A beginning course for two and four year technology students who need a related drafting class, and students wanting to explore a drafting class. Includes sketching, instruments and their use, lettering, geometric construction, shape and size description, sectional views, auxiliary views, threads and fasteners, and an introduction to working drawings.
A beginning course for two and four year technology majors, students who need a related drafting class, and students wanting to explore a drafting class. Includes sketching, CAD modeling, geometric construction, shape and size description, orthographic projection, sectional views, auxiliary views, threads and fasteners, and an introduction to working drawings. Three hours of lectures per week. Lab time as required.
The abbreviations, symbols, terms, principles, and procedures for reading blueprints. Introduction to orthographics, oblique, isometric and perspective sketching.
The use of CAD to create industrial level production working drawings. Includes ANSI standards, precision dimensions, fits and tolerances, surface finishes, symbols for welding, piping, etc., machine elements and processes, sheet metal, 3D wireframe, menu customization, and surface and solid modeling, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) basics, and descriptive geometry. Three lectures per week, Prerequisite: DGET 1060.
An introduction to the fundamentals of computer aided drafting. An overview of CAD terminology and hardware. The use of CAD to create working drawings. Prerequisite: DGET 1050 or equivalent. This course may be taken concurrently with DGET 1050.
The use of CAD to create industrial level working drawings. Includes ANSI standards, precision dimensions, fits and tolerances, surface finishes, machining processes, 3D wireframe, menu customization, and surface and solid modeling. Prerequisites: DGET 1150 and 1250
A beginning course for Interior Design students who need an introduction to basic drafting board skills including sketching, instruments and their use, lettering, geometric construction, shape and size description. Also an introduction to the fundamentals of architectural working drawings and procedures used in developing a set of residential plans, including architectural standards, design procedures and building requirements.
The study of architectural working drawings. Covers procedures used in developing a complete set of residential plans using CAD. Includes architectural drafting standards, design procedures, and building code requirements. Prerequisites: DGET 1050 and DGET 1250.
The study of architectural working drawings. Covers procedures used in developing a complete set of residential plans. Includes architectural drafting standards, design procedures, and building code requirements. CAD applications will be used in the development of architectural documents.
Open to all first year students in Design Graphics Engineering Technology. Department approval required before registration. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department.
The use of CAD in generating the working drawings for a small commercial structure. Includes layout and dimensioning of an index sheet, floor plan, footing and foundation plan, elevations, site plan and the detail drawings needed to support the commercial structure. Prerequisite: DGET 1360.
Instruction in view relationships, special visualization and graphical solutions of problems concerning true length, true angles, true size and shape, directions, intersections, and shortest distance between lines and planes. Prerequisite: DGET 1250.
Instruction in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per current ANSI standards as it applies to dimensioning machine parts for interchangeability. Hands-on verification of geometric tolerances. Prerequisite: DGET 1250 and MFET 1210.
Design is the creative process of applying scientific and mathematical principles, experience, and judgment to the development of the solution of a technical product or system to meet a specific need. Turning ideas into design will incorporate problem identification, market research and brainstorming possible solutions, develop detailed part and assembly drawings, implementation, and evaluation. Sketching, gears/cams/shafts, advanced GD&T, tolerance build-up, tolerances for assemblies, introduction to rapid prototyping, and CNC design for manufacturing concepts will be presented. Advanced 3-D modeling software applications will include: library of parts, assembly constraints, motion constraints, drive constraints, and adaptive design. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: DGET 1160.
Developing cost and material estimates of a building project. Involves manual and computer applications in working with architectural drawings and reference materials. Prerequisites: MATH 1010 or higher, DGET 1360 or CMT 1150, CMT 1310, and CMT 1500. (Available online) Cross-listed with CMT 2640.
Uses CAD to lay out advanced production drawings and design. Uses the Machinery's Handbook, ANSI standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerances and manufacturer's reference materials. Supports the design and drafting required for senior project. Prerequisites: DGET 1160 and DGET 2460.
General course using CAD covering AISC standard detailing, welding symbols, connections, details, shapes and plates. Design of bolted and welded connectors, beams, columns and framing. Prerequisites: MATH QL1080 (or MATH QL1050 & 1060) and DGET 1360.
Directed readings in Design Graphics Engineering Technology including mechanical and architectural areas. Must have department approval.
Open to all advanced students in Design Graphics Engineering Technology. Department approval required before registration. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department.
Faculty approval required. Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
Tool design principals used for workpiece control in manufacturing and production. Topics include responsibilities of a tool designer, the design process, economics of design, tooling materials, and tool drawings and specifications. Other topics will include jigs, fixtures, gages, dies and tooling required by specialized manufacturing processes. Prerequisites: MFET 1210 and DGET 2460, DGET 2650 and MATH QL1080 (or MATH QL1050 and MATH 1060).
Graphical representation of the motion of bodies without reference to the forces that cause the motion. Devices will be modeled and the limits of movement of components defined so that overall machine design can be animated and analyzed. Prerequisites: DGET 1160 and MFET 2300.
Projects in design presentation using CAD and other computer graphics software as the primary medium. Image capture, image processing and manipulation, types of views, use of color, composition, page layout, integration of text, and forms of output. Prerequisites: DGET 1160 and DGET 2350.
An advanced design graphics course using state-of-the-art parametric modeling software. Topics include: parametric modeling fundamentals, constructive solid geometry concepts, model history, parent/child relationships, parametric constraints & relations, datum features, symmetrical features, 3D construction tools, advanced modeling tools, and assembly modeling. Prerequisites: DGET 1060 and TBE TE1700.
Use of 2D and 3D modeling to prepare engineering documentation and model analysis for manufacturing. Course uses commercially available software. Students will complete a series of laboratory assignments and term projects in an open lab environment. Prerequisites: TBE TE1700 and DGET 1160.
Project management and cost structure, including cost of engineering, CAD systems, marketing, production and inventory. Calculate breakeven analysis, make/buy decisions and capital equipment justifications. Computer aids will be used to analyze data. Prerequisites: MATH QL1080 (or MATH QL1050 and MATH 1060) and TBE TE1700.
Open to all advanced students in Design Graphics Engineering Technology. Department approval required before registration. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department.
An advanced CAD course dealing with presentation graphics and the use of 3-D CAD in creating models of houses and small commercial structures. Includes applying surfaces, rendering, creating walkthroughs, and the generation of complete documentation drawings. Prerequisites: DGET 2350 and DGET 2660.
The study of professional design presentation and the processes, tools, and media used. Problem definition, visual organization, incorporating visual identity, integrating word and image, information design and design for interactive media. Prerequisites: DGET 3300 and DGET 3400.
An advanced CAD course featuring 3-D parametric modeling using commercially available software. Studies in parametric design and design intent, applying surfaces, rendering, and creating animated presentations. Prerequisite: DGET 3470.
Examines the components of pneumatics, electrical and hydraulic systems, including a detailed study of each type of system and the integration of all components required for machine design. The symbols used to document pneumatics, electrical and hydraulic systems and the selection of components from vendor catalogs will be included in the detailing of a complete machine. Prerequisite: MFET 3320.
A Capstone project spanning two consecutive semesters. The project includes application of skills, knowledge, techniques and concepts to the design and manufacturing project. Emphasis placed on integrated project management including preparation of drawings, creation of presentations, project organization and control, and documentation. Prerequisite: Senior standing and approval of the department. A student must apply for senior project one semester before the start of the senior project.
Directed readings in Design Graphics Engineering Technology including mechanical and architectural areas. Must have department approval.
Open to all advanced students in Design Graphics Engineering Technology. Department approval required before registration. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department.
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