2010-2011 Catalog
Engineering Graphics Technology

EGT 101 Technical Drafting I
3 Credits
Introduces the student to basic engineering graphics technology principles through development of basic entry-level drafting skills. Enables the student to develop skills in sketching, reading drafting scales, interpreting line types, lettering techniques, geometric construction, orthographic projection, and drawing reproduction.

EGT 102 Technical Drafting II
3 Credits
Introduces students to auxiliary views, pictorials, sections, threads, and fasteners, springs, and intersections and developments.

PREREQUISITES: EGT 101, and CAD 102 with a grade of "C" or better, or Instructor’s permission.

EGT 105 Blueprint Reading
3 Credits
Focuses on interpretation of shop and working drawings. Examines drawing formats, view selection, hardware, dimensioning and tolerancing systems using the ANSI standards and symbols. Addresses interpretation, calculation and placement of tolerances.

EGT 109 Descriptive Geometry
3 Credits
Enables the student to develop the ability to visualize points, lines, and surfaces in space, to relate them to each other, and to apply these relationships in the solution of drafting assignments.

PREREQUISITE: EGT 102 with a grade of "C" or better or Instructor’s permission.

EGT 267 Piping Drawings
3 Credits
Examines layout and design of industrial piping systems. Focuses on fittings, flanges, valves and piping. Enables the student to interpret their symbols, draw as flow and instrumentation diagrams, and plan elevation assemblies through assigned projects. Introduces associated dimensioning systems.