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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Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find career or transfer opportunities. Program maps show the recommended course sequence that leads to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR-154 | Computer Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| PHOT-125 | Digital Photography Production I | 3 |
| ENGR-180 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| CSCR-116 | Integrative Career/Life Planning (formerly GUID-116) | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| 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 or ENGR-164 | Introduction to Engineering Design or Plane Surveying I | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| ENGR-122 or ENGR-565 | 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 or ART-120 | Beginning Drawing or 2D Design | 3 |
| ENGR-549 | Cooperative Work Experience: Engineering Technology (formerly ENGR-149) | 2 |
| ENGR-566 or ENGR-756 | Legal Aspects of Surveying (formerly ENGR-166) or SolidWorks I (formerly ENGR-156) | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| GEOG-101 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| ANTH-102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| PS-103 | Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| GEOG-115 or ENGR-757 | Introduction to Geographic Information Science or Microstation I (formerly ENGR-157) | 3 |
| ENGR-567 or ENGR-523 | Global Positioning Systems for Surveying (formerly ENGR-167 Global Positioning Systems) or Computer Integrated Manufacturing (formerly ENGR-123) | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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 follow MSJC's General Education, Option A and complete all general education areas, 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 A | 24 | |
| Required Engineering Courses | 11 | |
| Electives Engineering Courses | 6 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ENGR-154 | Computer Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| ENGR-155 | Computer Aided Drafting II | 3 |
| PHOT-125 | Digital Photography Production I | 3 |
| ENGR-180 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 6 units of the following: | 6 | |
| SolidWorks I (formerly ENGR-156) | ||
| 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) | ||
| Cooperative Work Experience: Engineering Technology (formerly ENGR-149) | ||
| Special Projects: Engineering | ||
| Total Units | 17 | |
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