(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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