Engineering Drafting and Design Technology
Associate Degree Program
The Engineering Drafting and Design Technology program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level positions in drafting, computer modeling, and design through simulated experiences using industry tools.
Offered at the following location(s): Georgetown
What You Can Do
In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:
- Mechanical Design Technician
- Manufacturing Technician
- Machine Parts Designer
- Technical Sales Representative
- CAD System Operator
- Project Manager
What You Will Learn
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Apply mathematical and scientific concepts to solve design problems.
- Produce working drawings such as detail, subassembly, and full-assembly drawings utilizing manual, freehand, and computer-aided drafting techniques.
- Demonstrate technical competency in engineering materials, applied mechanics, and manufacturing methods.
- Prepare detailed, technically accurate drawings aligned with industry standards.
- Perform routine design calculations and analysis with sketches and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) models.
- Develop recommendations for design layouts, material selection, and production methods supported by data analysis.
Core Curriculum Competencies
The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Pathway to Graduation
Semester 1
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Seminar | 1 | |
| Engineering Drafting & Design I | 4 | |
| Survey in Engineering Fundamentals | 4 | |
| Reasoning with Functions I | 5 | |
| Or | ||
| Reasoning with Functions II | 4 | |
| Composition I | 3 |
Semester 2
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Design II | 4 | |
| Solid Modeling | 3 | |
| Machining Fundamentals | 3 | |
| Reasoning with Functions II | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Calculus I | 4 | |
| Composition II | 3 |
Semester 3
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Design III | 4 | |
| Advanced Solid Modeling | 3 | |
| Conceptual Physics | 4 | |
| Introduction to Electronics and Computer Engineering | 3 |
Semester 4
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual Mechanics | 4 | |
| Design IV with Lab | 6 | |
| Sustainability and Society | 3 |
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 60 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).
DETAASDEM
Program Map
This program is offered at the Georgetown campus.
Brent Mitchell
Department Chair, Instructor,
and Program Advisor
brent.mitchell@dtcc.edu
(302) 259-6555
This program is offered at the Georgetown campus.
This program is offered at the Georgetown campus.