Electro-mechanical Drafting Technology

Instructors: Hansen & Merrill

One Associate of Applied Science degree is available to the student.

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electromechanical Drafting Technology

(8 Sessions)

Required courses:

EMDR 100     Technical General Education     1-16 cr
EMDR 112     Math I                             3 cr
EMDR 114     Drafting Theory I                  2 cr
EMDR 115     Drafting Laboratory I              3 cr
EMDR 117     Math II                            3 cr
EMDR 119     Drafting Theory II                 2 cr
EMDR 120     Drafting Laboratory II             3 cr
EMDR 144     Mechanical Drafting Theory I       2 cr
EMDR 145     Mechanical Drafting Lab I          3 cr
EMDR 174     Hardwiring Theory I                2 cr
EMDR 175     Hardwiring Laboratory I            3 cr
EMDR 242     Trigonometry                       3 cr
EMDR 247     Strength of Materials              3 cr
EMDR 248     Mechanical Drafting Theory II      2 cr
EMDR 249     Mechanical Drafting Laboratory II  5 cr
EMDR 268     Mechanical Drafting Theory III     2 cr
EMDR 269     Mechanical Drafting Laboratory III 6 cr
EMDR 276     Hardwiring Theory II               2 cr
EMDR 277     Hardwiring Laboratory II           5 cr
EMDR 278     Printed Circuit Theory             2 cr
EMDR 279     Printed Circuit Laboratory         6 cr
TGE 153      Applied Technical Speaking         2 cr
TGE 154      English Composition for Technology 4 cr
TGE 156      Applied Business Principals        2 cr
TGE 158      Applied Job Search                 2 cr
TGE 160      Applied Human Relations            2 cr
                                        TOTAL: 90 cr

Program Policy: Coursework and delivery design.

Math, lab theory, and technical support courses are interrelated and must be taken concurrently during each session. Quantity as well as quality of completed work is a basic requirement for Electromechanical Drafting. Math and theory courses are applied in the drafting lab assignments. Because of this design, students will not be permitted to take technical nor technical support courses independent of each other.

The courses listed above will be taught in sequential blocks of instruction. If the student fails a theory or lab course, then that course must be repeated and a passing grade obtained before the student can advance in the program. If the student fails a math class, they must exit the program and make up their math deficiency. Then at the next available opening the student will be allowed to reenter the program, repeat the math course and progress in the program.

Courses

Students who demonstrate adequate academic skill to succeed in the occupational content courses of the program will be given an "S" grade for EMDR 100 and will not be required to attend the initial semester.

Based on your keyboarding skills, you may be required to take a 1 credit Keyboarding class in order to meet the competencies of the program.

Technical General Education Elective

TGE 140 First Year Seminar 1 credit. This course provides an introduction to the nature of postsecondary education and a general orientation to the functions and resources at Idaho State University. This course is designed to help first-year and transfer students adjust to the University, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential survival skills. The course utilizes presenters from various campus support systems, collaborative learning activities, and written assignments which involve student resources and activities on campus. The course also provides a support group of students in a critical transition year by examining problems common to first-year experience. It covers University resources, learning strategies, study techniques, test anxiety, time management, test preparation, and problem solving.

EMDR 100 Technical General Education (variable) 1-16 credits. The basic mathematical skills of fractions, decimals, percents, proportions are reviewed. Also, for technical fields, beginning algebra through the application of the quadratic equation is studied. An experiment-based science class that emphasizes development and application of equations and problem-solving techniques is taught. Communication skills, critical thinking and basic technical writing are stressed.

EMDR 112 Math I 3 credits. Review of complex fractions and story problem solutions followed by a study of percentage, ratio-proportion, weights-measures, and powers. Study of algebra through equations with three unknowns. Strong on story problems.

EMDR 114 Drafting Theory I 2 credits. Basic instruction to help the student gain knowledge and experience necessary to draft drawings and learn fundamentals of drafting theory. Includes units in linework, lettering, inking, geometric constructions, sketching, orthographics, and sectional views. The student will gain a knowledge of CAD systems and their operation.

EMDR 115 Drafting Laboratory I 3 credits. Puts into practice the knowledge gained in the preparation of drawings. The student will produce drawings using a CAD system.

EMDR 117 Math II 3 credits. Advanced algebraic concepts, equations and applications, factoring, use of quadratic equation, gears and screws, review of plane geometry. Most of the work is in story problem form. PREREQ: EMDR 112.

EMDR 119 Drafting Theory II 2 credits. Instruction in the fundamentals and theory of auxiliary views, revolutions, dimensioning, tolerancing, threads and fasteners, isometrics, oblique drawings, charts, and graphs. PREREQ: EMDR 112, 114, 115.

EMDR 120 Drafting Laboratory II 3 credits. Puts into practice the knowledge and theory gained in EMDR 119 by preparing drawings manually and on the CAD system. PREREQ: EMDR 112, 114, 115.

EMDR 144 Mechanical Drafting Theory I 2 credits. Study of applied geometric tolerancing and working drawings including machines, gears, cams, and welded parts. PREREQ: EMDR 119, 120.

EMDR 145 Mechanical Drafting Laboratory I 3 credits. Preparation of working drawings of simple machines, gears, cams, and welded parts. Some work must be complete on the CAD system. PREREQ: EMDR 119, 120.

EMDR 174 Hardwiring Theory I 2 credits. The course will cover the layout of electrical and electronic drawings. PREREQ: EMDR 119

EMDR 175 Hardwiring Laboratory I 3 credits. Hands on experience drafting block diagrams, logic diagrams, schematics, highway diagrams, point-to-point and destination wiring diagrams. Electronic hardware drawing packages. All work can be drafted on the CAD system. PREREQ: EMDR 120.

EMDR 242 Trigonometry 3 credits. Major emphasis will be on the practical application of trigonometry in solving industrial problems. This will be accomplished with sketches and triangulation. PREREQ: EMDR 117.

EMDR 247 Strength of Materials 3 credits. Introduction to statics principles and strength of materials. Includes calculation of reactions, analysis of force systems, stress-strain behavior, Poisson's ratio, temperature effects, shear and moment diagrams, welded joints, stress in beams, and beam size determination. PREREQ: EMDR 242.

EMDR 248 Mechanical Drafting Theory II 2 credits. Continuation of EMDR 144. Includes the study of metal layout and piping systems, and mechanical power transmission catalogs. PREREQ: EMDR 144, 242.

EMDR 249 Mechanical Drafting Laboratory II 5 credits. Preparation of working drawings involving metal layout and piping systems. Also includes research and layout of mechanical power transmission components drawing. Some work must be completed on the CAD system. PREREQ: EMDR 145, 242.

EMDR 268 Mechanical Drafting Theory III 2 credits. Theory of working drawings including reinforced concrete, architectural detailing and the elements of structural steel detailing. PREREQ: EMDR 247, 248.

EMDR 269 Mechanical Drafting Laboratory III 6 credits. Preparation of working drawings of reinforced concrete structures, structural steel members and a residence. The student will decide which projects will be done manually and which will be done on the CAD system. PREREQ: EMDR 247, 249.

EMDR 276 Hardwiring Theory II 2 credits. Electronic and electrical packaging concepts and standards. PREREQ: EMDR 174.

EMDR 277 Hardwiring Laboratory II 5 credits. Drafting of complete chassis and cabinet drawing packages. All work can be drafted on the CAD system. PREREQ: EMDR 175.

EMDR 278 Printed Circuit Theory 2 credits. The theory of printed circuit design, standards, processes, design hints, layout of single-, double-, and multi-layer boards using discrete components and integrated circuits. PREREQ: EMDR 276.

EMDR 279 Printed Circuit Laboratory 6 credits. Preparation of complete printed circuit drawing packages from schematics, logic diagrams, and engineering information sheets. All work will be complete using a CAD system. PREREQ: EMDR 277.

EMDR 290 Directed Studies 1-8 credits. Individual work under staff guidance. For short specialized subject areas.

EMDR 292 Internship 1-16 credits. Variable number of weeks of industrial work experience via a cooperative program for selected students.

EMDR 293 Internship 1-16 credits. Variable number of weeks of industrial work experience via a cooperative program for selected students.

EMDR 294 Internship 1-16 credits. Variable number of weeks of industrial work experience via a cooperative program for selected students.

TGE 153 Applied Technical Speaking 2 credits. Course provides principles of technical and business speech communication. Includes informative and persuasive presentations, effective meeting organization and listening skill development. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.

TGE 154 English Composition for Technology 4 credits. This is a basic composition course in which students develop skills in understanding and writing paragraphs and essays. Meets general education requirements for A.A.S. degree.

TGE 156 Applied Business Principles 2 credits. The course provides students with an overview of business/economic principles related to technical courses of study. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.

TGE 158 Applied Job Search 2 credits. Course provides techniques and development of employment process skills. Includes instruction in resumé/cover letter writing, interviewing, company research, and portfolio preparation. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.

TGE 160 Applied Human Relations 2 credits. Course provides a study of human behavior in an occupational environment with emphasis on communications, motivation, leadership and personal attitude. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.

TGE 162 Keyboarding 1 credit. The course enables the development of basic touch keyboarding skill in a minimum of time. Completion should prepare students to (a) input alphabetic, numeric, and symbol information quickly and accurately and (b) understand basic vocabulary and concepts used in keyboarding operations when entering and retrieving information.

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