Drafting Degree

*Major requirements for the Associate in Science Degree: Architectural (S125)*		Units
Mathematics through Trigonometry
DRAFT 20	Computer-Aided Drafting and Design I	4
DRAFT 21	Mechanical Design I	3
DRAFT 22	Mechanical Design II	3
DRAFT 43	Three-Dimensional Computer Modeling and Solids Modeling	3
DRAFT 50	Architectural Design I	3
DRAFT 51	Architectural Design II	3
DRAFT 53	Architectural Applications of CAD	4
DRAFT 452	Light Commercial Construction Design	3
ENGIN 26	Engineering Graphics and CAD	3
ID 12	History of Western Architecture	3
Total units for the major		32
*Required General Education courses:*
ART 12	Fundamentals of Design in Three Dimensions	4
PHYS 5	The Ideas of Physics	3
PHYS 6	The Ideas of Physics Laboratory	1
(or any advanced course in physics with a laboratory)
*Requirements for Drafting Technician: Architectural Certificate: (L125)*		Units
Same as the major requirements for the A.S. Degree and general education requirements, plus:		40
COOPED 96ABCD	Cooperative Education: Career Field Studies (any combination to equal 3 units)	3
Total units for the certificate		43

The electrical-electronic drafting technician students study physical science, electronics and technical drafting, including the specific focus on electronic drafting. The skills and knowledge gained in this program prepare qualified students for work as electronic drafting technicians in one of today’s numerous electronic industries.

*Major requirements for the Associate in Science Degree: Architectural (S125)*		Units
Mathematics through Trigonometry
CIS 4	Fundamentals of Microsoft Windows	1.5
DRAFT 20	Computer-Aided Drafting and Design I	4
DRAFT 21	Mechanical Design I	3
DRAFT 22	Mechanical Design II	3
DRAFT 41	Computer-Aided Drafting and Design I	4
DRAFT 43	Three-Dimensional Computer Modeling and Solids Modeling	3
DRAFT 45	Electronic Applications	3
Total units for the major		21.5
PHYS 5	The Ideas of Physics	3
PHYS 6	The Ideas of Physics Laboratory	1
(or any advanced course in physics with a laboratory)
*Requirements for Drafting Technician: Electrical Certificate: (L130)*		Units
Same as the major requirements for the A.S. Degree and general education requirements, plus:		25.5
COOPED 96ABCD	Cooperative Education: Career Field Studies (any combination to equal 3 units)	3
Total units for the certificate		28.5

The program provides fundamental knowledge and skills of drafting. Recommended courses include physical science and drafting through industrial and advanced applications. With the inclusion of Cooperative Education, students may qualify for work as engineering aides or drafting technicians in one of the many engineering or industrial firms in this area.

*Major requirements for the Associate in Science Degree: Mechanical (S135)*		Units
Mathematics through Trigonometry
DRAFT 20	Computer-Aided Drafting and Design I	4
DRAFT 21	Mechanical Design I	3
DRAFT 22	Mechanical Design II	3
DRAFT 41	Computer-Aided Drafting and Design: Mechanical	4
DRAFT 43	Three-Dimensional Computer Modeling and Solids Modeling	3
DRAFT 77	Industrial Design Applications	4
DRAFT 78	Advanced Design Applications	4
ENGIN 26	Engineering Graphics and CAD	3
Total units for the major		28
*Required General Education courses:*
PHYS 5	The Ideas of Physics	3
PHYS 6	The Ideas of Physics Laboratory	1
(or any advanced course in physics with a laboratory)
*Requirements for Drafting Technician: Mechanical Certificate: (L135)*		Units
Same as the major requirements for the A.S. Degree and general education requirements, plus:		32
COOPED 96ABCD	Cooperative Education: Career Field Studies (any combination to equal 3 units)	3
Total units for the certificate		35

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