Drafting / Design Engineering Technology, A.A.S.

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John “Chris” Toothman, Assistant Professor
408 Engineering Technology Building / (304) 367-4977
Locust Avenue Campus
Ctoothman@pierpont.edu

Accrediting Agency

Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
1390 Eisenhower Place
Ann Arbor, MI 32095
(734) 677-0720
www.ATMAE.org

Program Purpose

The Drafting/Design Engineering Technology program at Pierpont Community and Technical College is designed to provide students with practical knowledge, technical skills, verbal and written communication skills, and the mathematical ability required to develop various drawings used for illustration, industrial applications, and architectural design. Strong emphasis is placed on projection theory, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards, and modern industrial practice.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the AAS degree in Drafting/Design Engineering Technology, graduates will be able to do the following:

Use tools and technologies of the CAD draftsperson effectively
Use a computer workstation to produce engineering drawings and manage engineering related data
Demonstrate competency with manual drawing on a board
Comply with drafting standards
Complete and edit drawings in the various disciplines
Design, analyze, and use engineering drawings to improve process and products
Demonstrate a commitment to quality and continuous quality improvement
Demonstrate skills of oral, written, and graphical communication
Appreciate and engage in life- long learning
Function as a team member
Differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable ethical behaviors in the professions, society and economy
Enter the job market or continue pursuing and advanced degree

Opportunities

Graduates with this A.A.S. degree are qualified for entry-level technical positions in engineering, architectural, and/or manufacturing-related firms. The strong math, science, and communication background provided by this degree allows graduating students to enter the job market as technicians, supervisors, and project managers. Specific job titles include drafter, tracer, design drafter, designer, CAD operator, engineering assistant, engineering technicians, graphics specialist, and project manager

Required Courses Drafting/Design Engineering Technology 60 SEM. HRS

(ATMAE Accredited)

For transfer students, in addition to meeting the minimum residence requirements for graduation, students in Drafting/Design Engineering Technology must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of management and/or technical coursework at Pierpont Community & Technical College and meet other requirements as required by accreditor standards.