SWCC College Catalog

DRF 160 MACHINE BLUEPRINT READING (3 cr.)   Introduces interpreting of various blueprints and working drawings. Applies basic principles and techniques such as visualization of an object, orthographic projection, technical sketching and drafting terminology. Requires outside preparation. Lecture 3 hours per week.

DRF 165 ARCHITECTURAL BLUEPRINT READING (3 cr.)   Emphasizes reading, understanding and interpreting standard types of architectural drawings including plans, elevation, sections and details.  Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 2 hours.  Total 4 hours per week.

DRF 169 BLUEPRINT READING FOR HEAVY CONSTRUCTION (2 cr.)   Presents material for draftsmen, material estimators, construction workers, superintendents, and others involved in heavy construction.  Includes site layout, foundations, reinforced concrete and steel construction, interior finishing and mechanical and electrical systems.  Lecture 1 hours.  Laboratory 2 hours.  Total 3 hours per week.

DRF 201 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN I (2-4 cr.)   Teaches computer-aided drafting concepts and equipment designed to develop a general understanding of components of a typical CAD system and its operation. Prerequisite divisional approval. Lecture 1-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3-6 hours per week.

DRF 202 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN II (2-4 cr.)   Teaches production drawings and advanced operations in computer aided drafting. Prerequisite DRF 201. Lecture 1-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3-6 hours per week.