DFT 110 Basic Drafting

Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2

This course introduces basic drafting skills, terminology, and applications. Topics include basic mathematics; sketching; introduction to CAD, ANSI, and ISO drafting standards; and a survey of various drafting applications. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic calculations for CAD drafting, sketch drawings using appropriate standards, and recognize drawings from different drafting fields.

Course is typically offered in Spring.
Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following with 70% accuracy on all assignments and tests according to the applicable rubric:

Sketch existing objects.
Create an orthographic sketch and CAD drawings of an object.
Plot the CAD drawing.
Explain a mechanical drawing, including welding symbols.