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Engineering Drafting and Design Technology

Associate Degree Program

The Engineering Drafting and Design Technology program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level positions in drafting, computer modeling, and design through simulated experiences using industry tools.

Offered at the following campus(es): Georgetown

What You Can Do

In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:

Mechanical Design Technician
Manufacturing Technician
Machine Parts Designer
Technical Sales Representative
CAD System Operator
Project Manager

What You Will Learn

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

Apply mathematical and scientific concepts to solve design problems.
Produce working drawings such as detail, subassembly, and full-assembly drawings utilizing manual, freehand, and computer-aided drafting techniques.
Demonstrate technical competency in engineering materials, applied mechanics, and manufacturing methods.
Prepare detailed, technically accurate drawings aligned with industry standards.
Perform routine design calculations and analysis with sketches and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) models.
Develop recommendations for design layouts, material selection, and production methods supported by data analysis.

Core Curriculum Competencies

The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:

Apply clear and effective communication skills.
Use critical thinking to solve problems.
Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Pathway to Graduation

Semester 1

Number	Course Title	Credits
SSC 100	First Year Seminar	1
EDD 120	Engineering Drafting & Design I	4
EDD 130	Survey in Engineering Fundamentals	4

MAT 183	Reasoning with Functions I	5
	Or
MAT 193	Reasoning with Functions II	4

ENG 101	Composition I	3

Semester 2

Number	Course Title	Credits
EDD 150	Design II	4
EDD 160	Solid Modeling	3
MET 123	Modern Manufacturing Techniques	3

MAT 193	Reasoning with Functions II	4
	Or
MAT 281	Calculus I	4

ENG 102	Composition II	3

Semester 3

Number	Course Title	Credits
EDD 210	Design III	4
EDD 220	Advanced Solid Modeling	3
PHY 111	Conceptual Physics	4
ELC 109	Introduction to Electronics and Computer Engineering	3

Semester 4

Number	Course Title	Credits
EDD 230	Conceptual Mechanics	4
EDD 260	Design IV with Lab	6
SOC 103	Sustainability and Society	3

To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 60 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).

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