DESN 102 Technical Graphics 3 Credits

Prerequisites: None.Provides students with a basic understanding of the detailing skills commonly used by a drafting technician.Areas of study include: lettering, sketching,proper use of equipment, geo­metric constructions with emphasis on orthographic (multi-view) drawings that are dimensioned and noted to ANSI standards.

DESN 103 CAD Fundamentals 3 Credits

Prerequisites: None.Provides students with a basic understanding of the features and considerations associated with the operation of a computer-aided design (CAD) system.Students will gain valuable hands-on experience using CAD software.They will be expected to complete several projects (increasing in difficulty) relating to com­mand topics covered on a weekly basis.

DESN 104 Mechanical Graphics 3 Credits

Prerequisites: DESN 101. Covers working drawings both in detail­ing and assembly.Presents fastening devices, thread symbols and nomenclature, surface texture symbols, classes of fits, and the use of parts lists, title blocks and revision blocks.

DESN 106 Descriptive Geometry 3 Credits

Prerequisites: DESN 102.Introduces fundamental principles in devel­oping graphical solutions to engineering problems.Topics covered in this course include true length, piercing points on a plane, line intersections, true shapes, revolutions, and developments using successive auxiliary views.

DESN 113 2D Computer-Aided Design 3 Credits

Prerequisites: None. This intermediate course improves the student’s CAD ability by presenting intermediate CAD commands, which will lead to the creation of advanced prototype draw­ings, graphic manipulation of symbol libraries, the utilization of advanced dimensioning techniques, and application of data sharing techniques. Detailed plotting instruction will also be covered

DESN 220 3D Computer-Aided Design 3 Credits

Prerequisites: None. This course will focus on 3D CAD features, including fundamentals of three-dimensional modeling for design. Includes overview of modeling, graphical manipulation, part struc­turing, coordinate system, and developing strategy of modeling.

DESN 221 Statics 3 Credits

Prerequisites: MATH 121 or MATH 131 or MATH 134 or MATH 137. Studies applied mechanics dealing with bodies at rest without the use of calculus. Covers units, vectors, forces, equilibrium,moments and couples, planar force systems, distributed forces, analysis of structures, and friction.

DESN 225 Portfolio Preparation 3 Credits

Prerequisites: DESN 220 or Program Advisor Approval.Focuses on the student’s final portfolio for graduation and preparation for the job interview.Finalizes design project work demonstrating the required knowledge and skills for degree achievements along with resume and cover letter preparation. A presentation for the portfo­lio is required in this class.Every student must submit a copy of the final portfolio for departmental archives upon graduation.