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Courses Applicable to Each Department

The following two generic course descriptions are available to each department listed on this page.

Department Prefix 888 (Course Name) 1-6 cr. hrs.

Designates a course taken at another institution and accepted for transfer credit by the department. This course number is used whenever no comparable course exists in the college catalog. This course number may appear more than once on a student transcript.

Department Prefix 998 (Course Name) Variable Credit

Designates a new course offered by the department which is being evaluated as to the appropriateness of the course to the major and/or the interest of students in enrolling in this particular topic. This course number may appear more than once on a student transcript.

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Abbreviations

(C) City Campus
(N) North Campus
(S) South Campus
F Fall
S Spring
F/S Fall and Spring
SS Summer Session
F+ Offered every other Fall
S+ Offered every other Spring
N Non-Credit

Course Descriptions by Curriculum

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CADD Technology

 
DF-104
TECH GRAPHICS I
A study of the technical graphic language in accordance with industrial concepts and practices included in current engineering drawing standards. Instruction covers the study of free-hand technical sketching techniques, the fundamental theory of orthographic projection, and the concepts of dimensioning. F/S (N) the fundamental theory of orthographic projection, and of the concepts of dimensioning. An introduction is made to limit dimensioning, to true position and geometric tolerancing, and to pictorial drawing. Topics include threads and fasteners, an introduction to detail, and assembly drawings, and finally an introduction to CAD. F/S (N)
 
DF-105
TECH GRAPHICS II
Limit dimensioning, true position, and geometric tolerancing of mating components. Drawings will include use of technical standards, complete detail and assembly drawings, and technical sketches of actual machine assemblies. Included topics are intersections and developments and use of welding, piping, and fluid power symbols. Prerequisite: DF 104. F/S (S) F/S (N)
 
DF-150
MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND MATERIALS
A comprehensive theory course in materials and processes used in production manufacturing. Instruction presented through lecture includes materials of metallic and non-metallic substances, and their processes in casting, molding, forging, welding, hot and cold working. Also includes machining processes. F/S (S)
 
DF-213
ELECTRONIC DRAFTING
Standard electrical symbols for motor control; elementary and wiring diagrams; wireless diagrams, wiring lists; commercial and industrial plant layout; conduit schedules and control centers; communications electronic symbols, basic amplifier layout and diagram; block diagrams; electronic and static control diagrams. Prerequisite: DF 104 or equivalent. S (N, S)
 
DF-222
3-D AUTO CAD
This required course is designed to develop proficiency in working with AutoCads three dimensional capabilities. The focus will be on developing wireframe surface and sound models, then presenting them as shaded on rendered images. The students will also produce axonometric and perspective views. Prerequisites: Into to CAD DF 251, DF 252. F/S (S)
 
DF-251
INTRODUCTION TO AUTO CAD
An introduction to the solution of drafting problems and development of graphic presentations using computer assisted drafting techniques. Use of programming techniques for direct solution to drafting/ graphics problems and available software routines for complex problems. Includes the introduction to use of the computer plotters. Prerequisites: AR 108, AR 109 or DF 104. F/S (S)
 
DF-252
LAB FOR DF251
F/S (S)
 
DF-315
MEC DFTG STRNGTH&MAT
Introduction to the theory of material behavior upon application of various loading conditions. Topics include concepts of stress and strain, torsion, stresses in beams and columns due to mechanical loading, temperature stresses, thin-wall cylinder, and sphere analysis. Prerequisite: ME 114. S (S)
 
DF-479
SYSTEMS PIPING
Course is designed for students with a background in mechanical drawing who wish to develop specialized skills in the field of pipe drafting. F (S)
 
DF-480
DESCRIPT GRAPHICS I
Introduction to basic principles and methods of graphical solution of point, line and plane space problems. Concurrent registration in DF481. S (S)
 
DF-481
LAB FOR DF480
Application of the principles of orthographic projection to the graphic solutions of technological problems. Required: concurrent registration in DF 480. S (S)
 
DF-482
DESCRIPT GRAFHICS II
Extension of the basic principles and methods of graphical solutions to curved and warped surfaces, to intersections of surfaces, and to related three-dimensional space problems. Prerequisite: DF 480. Concurrent registration in DF 483. F (S)
 
DF-483
LAB.FOR DF482
Application of the fundamentals of orthographic projection to the graphical solution of engineering problems. Required: concurrent registration in DF 482. F (S)
 
DF-490
ARCH. DRAFTING
A course in basic engineering drawing and applied geometry, with an introduction to architectural working drawings. Topics include the use of instruments, lettering, orthographics, isometrics, sections, conventions, and dimensioning. S (N, S)
 
DF-496
STRUCTURAL DETAILING
A continuation of Architectural and Structural Drafting with emphasis on the technical language and current detailing practice for structural steel, reinforced concrete, and timber. This is accomplished by solving typical problems that are encountered in actual practice. Prerequisite: DF 490. S (S)