{ "college": "palomar-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "code": "DT", "name": "Drafting Technology", "sourceUrl": "https://palomar.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/32573/33385/32621", "courses": [ { "code": "DT 101", "subject": "DT", "number": "101", "title": "AutoCAD I", "units": "3", "hours": "1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "AutoCAD I is an introduction to applied drafting theory, principles, and techniques for computer aided drafting using AutoCAD software. AutoCAD fundamentals include drawing, modifying, annotating (creating text, dimensioning, tolerancing, leaders, tables, and title blocks), design intent, layout, user interface customization, file management, and plotting/printing. Topics are covered in a sequential and progressive manner while incorporating industry best practices and standards.", "notes": [ "Grading: Graded Only" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 8, "open": 4, "url": "/c/palomar-college/schedule/fall-2026/dt/#dt-101", "subject": "DT" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 8, "open": 8, "url": "/c/palomar-college/schedule/spring-2027/dt/#dt-101", "subject": "DT" } ] }, { "code": "DT 102", "subject": "DT", "number": "102", "title": "AutoCAD II", "units": "3", "hours": "1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab", "prerequisite": "DT 101", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "AutoCAD II furthers the student's understanding of drafting and design and builds upon the concepts introduced in AutoCAD I. Students will learn advanced design and modeling techniques to create more complex parts in 2D and 3D spaces not easily achieved with the basic commands. Drawing and design concepts will continue to be developed, using more advanced techniques and transition into 3D modeling of wireframes, surfaces, meshes and solids. Models will be assigned materials and rendered into photorealistic presentation. Lab exercises reinforce these learned concepts, while incorporating industry best practices and standards.", "notes": [ "Grading: Graded Only" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 0, "url": "/c/palomar-college/schedule/fall-2026/dt/#dt-102", "subject": "DT" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/palomar-college/schedule/spring-2027/dt/#dt-102", "subject": "DT" } ] }, { "code": "DT 103", "subject": "DT", "number": "103", "title": "SolidWorks I", "units": "3", "hours": "1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "SolidWorks I is a computer-aided design (CAD) software used for parametric feature-based solid modeling, assembly construction, technical drawing creation, finite element analysis (FEA) and motion simulation. This class introduces students to the concept of parametric modeling, and how if differs from direct modeling while exploring and applying design intent and design elements. Lecture topics cover elements starting with basic core features of all parts, continuing with building simple assemblies of those parts, and culminating with creating both detail part and assembly production-ready drawings. Lab exercises reinforce these learned concepts, while incorporating industry best practices and standards.", "notes": [ "Grading: Graded Only" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 6, "open": 0, "url": "/c/palomar-college/schedule/fall-2026/dt/#dt-103", "subject": "DT" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 6, "open": 6, "url": "/c/palomar-college/schedule/spring-2027/dt/#dt-103", "subject": "DT" } ] }, { "code": "DT 104", "subject": "DT", "number": "104", "title": "SolidWorks II", "units": "3", "hours": "1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab", "prerequisite": "DT 103", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "SolidWorks II is a computer-aided design (CAD) software used for parametric feature-based solid modeling, assembly construction, technical drawing creation, finite element analysis (FEA) and motion simulation. This class furthers the student’s understanding of parametric 3D design, and builds upon the concepts introduced in SolidWorks I. Students will learn advanced modeling techniques to create more complex parts incorporating organic shapes not easily achieved with the basic core features. Advanced assemblies will now be constructed using joint connections between components, constituting a basic mechanism. The student will perform kinematic (motion) studies using these mechanized assemblies to analyze the feasibility of the design. Large assembly management techniques will be taught. Drawing and design concepts will continue to be developed, using more advanced methods. Lab exercises reinforce these learned concepts, while incorporating industry best practices and standards.", "notes": [ "Grading: Graded Only" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 4, "open": 2, "url": "/c/palomar-college/schedule/fall-2026/dt/#dt-104", "subject": "DT" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/palomar-college/schedule/spring-2027/dt/#dt-104", "subject": "DT" } ] }, { "code": "DT 110", "subject": "DT", "number": "110", "title": "Technical Drafting I", "units": "3", "hours": "1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab", "prerequisite": "(Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in): DT 101", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Technical Drafting I studies the necessary fundamental concepts and theory of methodological drafting. Students will create accurate representations of designs for production and manufacturing while using industry standard CAD software. Topics include geometric constructions, orthographic projections, multi-view constructions, view alignment, dimension standards and notes, section views, auxiliary views, and isometric drawings. Lab exercises will reinforce these learned concepts, while incorporating industry best practices and standards.", "notes": [ "Grading: Graded Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "DT 111", "subject": "DT", "number": "111", "title": "Conceptual Design through Production", "units": "3", "hours": "1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab", "prerequisite": "DT 101 and DT 103 or DT 114 Recommended Preparation: MACH 117", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "The Conceptual Design through Production class is an opportunity for a team of students to take an idea and make it a reality. Students will present a design to take from concept to production. When the design is approved, a written design proposal will be presented to the project manager for approval. Production drawings will be generated using industry standard software. Following print revisions and approval of the production drawings, the prototyping process will begin. After drawing revisions are made, the production package is completed, and the prototype is perfected, the part(s) will be 3D printed and/or machined using specified materials. The part will be inspected using GD&T and approved by the project manager. Final project will be presented and evaluated by peers and faculty.", "notes": [ "Grading: Graded Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "DT 114", "subject": "DT", "number": "114", "title": "Creo Parametric I", "units": "3", "hours": "1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Creo Parametric is a computer-aided design (CAD) software for learning parametric feature-based solid modeling, assembly construction, technical drawing creation, finite element analysis (FEA) and motion simulation. Creo Parametric I introduces students to the concept of parametric modeling and how if differs from direct modeling. The class explores the importance of applying design intent through the use of design elements. Lecture topics cover basic core features of all parts, continuing with building simple assemblies of those parts, and culminating with creating both detail part and assembly production-ready drawings. Lab exercises reinforce these learned concepts, while incorporating industry best practices and standards.", "notes": [ "Grading: Graded Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "DT 115", "subject": "DT", "number": "115", "title": "Creo Parametric II", "units": "3", "hours": "1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab", "prerequisite": "DT 114", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Creo Parametric is a computer-aided design (CAD) software for learning parametric feature-based solid modeling, assembly construction, technical drawing creation, and finite element analysis (FEA) and motion simulation. This class furthers the student's understanding of parametric 3D design and builds upon the concepts introduced in Creo Parametric I. Students will learn advanced modeling techniques to create more complex parts incorporating organic shapes not easily achieved with the basic core features. Advanced assemblies will now be constructed using joint connections between components, constituting a basic mechanism. The student will perform kinematic (motion) studies using these mechanized assemblies to analyze the feasibility of the design. Large assembly management techniques will be taught. Drawing and design concepts will continue to be developed, using more advanced methods. Lab exercises reinforce these learned concepts, while incorporating industry best practices and standards.", "notes": [ "Grading: Graded Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "DT 226", "subject": "DT", "number": "226", "title": "Printed Circuit Board Design I", "units": "3", "hours": "1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab", "advisory": "Student should have basic knowledge of MS Windows 10 Operating System (OS). This includes the ability to navigate files and directories, install software, locate and open software, and access the Internet through a web browser.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Printed Circuit Board Design I provides process flow and software tool usage instruction for the creation of a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) based on the four stages of libraries, schematics, PCB layout and documentation. These four stages will be covered in the context of Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to ensure that the design is manufacturable and testable. PCBs will be designed using a high-end circuit board software(s).", "notes": [ "Grading: Graded Only", "Notes: Student will be required to have, or have access to, a laptop or PC capable of Window 10 (64 bit) with an Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent, 4GB RAM 10GB hard disk space, graphics card supporting directX 10 or better, and a monitor with at least 1680 X 1050 (wide screen) or 1600 X 1200 (4:3) screen resolution. A second screen is desirable but not required." ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 0, "url": "/c/palomar-college/schedule/fall-2026/dt/#dt-226", "subject": "DT" } ] }, { "code": "DT 227", "subject": "DT", "number": "227", "title": "Printed Circuit Board Design II", "units": "3", "hours": "1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab", "prerequisite": "DT 226", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Printed Circuit Board Design II builds upon the design process and tool knowledge gained in PCB Design I. Board fabrication and assembly practices will be discussed in detail to reinforce design best practices. Additional topics are honed to the needs of the electronics industry, such as high-speed, design density, rigid-flex and system design. The four PCB projects will develop skills from concept to manufacturing/assembly documentation.", "notes": [ "Grading: Graded Only", "Notes: Student will be required to have, or have access to, a laptop or PC capable of Window 10 (64 bit) with an Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent, 4GB RAM 10GB hard disk space, graphics card supporting directX 10 or better, and a monitor with at least 1680 X 1050 (wide screen) or 1600 X 1200 (4:3) screen resolution. A second screen is desirable but not required." ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/palomar-college/schedule/spring-2027/dt/#dt-227", "subject": "DT" } ] } ] }