Engineer Design Graph (DFTG)
DFTG 1305 Introduction to Technical Drawing 3 Credits (2 Lec, 4 Lab)
This course is an introduction to reading, interpreting, and developing technical drawings, including the principles of drafting and computer-aided design.
DFTG 1409 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)
This course in an introduction to computer-aided drafting (CAD) with an emphasis on setting up, creating, and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating, and scaling objects, adding text and dimensions, using layers, coordinate systems, and plot/print to scale.
DFTG 1417 Architectural Drafting-Residential 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)
DFTG 1430 Civil Drafting I 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)
This course offers training in preparation of civil drawings including drafting methods and principles used in civil engineering.
DFTG 1433 Mechanical Drafting 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)
DFTG 1445 Parametric Modeling and Design 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)
DFTG 2317 Descriptive Geometry 3 Credits (2 Lec, 4 Lab)
This course focuses on developing graphical solutions to problems involving points, lines, and planes in space.
DFTG 2338 Final Project - Advanced Drafting 3 Credits (2 Lec, 4 Lab)
This course is an advanced course in which students produce a comprehensive project from conception to conclusion. Eight of these credits must be earned at San Jacinto College.
DFTG 2386 Internship-Drafting and Design Technology/Technician 3 Credits (0 Lec, 18 Lab)
This internship is a work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts.
DFTG 2402 Machine Drafting 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)
DFTG 2406 Machine Design 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)
This course covers the theory and practice of design and includes projects in problem solving, including press fit, bolted and welded joints, and transmission components.
DFTG 2407 Electrical Drafting 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)
DFTG 2408 Instrumentation Drafting 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)
This course will include a study of principles of instrumentation applicable to industrial applications, fundamentals of measurement and control devices, currently used ISA (Instrumentation Society of America) symbology, and basic flow sheet layout and drafting practices.
DFTG 2421 Topographic Drafting 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)
DFTG 2423 Pipe Drafting 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)
This course is a study of pipe, fittings, symbols, specifications and their applications to a piping process system, including the creation of symbols and their usage in flow diagrams, plans, elevations, and isometrics.
DFTG 2428 Architectural Drafting-Commercial 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)
This course provides a preparation of architectural drawings for commercial structures with emphasis on construction methods, including architectural drafting procedures, practices, governing codes, accessibility requirements, terms and symbols.
DFTG 2431 Advanced Technologies in Architectural Design and Drafting 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)
This course focuses on the use of architectural specific software to execute the elements required in designing standard architectural exhibits utilizing custom features to create walls, windows and specific design requirements for construction in residential/commercial and industrial architecture.
DFTG 2435 Advanced Technologies in Mechanical Design and Drafting 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)
This course will focus on the use of parametric-based software for mechanical design for advanced modeling and analysis.
DFTG 2440 Solid Modeling/Design 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)
This is a computer-aided modeling course that includes development of three-dimensional drawings and models from engineering sketches and orthographic drawings and utilization of three- dimensional models in design work.
DFTG 2445 Advanced Pipe Drafting 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)
This course is a continuation of pipe drafting concepts building on basic principles acquired in pipe drafting.
DFTG 2450 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)
This course is a study of Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, according to standards, application of various geometric dimensions and tolerances to production drawings.
DFTG 2457 Advanced Technologies in Pipe Design and Drafting 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)
This course focuses on advanced design and production techniques using specialized process plant based design software.
DFTG 2458 Advanced Machine Design 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)
This course covers design process skills for the production of a complete design package, which includes jig and fixture design, extrusion dies, and injection mold design.