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Associate of Applied Science, Drafting Technology - Mechanical: 2007-2008 Catalog
Programs of Study


Drafting Technology - Mechanical

Associate of Applied Science

The Drafting Technology-Mechanical emphasis is designed to concentrate course work in subjects related to manufacturing and machining.

Salary: $37,900–$47,800 / year (Nevada)

Career Outlook: Slower than average growth through 2014

Good To Know: Most use computer-aided drafting (CAD) systems, but some still is done manually

WNC Academic Division: For more information about this program of study, please contact the Technology Division.


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Total Requirements: 60 credits

 
Core Requirements 12 Credits
CADD 100 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting 3
CADD 105 Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting 3
CADD 200 Advanced Computer Aided Drafting 3
DFT 100 Basic Drafting Principles 3
 
Emphasis Requirements 24 Credits
CADD 140 Technical Drafting I 3
CADD 141B Technical Drafting II 3
CADD 245 Solid Modeling and Parametric Design 3
COT 204 Using Windows 3
DFT 110B Blueprint Reading For Industry 3

Choose 3 credits from the following Capstone Courses:
CADD 210B
CADD 290B
CADD Project
Internship in CADD
3
3

Choose 6 credits from the following degree electives:
CADD 210B
CADD 242
CADD 260B
CADD 290B*
CADD 295B
MTT 105B
CADD Project
Advanced Technical Drafting
Introduction to CAD/CAM
Internship in CADD
Independent Study
Machine Shop I
3
3
3
3
3
3
* May be taken only if not previously used to meet degree requirements.
 
General Education Requirements 24 Credits
English/Communications Requirement (Recommended: BUS 107, BUS 108) 6
Human Relations Requirement (Recommended: BUS 110B) 3
Humanities/Social Science Requirements 3
Mathematics Requirement (MATH 127 or higher) 3
Science Requirement (Physics recommended) 6
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements 3
A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science can be found on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.
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