General Technology - Engineering Design Graphics

Associate in Applied Science in General Technology

Engineering Design Graphics Career Path

62-63 Credit Hours

This career path prepares students for employment in the broad field of drafting with opportunities in both government and industry. Training emphasizes the development of computer- aided design and drafting skills. Graduates typically obtain drafting and technical illustration jobs in the architectural, civil, construction, electrical, or mechanical field.

Students can earn only one General Technology degree in a single career path.

General Education Core Requirements

IDS 109	First Year Experience Seminar	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course introduces students to interdisciplinary thinking, academic integrity and the philosophy of the liberal arts and sciences education. Students develop skills to be academically successful: connecting to campus resources, improving information literacy and practicing integrative learning.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C or appropriate placement scores.

ECO 210	Macroeconomics	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course covers the study of fundamental principles and policies of a modern economy including markets and prices, national income accounting, cycles, employment theory and fiscal policy, banking and monetary controls, and the government’s role in economic decisions and growth.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 155 or MAT 101 or appropriate placement
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PSY 201	General Psychology	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological basis for behavior, perception, motivation, learning, memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques and social psychology.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 with a minimum grade of C

MAT 170	Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course includes elementary algebra, geometry, trigonometry and applications.Learn More

REQ COM

Select from Communication

REQ HUM

Select from Humanities

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Primary Technical Specialty Requirements

EGT 130	Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Applications	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course covers interpreting, calculating tolerances, inspecting, computing geometrics of rejected parts and analyzing the concepts of geometric control.Learn More Prerequisites EGT 151 or EGR 275 or departmental approval

EGT 151	Introduction to CAD	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers the operation of a computer aided drafting system. The course includes interaction with a CAD station to produce technical drawings.Learn More

EGT 152	Fundamentals of CAD	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course includes a related series of problems and exercises utilizing the computer graphics station as a drafting tool.Learn More Prerequisites EGR 275 or EGT 151

EGT 220	Structural and Piping Application	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This advanced drawing course covers structural steel and process piping applications.Learn More Prerequisites EGT 152

EGT 245	Principles of Parametric CAD	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is the study of 3-D product and machine design utilizing state-of-the-art parametric design software.Learn More Prerequisites EGT 252 or departmental approval

EGT 251	Principles of CAD	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course includes the additional use of CAD software for production of technical drawings and related documentation.Learn More Prerequisites EGT 252 or departmental approval

EGT 252	Advanced CAD	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers advanced concepts of CAD software and applications. The primary focus is on generating 3-D wireframe, surfaced and solid models.Learn More Prerequisites EGT 152

EGT 258	Applications of CAD	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is the study of the use of CAD within the different drafting and design fields. Students will complete CAD projects for various fields which may include architectural, civil, mechanical, HVAC, and electrical. Application of parametric modeling skills learned from this and prerequisite courses are to be demonstrated in assigned projects.Learn More Prerequisites EGT 251

EGT 261	Model Design and Simulation	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course includes the application of fundamental methods for designing 3D parametric models that can be easily modified to fit changing requirements. Students also learn techniques to test the movement of parts within an assembly and simulation procedures to test model strength and integrity.Learn More Prerequisites EGT 258

EGT 265	CAD/CAM Applications	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course uses all available CAD skills to produce advanced drawings. The use of solids modeling, CAM and desktop publishing application packages are studied.Learn More Prerequisites EGT 252 or departmental approval

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Secondary Technical Specialty Requirements

AET 111	Architectural Computer Graphics I	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course includes architectural construction, basic computer-aided design commands and creation of industry symbols and standards.Learn More Prerequisites EGT 152

AET 221	Architectural Computer Graphics II	4
Lec: 3.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:4 This course includes a study of CAD commands with architectural applications and routines. A complete set of working drawings of a residential or commercial building, using the computer as a drafting tool, is produced.Learn More Prerequisites AET 111

EGT 172	Electronic Drafting	2
Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Credit:2 This course provides a familiarization with a system to create electronic schematics and wiring diagrams.Learn More Prerequisites EGT 152

*Choose one of the Drafting Options listed below to meet he Secondary Specialty Requirements (6/7 credits).

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*Additional Requirements - Architectural Drafting Option

AET 202	History of Architecture	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of the origins, influences and aesthetics that underlie the various styles of architecture from prehistoric times to present.Learn More

CET 120	Construction Materials	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of basic materials used in construction, research of building product specifications and code requirements.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 033

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*Additional Requirements - Civil Drafting Option

CET 204	Fundamentals of Surveying	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course is the study of surveying theory and practice; care and use of instruments; traversing procedures; and computation of closure. Students are introduced to specific methods and principles of spatial measurements and related techniques used in surveying. The course includes linear measurements, leveling, compass and transit/theodolite, theory of errors, areas, stadia, coordinate geometry, state plane coordinates and standard map projections. Lab work consists of horizontal control including distance and angular measurements, traversing and preparation of a plat, and vertical control including the performance of a level loop.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 170 and EGT 151

EGT 257	Advanced Civil CAD	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of the advanced use of CAD in the field of civil engineering. Students will complete drawing projects using concepts related to planning, data capture and project design.Learn More Prerequisites EGT 152 or departmental approval

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*Additional Requirements - Electrical Drafting Option

EGR 104	Engineering Technology Foundations	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This problem-based course introduces the student to fundamental concepts of electrical, mechanical, thermal, fluids, optical and material systems related to engineering technology. Workplace readiness skills such as laboratory safety, communications and teamwork are integrated into the course.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 033 or appropriate test score

EET 113	Electrical Circuits I	4
Lec: 2.5 Lab: 4.5 Credit:4 This course is a study of direct and alternating currents, covering resistance and impedance in series, parallel and series-parallel circuits using Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s laws, and basic circuit theorems. Circuits are analyzed using mathematics and verified using electrical instruments.Learn More Prerequisites EGR 104 or departmental approval

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*Additional Requirements - Mechanical Drafting Option

EGR 170	Engineering Materials	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of properties, material behaviors and applications.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 170
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EGR 175	Manufacturing Processes	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course includes processes, alternatives and operations in the manufacturing environment. Key elements of manufacturing processes such as quality, materials management, personnel issues and industrial economics will be covered.Learn More Prerequisites ENG 101 and MAT 170

EGT 115	Engineering Graphics II	4
Lec: 2 Lab: 6 Credit:4 This course in engineering graphics science includes additional drawing techniques for industrial applications. Mechanical detail and assembly drawings will be emphasized. Topics include section views, descriptive geometry, developments, threads and fasteners.Learn More Prerequisites EGR 275 or EGT 151 with a minimum grade of C

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Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying placement levels.