Engineering Graphics, A.A.S.

(Formerly Drafting and Design Technology) 

Engineering Graphics encompasses many divergent fields of study, including Aerospace, Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Piping, Structural, and Technical Illustrating. All of these fields focus on the ability to communicate by using a graphic language. Graphic communication is the ability to translate ideas and rough sketches into finished drawings that can be used to manufacture or assemble the desired product. These drawings are produced with the aid of specialty drawing and measuring instruments and the use of special computer programs. Students in this program learn basic drafting techniques as well as advanced topics within the fields of Architectural Design, Mechanical Design, and 3-D Design. Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CAD) is an essential part of this program and is explored in depth.

Students who complete the prescribed degree curriculum will earn an associate in applied science degree in Engineering Graphics.  

Admission is conditional and depends on the student’s ability to perform the essential functions for this program. Reasonable accommodations are considered.

Note: Troy University Mechanical Engineering Students take DDT 104 for Engineering Graphics.

Area I: Written Composition

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts

Item #
Title
Credits
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
6

Area III: Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Item #
Title
Credits
Science/Math Elective  +
3 - 4
Sub-Total Credits
6-7

Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Item #
Title
Credits
History/Behavioral Science/Social Science Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
3
Total credits:
65-68

Course Sequencing

Engineering Graphics Associate of Applied Science Degree Suggested Course Sequence First Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
13-15

Engineering Graphics Associate of Applied Science Degree Suggested Course Sequence Second Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15

After successful completion of Semester 2 students will be:

  • Eligible for AutoCAD Certification Exam

Engineering Graphics Associate of Applied Science Degree Suggested Course Sequence Third Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
13

After successful completion of Semester 3 students will be:

  • Eligible for NOCTI - Architectural Drafting Exam

Engineering Graphics Associate of Applied Science Degree Suggested Course Sequence Fourth Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

After successful completion of Semester 4 students will be:

  • Eligible for Inventor Certification Exam

Engineering Graphics Associate of Applied Science Degree Suggested Course Sequence Fifth Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
History/Behavioral Science/Social Science Elective  +
3
Science/Math Elective  +
3 - 4
Sub-Total Credits
12-13

Overview

Program

Type

Associate in Applied Science

Location

Wallace Campus