Drafting Technology (R DT)

Students who enroll for college credit and achieve a minimum grade of “C” in each of the required ROP and College courses may apply for a Palomar College Certificate of Achievement in various areas of Drafting Technology. ROP courses that may qualify include RDT 125, 126 and 128. Completion of additional requirements in general education courses qualifies students to apply for an Associate of Arts in Drafting Technology.

125 Introductory Computer Aided Drafting (3 units)

An introduction to computer aided drafting using AutoCAD software and IBM compatible computers.  Hands-on experience with AutoCAD to include the following operations:  preparing and editing drawings; storage and retrieval of drawings; and production of commercial quality drawings on a plotter. Introductory computer terminology and techniques in Windows. May be taken two times.

126 Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting (3 units)

Prerequisite: R DT 125
Advanced theory and hands-on operation of a CAD system. Emphasis is placed on large-scale drawings, three-dimensional software techniques, orthographic projections, and complex computer aided manufacturing applications. May be taken two times.

128 Solidworks 3D Design and Presentation (3 units)

Advanced theory and hands-on operation of  three-dimensional software techniques. Emphasis is placed on wireframe, surface, solid, and parametric three-dimensional modeling.