By approaching drawing as both a graphic technique and a mental thought process, this subject area endeavors to enhance the Student's: (1) Skills of observation, visualization, and delineation. (2) Ability to draw effectively and efficiently using the graphic language of the industry. (3) Time management skills by encouraging a pragmatic, disciplined approach to projects & assignments. (4) Graphic communication skills which are required for other subject areas in the course.

Introduces the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) application software for Drafting Applications.

ASCT 1051 covers those topics in technical mathematics which are important for student success in drafting. Topics include algebraic operations, simple equations, ratios, basic geometry, quadratic equations, graphs, linear equations, vectors, trigonometry, logarithms and exponential functions.

ASCT 1110 covers the relationship between applied loads and the resultant support reactions and internal forces developed in statically determinate members and stuructures.

ASCT 1120 introduces students to the design and detailing of steel structures. Topics include design of steel beams, columns, OWSJs, steel tension members, bolted and welded connections for beams and beams-columns, as well as concepts and techniques required to produce engineering and shop drawings for fabrication of structural steel members according to building code requirements.

ASCT 1130 presents theory and code requirements necessary to design and detail reinforced concrete structural elements. The course is delivered through project work on floor plans, elevations, foundation plans and details, sections, roof plan and details, engineering and placement reinforcement plans, beam/column/footing schedules, bar lists and connection details.

ASCT 1140 presents theory and code requirements necessary to design and detail structural steel connections and structural elements. Topics include design of bolted and welded connections for beams, columns, and bracing members, production of framing drawings and shop drawings for fabrication of structural members using computer-aided drafting such as AutoCAD and XSteel.

ASCT 1150 presents theory and code requirements necessary to design and detail wood-frame structural elements. Through the study of Building Construction assemblies & techniques, this subject area endeavors to develop student's: (1) Knowledge of various construction assemblies, issues, & methods. (2) Analytical & technical construction knowledge. (3) Capacity to implement fundamental principles employed in residential, commercial, industrial, & institutional projects. (4) Ability to develop complete set(s) of working drawings. (5) Topics include wood-frame construction systems, details and connections.

By approaching communications as a necessary skill to transmit & transfer information, this subject area endeavors to build the Student's: (1) Skill in organizing mental thought processes, ideas, and concepts, in order to effectively communicate professionally in the work place. (2) Exposure to variety of: graphic, written, and oral presentation techniques, appropriate to particular "business-like" situations. (3) Ability to develop clear, precisely communicated, rationale in technical communications.

ASCT 1170 present topics in AutoCAD that are important to for the success of drafting students. Topics include intermediate CAD operations, editing drawings, constructing multivew drawings, applying text, font, style commands, dimensioning, hatching, blocks, constructing 3D objects and modifying solid objects.

ASCT 1180 covers those topics in AutoCAD and Xsteel which are important for the success in drafting. Topics include Intermediate and Advanced AutoCAD operations, Viewports and Layouts, Attributes, External Reference Drawings, Inserting Clipboard and OLE Objects, 3D modeling, as well as Xsteel directory structure, creating and editing drawings, advanced modeling, simple and interactive connections.

ASCT 1190 covers the relationship between the external loads applied to a deformable body and the intensity of internal forces acting within the body. It also involves studying the deformations of the body and the body's stability when it is subjected to external forces. Prerequisites: ASCT 1110

Through the study of Building Code, this subject area endeavours to develop the Student's: (1) Awareness of the impact of codes & regulations upon design & construction. (2) Ability to interpret the various intents of the building code. (3) Ability to integrate the structural considerations in design & construction documents.