General Technology - Engineering Design Graphics, AAS (AAS.GENET.EDG)

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Associate in Applied Science in General Technology

Engineering Design Graphics Career Path

62-63 Credit Hours

This degree pathway prepares students for employment in the drafting field with opportunities in both government and industry. Training emphasizes the development of computer-aided design and drafting skills. Graduates typically obtain drafting and technical illustration jobs in the architectural, civil, construction, electrical, or mechanical fields.

Students can earn only one General Technology degree in a single career path.

General Education Core Requirements

MAT 170 - Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I Credit: 3
REQ COM Select from
Communication
Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ SSC Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ GEN Select from
General Education
(SPC 209 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 15

Primary Technical Specialty Requirements

EGT 130 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Applications Credit: 3
EGT 151 - Introduction to CAD Credit: 3
EGT 152 - Fundamentals of CAD Credit: 3
EGT 220 - Structural and Piping Application Credit: 4
EGT 245 - Principles of Parametric CAD Credit: 3
EGT 251 - Principles of CAD Credit: 3
EGT 252 - Advanced CAD Credit: 3
EGT 258 - Applications of CAD Credit: 3
EGT 261 - Model Design and Simulation Credit: 4
EGT 265 - CAD/CAM Applications Credit: 3

Total: 32

Secondary Technical Specialty Requirements

Students will complete 15-16 credits for the secondary technical specialty including three required courses and one drafting option that meets their career goals.

AET 111 - Architectural Computer Graphics I Credit: 3
AET 221 - Architectural Computer Graphics II Credit: 4
EGT 172 - Electronic Drafting Credit: 2

Architectural Drafting Option

AET 202 - History of Architecture Credit: 3
CET 120 - Construction Materials Credit: 3

Total: 6

Civil Drafting Option

CET 204 - Fundamentals of Surveying Credit: 4
EGT 257 - Advanced Civil CAD Credit: 3

Total: 7

Electrical Drafting Option

EGR 104 - Engineering Technology Foundations Credit: 3
EET 113 - Electrical Circuits I Credit: 4

Total: 7

Mechanical Drafting Option

EGR 170 - Engineering Materials Credit: 3
or
EGR 175 - Manufacturing Processes Credit: 3
EGT 115 - Engineering Graphics II Credit: 4

Total: 7

Total 15-16

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.