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

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John “Chris” Toothman, Assistant Professor
(304)367-4977
ctoothman@pierpont.edu

The Drafting/Design Engineering Technology program will not admit students for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Accrediting Agency

Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE )
Email: accreditation@atmae.org
701 Exposition Place, Suite 206
Raleigh, NC 27615
Phone: 919-635-8335
Fax: 919-779-5642
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 (61 Hrs)

General Studies (15 Hrs)

COM 2200 - Introduction to Human Communications 3 hr(s).
~ENGL 1104 - Written English I 3-4 hr(s).
MTH 1208 - Technical Mathematics 3-4 hr(s).
MTH 1209 - Technical Mathematics II 3 hr(s).
OFAD 1150 - Computer Concepts and Applications 3 hr(s).

Required Core Courses (46 Hrs)

APPD 2235 - Design in Social Media 3 hr(s).
APPD 2995 - Applied Design Capstone 3 hr(s).
BUSN 2248 - Business Essentials 3 hr(s).
DRFT 1100 - Engineering Graphics 3 hr(s).
DRFT 2200 - Fundamentals of AutoCAD 3 hr(s).
DRFT 2205 - Introduction to Solid Modeling 3 hr(s).
DRFT 2210 - AutoCAD Civil 3D 3 hr(s).
DRFT 2215 - Architectural Drafting 3 hr(s).
DRFT 2224 - Inventor Sheet Metal and Fabrication 3 hr(s).
DRFT 2235 - Technical Drafting 3 hr(s).
DRFT 2245 - Architectural Design 3 hr(s).
DRFT 2254 - Mapping 3 hr(s).
DRFT 2265 - 3D Printing: Additive Manufacturing 3 hr(s).
GRAP 1145 - Vector & Raster Imaging 3 hr(s).
Lab Science 4 Hrs

Model Schedule (61 Hrs)

Notice to 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.

Notice to All Students

Annual Notification: All career and technical education courses and programs are offered at Pierpont regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability.
Advanced Skill Set and Skill Set programs do not qualify for financial aid. Students seeking financial aid eligible degrees may incorporate the classes as electives when their schedule allows or may declare an associate or certificate degree in which the skill set and advanced skill set courses are embedded.
Students are reminded to review campus policies and procedures as stated in the catalog.

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