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Drafting Technology Course Descriptions
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DRF 104
Blueprint Reading
2 credits
Offered upon request
Interpreting technical drawings and accompanying specifications. Emphasizes
technical terms and symbols, industrial standards and tolerances. Reading of
working drawings and sketches, basic drafting fundamentals and techniques are
covered. Designated for non-drafting technicians.
DRF 108
Technical Drafting
2 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
Course is designed for students with little or no drafting background. Course
content includes careers in drafting/engineering, use of drafting equipment,
drafting techniques, lettering, geometric construction, multi-view and isometric
drawings, sectional and auxiliary views, and basic dimensioning.
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DRF 150
Dimensioning and Tolerancing
1 credit
Offered every spring semester
An intensive course covering basic and advanced dimensioning techniques. Emphasis
is placed on the ANSI Y14.5M standard for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
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DRF 154 
Introduction to AutoCAD
2 to 3 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
Students will gain hands-on experience using AutoCAD computer drafting software.
Emphasis is placed on the integration of 3D solid modeling and 2D drafting output.
2 Credit
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3 Credit
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DRF 160 
Descriptive Geometry
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
Prerequisite: DRF 154 or concurrent enrollment in DRF 154
The study of lines, planes, successive auxiliary views, intersection of planes,
angles between planes, developments, parallelism, perpendicularity, and the
relationships between various geometric elements.
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DRF 170
Residential Architecture
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
Prerequisite: DRF 154 or concurrent enrollment in DRF 154
Students will be instructed in residential architecture drafting techniques
required to design and draft floor plans, exterior and interior details, and
structural representations. The course will use architectural CAD software to
develop a full set of residential house plans.
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DRF 207
CADD Workshop
1 credits
Offered upon request
For high school and community college teachers, or other interested individuals,
wishing to advance their knowledge and skills in the area of Computer Assisted
Design and Drafting (CADD). This short-term course is geared to meet the various
levels of CADD expertise from beginning to advanced. Attendees will be divided
into skill level groups and areas of interest. Basic technique and commands
will be covered for the beginning skill levels and advanced techniques will
be covered for attendees with experience in the CADD field.
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DRF 214
3D Animation
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Prerequisite: DRF 154
Students become familiar with the different methods of developing 3D graphics
and animation using Alias Wavefront Maya software.
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DRF 220
Machine Drafting
3 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: DRF 154 or concurrent enrollment in DRF 154
This course uses the latest in parametric drafting technology (AutoCAD Mechanical
Desktop, Autodesk Inventor) in the study of mechanical drafting, threads and
fasteners, detail and assembly drawings, section views, and basic dimensioning
and tolerancing techniques.
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DRF 230
Civil Drafting
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
Prerequisite: DRF 154
Studies basic elements of map drafting, including symbols, plotting contour
lines, grid maps, elevation and profiles, closed and open traverse, and basic
use of GPS systems.
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DRF 232
Structural Drafting
2 credits
Offered every spring semester
Prerequisite: DRF 154
A study of the basic elements of structural drafting including symbols, dimensioning,
design, and detail drawing of steel and concrete structures.
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DRF 240
Electronics Drafting
3 credits
Offered upon request
This course covers the basic elements of electronic drafting. Students create
block diagrams, electronic schematics, printed circuit board drawing packages,
and electro-mechanical drawings of racks, panels, and chassis. Use of current
industrial standards is emphasized.
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DRF 261 
DRF 262
Commercial Architecture
2 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: DRF 170 or instructor approval
Course will focus on the use of CAD in the area of commercial architectural
facilities layout and design. Projects involve the creation of commercial floor
plans, external elevations, and site plans. Emphasis is placed upon meeting
the customer needs, local building codes, and industry standards.
2 Credit
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3 Credit
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DRF 263
CAD for Industry
2 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Students will explore different Computer Aided Drafting systems or applications.
Students will select one - two software applications from among AutoCAD LT,
AutoDesk products, architectural or mechanical applications, etc., and produce
working drawings, models, or other appropriate output to demonstrate the use
of each product.
2 Credit
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3 Credit
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DRF 271
Advanced AutoCAD
2 to 3 credits
Offered every spring semester
Prerequisite: DRF 154
Course examines how to use advanced AutoCAD software capabilities. Students
will focus on system customization including menu development and macro programming
using AutoLisp. Advanced drawing techniques and drafting applications will also
be included.
2 Credit
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3 Credit
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DRF 284
Advanced Animation
3 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: DRF 214 or MDC 210
Students study advanced methods of developing and presenting animation.
They become familiar with 2D still frame editing, 3D object creation using available
animation software, composing video segments, and the use of audio tracks in
animation. Students develop storyboards for all projects. Students learn about
and use special effects, cuts, sound, and final editing and output techniques.
Students output completed projects via CD-ROM, Internet, and/or videotape.
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DRF 297
Workshop
1 to 6 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Designed to meet a variety of needs for students in Drafting Technology.
DRF 298
Workshop
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Designed to meet a variety of needs for students in Drafting Technology.
DRF 299
Independent Study
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Design and execution of original projects under faculty supervision.
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