Mechanical Drafting and Solid Modeling - Associate of Applied Science
Doña Ana Community College
2025-2026 Catalog
(60 credits)
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required DRFT courses/Technical Requirements/Electives and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Select one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits 1, 2 | 12-14 | |
| This degree requires courses from Areas I, II and III; students must select one course from the remaining areas to complete General Education requirements. | ||
Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | ||
| Composition I 3 | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
| College Algebra 3, 4 | 3 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab 3 | 4 | |
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication 3 | 3 |
| Core Requirements | ||
| MATH 1250G | Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus 3 | 4 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Technical Requirements | ||
| DRFT 109 | Computer Drafting Fundamentals | 3 |
| DRFT 114 | Introduction to Solid Modeling | 3 |
| DRFT 124 | Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| DRFT 164 | Intermediate Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling | 3 |
| DRFT 214 | Advanced Solid Modeling | 3 |
| DRFT 288 | Portfolio Development | 3 |
| MAT 102 | Print Reading for Industry | 3 |
| MAT 105 | Introduction to Manufacturing | 3 |
| Advisor approved electives (AERT, DRFT, ENGR, E T, MAT, M E, or WELD) | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.
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MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G first.
(60 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required DRFT courses/Technical Requirements/Electives and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I | ||
| DRFT 109 | Computer Drafting Fundamentals | 3 |
| MAT 102 | Print Reading for Industry | 3 |
| MAT 105 | Introduction to Manufacturing | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Area II: Mathematics | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| General Education - Choose one course from NM General Education Areas IV, V, or VI in the NMSU/DACC Catalog. | 3 | |
| DRFT 114 | Introduction to Solid Modeling | 3 |
| DRFT 124 | Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| DRFT 164 | Intermediate Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| SUMMER | ||
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Advisor Approved Elective (AERT, DRFT, ENGR, E T, MAT, M E, or WELD) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Area II: Mathematics | 4 | |
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus | ||
| DRFT 214 | Advanced Solid Modeling | 3 |
| Advisor-Approved Elective (AERT, DRFT, ENGR, E T, MAT, M E, or WELD) | 3 | |
| Advisor-Approved Elective (AERT, DRFT, ENGR, E T, MAT, M E, or WELD) | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | ||
| DRFT 288 | Portfolio Development | 3 |
| Advisor-Approved Elective (AERT, DRFT, ENGR, E T, MAT, M E, or WELD) | 3 | |
| Advisor-Approved Elective (AERT, DRFT, ENGR, E T, MAT, M E, or WELD) | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |