Advanced Mechanical Drafting Certificate

Location(s): Eastfield, Mountain View

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(Level I Certificate)

Eastfield and Mountain View campus only

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: C1.CADD.ADV.MECH

This program prepares a student to become certified as an advanced CADD operator. Coursework includes the creation of 2D and 3D CADD drawings using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other modeling software in support of industry trends and technology advancements. In addition, the student would be capable of customizing the CAD software program, with additional skills in solid modeling and other areas of CADD.

Semester 1

Semester Total: 11 Credit Hours

Semester 2

Elective - Technical Elective (one course) (3 Credit Hours) +
DFTG 1445 - Parametric Modeling and Design (4 Credit Hours)

Semester Total: 7 Credit Hours

Semester 3

DFTG 2380 - Cooperative Education-Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General (3 Credit Hours)
OR
Elective - Technical Elective (one course) (3 Credit Hours) +
DFTG 2440 - Solid Modeling/Design (4 Credit Hours)
DFTG 2432 - Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting (4 Credit Hours)

Semester Total: 11 Credit Hours

Minimum Hours Required: 29 Credit Hours

Electives

+Technical Elective

Must be selected from the following:

Note(s)

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.