ETD 1102C Introduction to Technical Drawing (3 Credits)
Technical drawing is a means of communication that is essential to our modern technological world as the written and spoken word. It has been said many times that "A good picture is worth a thousand words." INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL DRAWING has been designed for those students who realize this need. As a beginning of a foundation for future drawing experience or just as part of one's general background education, this course will be of great benefit.

ETD 1320C Introduction to Computer Drafting (3 Credits)
This course introduces computer-aided drafting (CAD) and examines the hardware that makes up a CAD work station. It also covers the operating system (MD-DOS) that enables the equipment to function as a unit. The course shows how to use AutoCAD to set up drawings and add lines, circles, arcs, other shapes, geometric constructions, and text. Students will use display and editing techniques as well as to obtain information about their drawings and work with drawing files.

BCN 1210 Building Construction Materials & Methods I (3 Credits)
Identification of industry standard sources, properties and building materials required for use in residential and commercial construction.

BCN 1272 Plans Interpretation (3 Credits)
Develops ability to read and interpret working drawings and specifications used in the construction industry.

BCN 2080C Architectural Drafting and Design I (3 Credits)
This course will introduce students to architectural graphic communication as well as to the fundamentals of design theory as it applies to human habitation and work relationships. The preliminary design processes, client influences on design, basic room relationships, and layouts. Basic plan symbols common to the field will be discussed and then applied to the design of a one-story residence and a two story light commercial building. Presentation floor plan techniques, roof types, materials and plans, and presentation elevations will be discussed. Students will prepare presentation floor plans and exterior elevation drawings of both a one-story residence and a two story light commercial building, as well as a preliminary building section and roof plan of a residential project.

BCN 2081C Architectural Drafting and Design II (3 Credits)
This course continues investigation and development of space-shaping language and its inherent structure and process of application. Skills learned in Architectural Drafting and Design 1 are engaged in both analysis and design processes, and requirement that materials introduced in lectures be furthered investigated through spatial analysis. This course will require students to further investigate architectural graphic communication as well as to the fundamentals of design theory as it applies to human habitation and work relationships.

BCN 2253C Architectural Drafting I (3 Credits)
Problems in architecture are studied, such as details of footings, foundations, floors, walls, roofs, and openings in masonry and wooden structures. Application is made through projects.

BCN 2259C Architectural Drafting II (3 Credits)
This course prepares students to do residential, multi-family and small commercial drawings. Problems presented have varied material and structural systems. Emphasis is placed on building codes and costs.