Santa Ana College: Degrees and Certificates for 2006-2007
Engineering Drafting and Design Degree (SAC 0254) and Certificate (SAC 0798)
The associate degree and certificate curriculum in
engineering drafting and design has two options to prepare a student for
employment in an engineering, architectural, civil engineering, or a
construction office as a drafter, designer, or an engineering technician.
Actual work in this field for both options is similar. Job tasks include
preparation of drawings and plans (board and computer), sketches, layouts,
diagrams, schematics, illustrations, material lists, and size and material
specifications. Opportunity for employment exists in both private industry and
city and county government agencies which employ drafters, designers, and
engineering technicians.
Option I-Engineering Drafting and Design (SAC 0254)
Along with a strong drafting emphasis, this option requires
engineering-technical course work in math, engineering materials, and
descriptive geometry. Many courses are applicable to lower-division preparation
leading to a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology at a four-year
institution. The engineering technician works closely with the professional
engineer and is involved with the application of scientific and engineering
principles.
Major requirements for the associate degree and certificate:
| Course | Units |
| Engineering 114, Dimensioning & Tolerancing | 3 |
| Engineering 122, Engineering Drawing | |
| OR | 3 |
| Engineering 125, Engineering Graphics | |
| Engineering 124, Advanced Drawing | 3 |
| Engineering 148, Introduction to Mechanical, Industrial, | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering | |
| Engineering 183, AutoCAD I-Computer Aided Drafting | 3 |
| Engineering 184, AutoCAD II-Computer Aided Drafting | 3 |
| Engineering 188, Machine Technology Survey | 3 |
| Manufacturing Technology 028, Basic Metals Technology | 3 |
| Mathematics 160, Trigonometry | 4 |
| Select one course from the following: | |
Engineering 027, 051, 110, 115, 185, 191, 228, 235, 250, 250L;
Mathematics 170. | 1-4 |
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TOTAL | 28-31 |
Option II-Architectural/Civil Engineering/Construction Drafting and Design (SAC 0284) (SAC 1697)
This option is designed specifically to prepare the student for
employment as a professional drafter/designer in the Architectural, Civil
Engineering and Construction fields (AEC). The drafter/designer works closely
with the architect, developer and other professionals in the development and
construction of AEC projects.
Major requirements for the associate degree and certificate:
| Course | Units |
| Engineering 112, Society & the Built Environment | 3 |
| Engineering 142, Architecture/Engineering/Construction | 4 |
| Drafting Standards | |
| Engineering 149, Introduction to Architecture/Civil Engineering/ | 2 |
| Construction | |
| Engineering 154, Architecture/Engineering/Construction | 3 |
| AutoCAD Drafting | |
| Engineering 183, AutoCAD I-Computer Aided Drafting | 3 |
| Engineering 184, AutoCAD II-Computer Aided Drafting | 3 |
| Engineering 186, AutoCAD 3-Dimensional Drawing | 3 |
| Engineering 201, Architectural Practice | 4 |
|
TOTAL | 25 |
Recommended electives: Engineering 012, 110, 185, 191; Environmental Studies 200 or 259; Geology 112, 140; Photography 180,185.
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