Engineering: Drafting Technology, A.S.

The non-transfer Associates Degree in Engineering: Drafting Technology is designed to prepare students for entry into careers as an Engineering Technician, Survey Technician, CAD technician, or Geographic Information Systems Technician. The program provides students a strong background in engineering drawing technologies (e.g. CAD), engineering standards and practices, engineering data gathering, analysis, and composition of engineering reports. Students will learn how to apply engineering problem solving and design processes, while working as an individual and collaborating in teams. Field exercises, apprenticeships/internships and practical guidance on special topics and projects provide students with real-world practical experience. Students who want to continue their education for greater salary and career advancement may use this program as a stepping stone potential transfer of units to 4-year degree programs in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Surveying or other Engineering programs. 

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Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
ENGR-154 Computer Aided Drafting I 3
PHOT-125 Digital Photography Production I 3
ENGR-180 Introduction to Engineering 2
ENGL-101 College Composition 3
CSCR-116 Integrative Career/Life Planning (formerly GUID-116) 3
 Units14
Spring Semester 1
ENGR-155 Computer Aided Drafting II 3
ENGR-121 Introduction to Engineering Design 3
COMM-103 Interpersonal Communication 3
MATH-105 College Algebra 4
ENGR-121
Introduction to Engineering Design
or Plane Surveying I
3
 Units16
Fall Semester 2
ENGR-122
Electronics for Engineering Technologists (formerly ENGR-522)
or Plane Surveying II (formerly ENGR-165)
3
PS-101 Introduction to American Government and Politics 3
ART-108
Beginning Drawing
or 2D Design
3
ENGR-549 Work Experience Education: Engineering Technology 3
ENGR-566
Legal Aspects of Surveying (formerly ENGR-166)
or SolidWorks I
3
 Units15
Spring Semester 2
GEOG-101 Physical Geography 3
ANTH-102 Cultural Anthropology 3
PS/ETHS-103 Ethnic Politics in America 3
GEOG-115
Introduction to Geographic Information Science
or Microstation I (formerly ENGR-157)
3
ENGR-567
Global Positioning Systems for Surveying (formerly ENGR-167 Global Positioning Systems)
or Computer Integrated Manufacturing (formerly ENGR-123)
3
 Units15
 Total Units60

 Other Notes: Surveying, Land Use, GIS electives: ENGR-164, ENGR 565, ENGR 566, ENGR 567, and GEOG 515. Drafting Specialist electives: ENGR-121, ENGR 756, ENGR 757. Electronics/Electrical Design electives: ENGR-121, ENGR-122, ENGR 523

Note: AREA G (Math Competency) can be demonstrated by a high school math course at or above the level of Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better.

An Associate Degree in this program requires students to complete MSJC's local General Education, Option A, by fulfilling all general education areas. In addition, students must complete all major requirements and complete an overall total of 60 degree applicable units with a minimum 2.0 GPA.

Course Title Credits
MSJC General Education Option A24
Required Engineering Courses11
Electives Engineering Courses6
Electives (as needed to reach 60 units)
Course Title Credits
Required Courses
ENGR-154Computer Aided Drafting I3
ENGR-155Computer Aided Drafting II3
PHOT-125Digital Photography Production I3
ENGR-180Introduction to Engineering2
Elective Courses
Select 6 units of the following:6
SolidWorks I
Microstation I (formerly ENGR-157)
Plane Surveying I
Plane Surveying II (formerly ENGR-165)
Legal Aspects of Surveying (formerly ENGR-166)
Introduction to Geographic Information Science
Global Positioning Systems for Surveying (formerly ENGR-167 Global Positioning Systems)
Statics
Strength of Materials (formerly Strength and Materials)
Introduction to Engineering Design
Electronics for Engineering Technologists (formerly ENGR-522)
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (formerly ENGR-123)
Civil Engineering and Architecture (formerly ENGR-524)
Work Experience Education: Engineering Technology
Special Projects: Engineering
Total Units17

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