(DRA) Drafting / Computer-Aided Design
DRA 190 - Introduction to Computer Drafting -- AutoCAD (2 credits)
Corequisite: ENT 116 or ABT 120 or divisional permission
Introduction to the use of the computer as a drafting tool involves concepts, terminology, and the basic commands necessary to prepare several drawings using AutoCAD software. Requires basic knowledge of the computer keyboard. 1 lecture/2 laboratory hours
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DRA 191 - Introduction to Computer Drafting -- Microstation (2 credits)
Corequisite: ENT 116 or divisional permission
Introductory computer drafting course using Microstation software. Topics include basic terminology, geometry, addition and manipulation, display options, text, dimensioning and plotting. 1 lecture/2 laboratory hours
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DRA 216 - Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Drafting (3 credits)
Prerequisites: ENT 116 or permission of instructor, HRA 102
Study of the aspects of drawing needed by a drafter in order to prepare finished drawings for the installation of heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems. Intended primarily for students in the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning program. [occasional offering] 1 lecture/4 laboratory hours
DRA 217 - Structural Steel Design and Drafting (3 credits)
Prerequisites: ABT 120, CIV 104, DRA 190, ENT 116
Corequisite: CIV 237
Examines the problems common to structural design of steel and similar materials relative to the architectural frame of a structure. Relies heavily on the principles of mechanics; develops knowledge of drawings for reinforced concrete. Requires familiarity with general steel design codes and the preparation of structural drawings. 1 lecture/4 laboratory hours
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DRA 238 - Advanced Computer Aided Design (3 credits)
Prerequisite: DRA 190
Advanced computer drafting course using AutoCAD software. Includes a review of units and limits, inquiry command options, display options, hatching and sectioning, text, and dimensioning, plus study of three-dimensional drawing and surface modeling. 2 lecture/2 laboratory hours
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DRA 248 - Modeling with AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop (3 credits)
Prerequisite: DRA 238 with a minimum C grade
Exploratory course using AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop software. Students build intelligent 3-D models of their designs using this parametric, feature-based modeling software. After refinement, 2-D dimensioned drawings are created automatically from the 3-D model. 2 lecture/2 laboratory hours
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