ETD: Engineering Tech: Drafting

INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT This New Student Experience course introduces students to the Built Environment, which includes the Construction & Civil Engineering Technology (CCET) and Computer-Aided Drafting & Design (CADD) programs. It provides an overview of the academic and technical requirements needed for educational and career success planning in the construction management, drafting & design, civil technology, and surveying fields. Learning activities are designed to ensure competence in the basic use of computers and application software. (Lab Fee: $59.00) 202410.

MECHANICAL DRAFTING I Pre-requisite: ETD 1340C or Department approval. Drawing basic machine elements and subassemblies including screw, threads, linkage, gears and cams with consideration to precision and limit dimensioning, tolerance allowances and limits. Study of working assembly and outline drawings with attention to drawing of assembly and details from pictorial drawings and sectional views of assemblies. (Special Fee: $59.00).

3-D CADD Prerequisite: ETD 1103C or ETD 1320C or Department Approval. This course provides the CADD student with the opportunity to approach mechanical drafting and design problems from a 3-D solid modeling perspective. The student will learn how to create parametric 3-D solid models with computer software and how to take advantage of the information contained within to improve the design process. (Special Fee: $66.00).

ADVANCED RAPID PROTOTYPING Prerequisites: ETD 2371C or Department Approval This course builds upon ETD 2371C with more advanced project applications. Students will explore simulation and design analysis of rapid prototyping and learn the relationships of physical prototyping to the design industry by examining case studies. When available, field trips to local manufacturing facilities will expose the students to current industry practices and the latest technologies. Several problem-solving projects will test their creativity, design abilities and 3D printing skills. The class environment will foster a design community providing feedback and critique from classmates. Students will receive a refresher on different physical and digital interfaces using a variety of 3D printers and scanners. (Lab fee: $59.00).