Design Engineering Technology

Available: Shoals Campus
Advisors: Trenton Allen (5257) Anthony.Allen@nwscc.edu

Design Engineering prepares students for the manufacturing and construction industry. Today, the drafter is a highly skilled technician with an ability to visualize objects three dimensionally before they are physically created. By using traditional manual tools or computer assisted methods, the drafter creates drawings that describe the shape and size of the product or project.

Design Engineering instruction at the College is offered in fundamental, intermediate, and advanced levels of drafting and design. Advanced courses train students for the development of drawings in mechanical and architectural design. Related studies prepare the student academically in mathematics, physics, psychology, and English.

A graduate of the program will be generally qualified to enter the industry as an entry level draftsperson, detailer, or apprentice designer. Graduates are encouraged to continue education toward a professional degree in engineering or architecture.

Entering students are required to complete ORI 107. Transfer students are exempt from this requirement.

Notes:

* Drafting Electives totaling 6 semester hours are required. Students should consult with advisor concerning other possible electives from other program areas.

* Computer competency skills are embedded within one or more courses required in this curriculum.