Engineering Drafting
6 courses · Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ENGD 101 Introduction to Drafting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This survey course will explore the basic techniques used in the drafting industry. The course will emphasize proper use of hand drafting instruments, lettering, and line quality. Course includes work in the fields of architectural, engineering and mechanical drafting.
ENGD 103 Blueprint Reading for Construction
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
A course designed to develop the skills necessary to interpret both residential and commercial construction drawings and blueprints.
ENGD 110 Introduction to 2-D AutoCAD
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
An introduction to the AutoCAD program including all necessary basic commands required for computer aided drafting. Students will master drawing setup, common draw, edit and view commands, and plotting. Lectures and exercises are designed to provide a comprehensive knowledge of all basic computer drafting functions. Grade option.
ENGD 120 Introduction to Inventor
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Solid Modeling and Three Dimensional CADD will introduce students to a new Autodesk software package entitled INVENTOR. Students will understand the concepts involved in Parametric Modeling. Students will begin by constructing basic shapes and proceed to building intelligent solid models and create multi-view drawings. Assembly drawings, section views, auxiliary views,sheet metal drawings, and details will also be produced. Students will develop their drafting and computer skills through drawings and projects that emphasize teamwork and the design process. Students will also learn various hardware, software and peripheral components related to operating a CADD station.
ENGD 130 Introduction to Solidworks
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed to introduce the student to three-dimensional parametric solid modeling with SolidWorks. Students will begin with basic parametric solid modeling techniques and advance into complex assemblies requiring animation.
ENGD 210 Advanced 2-D Autocad
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Advisory
- ENGD 110
- Transfers to
- CSU
A working knowlege of AutoCAD is necessary. This course will explore the more advanced two-dimensional features of the AutoCAD program including entity filters, attributes, external reference files, paper space and slide presentations. Projects include sectional description of compound shapes and developments.