ENGINEERING, DRAFTING & DESIGN

ENGINEERING, DRAFTING AND DESIGN I 723                              

1 credit 

The Engineering, Drafting & Design program prepares students for careers in architecture, mechanical engineering, advanced manufacturing principles (CNC programming) and related professions. There is a strong emphasis on drawing on the drawing boards as well as Computer-Aided Design (CAD). First year students learn the basics of architectural drafting through the design of a complete set of house plans and mechanical drafting through the design and drawing of the various views of machine parts.     A practical application of STEM Principles (Science Technology Engineering and Math) are applied to real world problems while utilizing Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and 3D Printing to create the finished solution. 

ENGINEERING, DRAFTING AND DESIGN II 733           

1 credit 

Second year students will continue development in both mechanical and architectural drafting. In mechanical drafting, students’ progress through manufacturing processes, threads and fasteners, detail and assembly, working drawings, piping, and engineering drafting practices as well as operating manual machine shop equipment and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. In architecture, students learn the design and drafting of floor plans, details, sections, elevations, site plans and schedules. Students continue extensive use of Computer Aided Drafted (CAD) as well as developing a deeper understanding of STEM Principles. 

ENGINEERING, DRAFTING AND DESIGN III 743         

1 credit 

Third year students choose a concentration in architectural, mechanical, CNC/machine shop manufacturing, structural, or surveying or interior design drafting. Students complete a research project using industry references and accepted design principles. The project incorporates extensive use of the CAD system and/or CNC manufacturing as well as the application of STEM, physics, trigonometry and geometry. Recommended students are encouraged to participate in an internship to complement and supplement the skills learned in the program. This course will fulfill the RIDE Readiness-Based Graduation Requirements for financial literacy.

ENGINEERING, DRAFTING AND DESIGN IV 775        

2 credits 

Fourth year students continue their understanding of their concentration in architectural, mechanical, CNC/machine shop manufacturing, structural or surveying drafting. Students complete several research projects of their own choosing using industry references and accepted design principles. The projects incorporate extensive use of the CAD system and/or CNC manufacturing as well as the application of STEM, physics, trigonometry and geometry. Students are now prepared to participate in an internship experiences to complement and supplement the skills learned in the program. Students Go to Table of Contents 96 receive a fourth math credit toward graduation requirements upon successful completion of the program.