BASIC DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY The mission of the Basic Drafting Technology Program at Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute is to provide the training necessary for students to be competitive in the workforce by strengthening the basic, occupational, communication, and technical skills required to become economically selfsufficient or to use acquired training as a foundation to higher education. Length of Program: 37 Weeks 1,110 Clock Hours Approximate Cost of Books and Supplies: $740.00 (Subject to change) Enrollment Limitation: 25 Students A student enrolled for a total of twelve (12) semester credit hours or more will be considered a full-time student. Course requirements for graduation are: 54 Hours * DRT 1106 Architectural Drafting I 176 * DRT 1203 Introduction to CAD 80 DRT 1205 Architectural Drafting II 144 * MDT 1102 Mechanical Drafting I 64 * MDT 1203 Electrical/Electronic Drafting 64 * MDT 1304 Mechanical Drafting II 100 * MDT 1403 Industrial Machine Drafting I 80 * MDT 1502 Industrial Machine Drafting II 64 * MDT 1602 Industrial Machine Drafting III 50 COM 1103 Technical Communications I 48 COM 1203 Technical Communications II 48 * COM 1303 Technical Writing & Speaking 48 MTH 1103 Technical Mathematics I 48 MTH 1203 Technical Mathematics II Drafting 48 * MTH 1303 Algebra and Geometry 48 *Courses are transferable to EACC toward an AAS degree *For information on gainful employment, please refer to our Website: www.crti.tec.ar.us.
PROGRAM OUTLINE BASIC DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY First Semester 16 Weeks *C L WB CR Hours DRT 1106 Architectural Drafting I 2 9 0 6 (176) DRT 1203 Introduction to CAD 2 3 0 3 (80) MDT 1403 Industrial Machine Drafting I 2 3 0 3 (80) COM 1103 Technical Communications I 3 0 0 3 (48) MTH 1103 Technical Mathematics I 3 0 0 3 (48) MTH 1303 Algebra and Geometry 3 0 0 3 (48) Total Credit Hours (21) Second Semester 16 Weeks DRT 1205 Architectural Drafting II 2 6 1 5 (144) MDT 1102 Mechanical Drafting I 1 2 1 2 (64) MDT 1203 Electrical/Electronic Drafting 2 2 0 3 (64) MDT 1502 Industrial Machine Drafting II 1 2 1 2 (64) COM 1203 Technical Communications II 3 0 0 3 (48) COM 1303 Technical Writing & Speaking 3 0 0 3 (48) MTH 1203 Technical Mathematics II Drafting 3 0 0 3 (48) Total Credit Hours (21) Summer Term 5 Weeks MDT 1304 Mechanical Drafting II 9 8 3 4 (100) MDT 1602 Industrial Machine Drafting III 6 3 1 2 (50) *C: Classroom (Theory) hours per week L: Laboratory (Shop) hours per week WB: Work-Based hours per week CR: Semester credit hours for course Total Credit Hours (6) 55
BASIC DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS DRT 1106 ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING I (2-9-0-6) An introductory study of the basic information necessary for planning and designing various types of dwellings, preparing manual and computer-based architectural working drawings, and discovering the latest products and building techniques. This course provides knowledge of architectural drawing with emphasis on residential design. Skills development using the computer as a drafting/design tool in making drawings for residential design is stressed. DRT 1203 INTRODUCTION TO CAD (2-3-0-3) This is an introduction to history, terminology, styles, basic applications to the keys, start-up and shutdown procedures, printing, and plotting. Beginning hands-on applications. This course is designed to provide a basic knowledge of computer aided drafting systems and their application to the drafting field. The student will become knowledgeable in using the computer as a drafting tool to create detail drawings. DRT 1205 ARCHTECTURAL DRAFTING II (2-6-1-5) A continuation of DRT 1106 Architectural Drafting I that explores a more in-depth look at residential design. Emphasis is placed on space planning, roof design, floor plans, foundations, loads, stairways, and project management of construction. Prerequisite: DRT 1106 Architectural Drafting I MDT 1102 MECHANICAL DRAFTING I (1-2-1-2) This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of working drawings, including detail and assembly drawings, bills of materials, technical data, and related research. This course extends the student s knowledge of the drafting field relating to mechanical components used in industry. This course allows the student to develop additional skills in using the computer as a drafting/design tool. Prerequisite: DRT 1203 Introduction to CAD 56
MDT 1203 ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC DRAFTING (2-2-0-3) This course extends the student s knowledge of the drafting field to the electrical/electronics industry. A study of symbols and terms, electrical theory and safety, NEC, NEMA, across-the-line diagrams, monolithic schematic drawings, printed and micro-chip circuit drawings, and related sheet metal development drawings are emphasized. MDT 1304 MECHANICAL DRAFTING II (9-8-3-4) This course is a continuation of MDT 1102 Mechanical Drafting I with emphasis on advanced techniques and knowledge employed in the planning of mechanical objects. Including instruction in pipe drafting and the use of tolerancing and dimensioning techniques. This is a study of the concepts and functions of tolerances, fasteners, cams, and gears. Graphic emphasis is upon the development of drawing expertise. Prerequisite: MDT 1102 Mechanical Drafting I MDT 1403 INDUSTRIAL MACHINE DRAFTING I (2-3-0-3) This course is a study of machine design philosophy, design analysis, and dimensional determination. This course is designed to provide basic knowledge relating to mechanical drawing on the technical level. Topics covered include basic drafting techniques, lettering, geometric construction, multi-view and pictorial sketching, auxiliary views, sectioning, and dimensioning plus a laboratory activity to assist the student in obtaining necessary graphic skills. MDT 1502 INDUSTRIAL MACHINE DRAFTING II (1-2-1-2) This course is designed to be a continuation of MDT 1403 Industrial Machine Drafting I. Subject areas will include plotting, dimensioning, sectional views, and pictorials. The lab component is designed to expand the information and number of drawings in the subject area being covered. Emphasis is placed on dimensioning and sectional views. Prerequisite: MDT 1403 Industrial Machine Drafting I MDT 1602 INDUSTRIAL MACHINE DRAFTING III (6-3-1-2) A continuation of MDT 1502 Industrial Machine Drafting II with emphasis on advanced drawings used in industrial machine drafting, to include orthographics, arrangement of views, auxiliary views, sections, 57
pictorial drawings, attributes, slide shows, the user coordinate system, 3-D faces, and solid modeling. Prerequisites: MDT 1502 Industrial Machine Drafting II COM 1103 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS I (3-0-0-3) This course provides instruction in goal setting, occupational awareness, self-motivational techniques, time management skills, community involvement, stress factors, employability skills, and assembling an employment portfolio. These skills will be taught as they relate to self-improvement and civic, social, and business awareness. Upon completion of this course, the student will have completed Level I and Level II of the Skills USA Professional Development Program Curriculum. Upon completion of the Level I and Level II objectives, the student will return to his/her instructional program. COM 1203 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS II (3-0-0-3) This course provides instruction in writing resumes and cover letters, interviewing skills, conflict resolution skills, developing customer service skills, supervisory skills, how to develop a job search network, and continue working on the student s employment portfolio. These skills will be taught as they relate to workforce basics and professional strategies. Upon completion of this course, the student will have completed Level III and Level IV of the Skills USA Professional Development Program Curriculum. Upon completion of the Level III and Level IV objectives, the student will return to his/her instructional program. Prerequisite: COM 1103 Technical Communications I COM 1303 TECHNICAL WRITING & SPEAKING (3-0-0-3) This course is a study of technical writing and speaking related to writing style, memorandums, business letters, resumes, work orders, accident reports, maintenance records, and equipment description. Students learn correct writing and oral presentation techniques. Topics include electronic communication, informal and formal reports, proposals, graphics, oral communication, and research presentations. This course utilizes computers and requires keyboarding skills. MTH 1103 TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS I (3-0-0-3) Designed to develop competencies in whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, measures, tables and graphs, and calculator usage. 58
MTH 1203 TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS II DRAFTING (3-0-0-3) This course is designed to reinforce the basic math skills taught in MTH 1103 Technical Mathematics I and to provide instruction in the specific math skills needed for the Basic Drafting Technology Program. Prerequisite: MTH 1103 Technical Mathematics I MTH 1303 ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRY (3-0-0-3) This course is designed to develop competencies in mathematics useful in building or measuring as applied to drafting technology. Course content includes beginning math covering arithmetic through beginning algebra with signed numbers, equations, percents, ratios, inequalities, factoring, exponents, radicals, rational expressions, and graphing. 59