required to have a general working knowledge of a recent release (within the last three releases) of AutoCAD prior to participating in this course.

DT-62 Industrial Drafting
CSU (3 units lecture/lab)
A course to develop students' skills and knowledge in the field of drafting as it relates to industrial manufacturing applications. Topics will include precision dimensioning and tolerancing, thread and fasteners, overview of manufacturing processes and materials, auxiliary and section views, detail drawings of machine parts and assembly drawings. Students will use the CAD/CAM lab to complete their projects.
Prerequisite: ENGR-23

DT-63 Mechanical Design Drafting
CSU (3 units lecture/lab)
A course designed to develop student's skill and knowledge in the field design drafting in the engineering and manufacturing industry. Topics of study will include casting and forging drawings, weldment drafting, sheetmetal layout, mechanical system and 3-D design and analysis. Individualized projects will allow students to study the elements of industrial design with a focus on design for manufacturing productivity. Students will use the CAD/CAM lab to complete their projects.
Prerequisite: DT-25

DT-71 Architectural Drafting Techniques
CSU (3 units lecture/lab)
A study of drafting with an emphasis on the development of complete architectural plans. Students will create plan sets with consideration for aesthetics, methods of construction, building codes, and common industry practices. Manual and CAD architectural drafting techniques will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: ENGR-23

DT-73 Residential Design
CSU (3 units lecture/lab)
A study of residential design practices, drafting of working drawings, and development of construction specifications. Students will work collaboratively on the computer-aided design of the Construction Technology project house to be built the following academic year. Design criteria will include lot condition, neighborhood, market value, form, and function. Students will work with local building departments to secure approval of plans.
Prerequisite: DT-71

DT-80 Modeling and Animation
CSU (4 units lecture/lab)
An introduction to 3-D modeling applications and animation on the personal computer. Students will use commercial grade software to create 3-D visualizations and develop animation routines with consideration for design, color, texture, and light.
Prerequisite: DT-24 or ENGR-23