CAD 113 AutoCAD I -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

The student will become familiar with two-dimensional capabilities of AutoCAD. The student will learn to be proficient, work with blocks, attributes, libraries, and set up template drawings.

CAD 117 AutoCAD II -- 3 Credits

Prerequisite: CAD 113 AutoCAD I. The student will learn about isometric drawings from 2D images, develop 3D images, solid modeling, basic AutoLISP programming, and data source connection.

CAD 280 SDS/2 Interactive Graphics -- 2 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisite: CAD 117 AutoCAD II. The student will become familiar with two-dimensional capabilities of SDS/2 Interactive Graphics. The student will learn how to make assemblies, insert assemblies, adaptive detailing, and set up prototype drawings.

DRF 113 Fundamentals of Technical Drafting -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Drawing equipment, geometric construction, multiview drawings, and isometrics will be studied and practiced. The students will study both the requirements of mechanical, structural, and architectural drawing. This section will allow the student with no previous drafting experience to obtain a good foundation of basic drafting procedures.

STR 123 Plan Reading -- 4 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Numerous questions over the plans of several construction projects will be answered. During this time the student will learn construction terminology, how to read sections, details, and answer various questions about the structure. The students will visit numerous construction projects and have the opportunity to give presentations on various projects.

STR 131 Concrete Technology -- 1 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

The student will learn fundamentals of site work, foundations, forms, heavy construction, precast, and mixes. Emphasis will be on terminology.

STR 141 Structural Steel Technology -- 2 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Students will learn to design beams, when given the distance between supports and the location of loads on them. Stress andstrain on structural steel members will be calculated. Weld symbols and strength will also be studied.

STR 146 Structural Steel Engineering -- 2 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisite: STR 141 Structural Steel Technology. Welded and bolted connections will be designed and shear will be checked. The student will learn to use the many tables in AISC's Manual of Steel Construction.

STR 151 Trigonometry Segmental Functions -- 2 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Students will use trigonometry functions to solve challenging triangle problems and then combine the use of segmental functions to solve circle and triangle figures accurately.

STR 156 Applied Geometry -- 2 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

In this area of study the students will be required to use their plan reading skills and mathematics knowledge to solve very complex problems.

STR 161 Steel Detailing I -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

The student will detail embedded items, handrails, stairs, and light structural framing including steel joists and deck. The student will develop a set of standards.

STR 166 Steel Detailing II -- 4 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisite: STR 161 Steel Detailing I. The student will prepare erection drawings and shop detailing for anchor bolts, angle frames, handrails, ladders, and stairs in miscellaneous steel, then in structural steel beams, columns, girts, and sag rods.

STR 181 Professional Development -- 1 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Students will explore many job possibilities, develop a cover letter and resume, learn how to develop a positive attitude, and have a successful interview.

STR 201 Connection Design -- 4 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisite: STR 146 Structural Steel Engineering. The student will perfect skills that were introduced in the first year, then proceed into bracing, trusses, and eccentricity. Total emphasis of the course will be on connections.

STR 225 Steel Detailing with DetailCAD -- 4 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisite: STR 166 Steel Detailing II. The student will learn to detail steel from a set of general plans, specifications, and item list using DetailCAD incorporated with AutoCAD.

STR 226 Steel Detailing with SDS/2 -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisite: STR 201 Connection Design. Design Data's SDS/2 software will be used to detail and plot projects. Students will set up job and fabricator standards, parametric, and extensive time will be spent on modeling.