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DFT

19 courses with the subject DFT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

DFT 110Option: Take MAT-161(S20916) DFT-151; Option: Take

This course introduces the purpose and action of various mechanical devices. Topics include cams, cables, gear trains, differentials, screws, belts, pulleys, shafts, levers, lubricants, and other devices. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze, maintain, and troubleshoot the components of mechanical systems. MEC-161 Manufacturing Processes I 3 0 0 3 Requisites: This course provides the fundamental principles of value-added processing of materials into usable forms for the customer. Topics include material properties and traditional and non-traditional manufacturing processes. Upon completion, students should be able to specify appropriate manufacturing processing for common engineering materials. MEC-180 Engineering Materials 2 3 0 3 Requisites: This course introduces the physical and mechanical properties of materials. Topics include materials testing, pre- and post-manufactufing processes, and material selection of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, composities, and non-conventional materials. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize basic material property tests and select appropriate materials for applications. MEC-265 Fluid Mechanics 2 2 0 3 This course covers the physical behavior of fluids and fluid systems. Topics include fluid statics and dynamics, laminar and turbulent flow, Bernoulli's Equation, components, applications, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply fluid power principles to practical applications. MEC-267 Thermal Systems 2 2 0 3 Take MAT-121(S20804) PHY-131(S20809); Option: Take MAT-161(S20916) PHY-131(S20809) This course introduces the fundamental laws of thermodynamics. Topics include work and energy, open and closed systems, and heat engines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the laws and principles that apply to thermal power. MEDICAL ASSISTING (MED Prefix)

Subject
DFT
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take MAT-121(S23927) or MAT-171(S23934); Take previously. Required. Take PHY-131(S13319) or PHY-151(S16517); Take previously. Required.Take 1 group; Option:
DFT 111Technical Drafting I AND Autodesk Certified User AutoCAD
Subject
DFT
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
DFT 111ATechnical Drafting Lab
Subject
DFT
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
DFT 112Technical Drafting II2
Subject
DFT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2015-2016
Source
www.waketech.edu
DFT 112ATechnical Drafting II Lab 0 3 01

This course provides a laboratory setting to enhance advance drafting skills. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance the topics presented in DFT 112. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in DFT 112. DFT-115 Architectural Drafting 1 2 0 2 Requisites: This course introduces basic drafting practices used in residential and light commercial design. Topics include floor plans, foundations, details, electrical components, elevations, and dimensioning practice. Upon completion, students should be able to complete a set of working drawings for a simple structure. DFT-119 Basic CAD 1 2 0 2 Requisites: This course introduces computer-aided drafting software for specific technologies to non-drafting majors. Emphasis is placed on understanding the software command structure and drafting standards for specific technical fields. Upon completion, students should be able to create and plot basic drawings. This course utilizes MicroStation software. DFT-121 Introduction to GD&T 1 2 0 2 Take previously. Required. This course introduces basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles. Topics include symbols, annotation, theory, and applications. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret and apply basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles to drawings. DFT-151 CAD I 2 3 0 3 Requisites: This course introduces CAD software as a drawing tool. Topics include drawing, editing, file management, and plotting. Upon completion, students should be able to produce and plot a CAD drawing. DFT-152 CAD II 2 3 0 3 Take previously. Required. This course introduces extended CAD applications. Emphasis is placed upon intermediate applications of CAD skills. Upon completion, students should be able to use extended CAD applications to generate and manage drawings. 2016-2017 Catalog Volume 38 | Wake Technical Community College Last Updated 6/30/16 248

Subject
DFT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2016-2017
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take DFT-112(S16296); Take either previously or concurrently. Required. Take 1 group; Option: Take DFT-110; Option: Take DFT-151; Option: Take ARC-114(S10248); Take 1 group; Option: Take DFT-110; Option: Take DFT-151; Option: Take ARC-114(S10248);
DFT 115Architectural Drafting OR IC61: Autodesk Certified User
Subject
DFT
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
DFT 119Basic CAD OR ARC-114 AutoCAD

Architectural CAD IC62: Autodesk Certified User in Revit for Architectural Design

Subject
DFT
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
DFT 121Introduction to GD&T1

This course introduces basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles. Topics include symbols, annotation, theory, and applications. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret and apply basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles to drawings. Class Lab Credits: 2 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
DFT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
None
DFT 151CAD I2

This course introduces CAD software as a drawing tool. Topics include drawing, editing, file management, and plotting. Upon completion, students should be able to produce and plot a CAD drawing. This course uses AutoCAD software. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
DFT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
None
DFT 152CAD II2

This course introduces extended CAD applications. Emphasis is placed upon intermediate applications of CAD skills. Upon completion, students should be able to use extended CAD applications to generate and manage drawings. This course uses AutoCAD software. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
DFT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take DFT-151
DFT 153CAD III2

This course introduces advanced CAD applications. Emphasis is placed upon advanced applications of CAD skills. Upon completion, students should be able to use advanced CAD applications to generate and manage data. This course uses Creo software. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
DFT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
None
DFT 154Introduction to Solid Modeling2

This course is an introduction to basic three-dimensional solid modeling and design software. Topics include basic design, creation, editing, rendering and analysis of solid models, and creation of multiview drawings. Upon completion, students should be able to use design techniques to create, edit, render and generate a multiview drawing. This course uses SolidWorks software. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
DFT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
None
DFT 170Engineering Graphics2

This course introduces basic engineering graphics skills and applications. Topics include sketching, selection and use of current methods and tools, and the use of engineering graphics applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic engineering graphics principles and practices. This course utilizes SolidWorks software. Class Lab Credits: 2 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
DFT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
None
DFT 189Emerging Technologies in CAD 1 2 02

Requisites: This course provides an opportunity to explore new and emerging technologies related to Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD). Emphasis is placed on introducing a selected CAD technology or topic, identified as being "new" or "emerging," from a variety of drafting discipines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and practical skill in the use of the CAD technology studied. DFT-251 Customizing CAD Software 2 2 0 3 This course covers customizing CAD software. Topics include the creation of symbol libraries and screen menus, macro writing, and automation of common drafting functions on CAD. Upon completion, students should be able to create a symbol library and screen menu and automate common drawing functions. DFT-253 CAD Data Management 2 2 0 3 This course covers engineering document management techniques. Topics include efficient control of engineering documents, manipulation of CAD drawing data, generation of bill of materials, and linking to spreadsheets or databases. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize systems for managing CAD drawings, extract data from drawings, and link data to spreadsheets or database applications.

Subject
DFT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take DFT-151; Take previously. Required. Take DFT-151; Take previously. Required.
DFT 214Descriptive Geometry2

ISC 132 Manufacturing Quality Control ..................................3

Subject
DFT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2012-2013
Source
www.waketech.edu
DFT 221Electrical Drafting4
Subject
DFT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2012-2013
Source
www.waketech.edu
DFT 251Customizing CAD Software3
Subject
DFT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2015-2016
Source
www.waketech.edu
DFT 253CAD Data Management3
Subject
DFT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2015-2016
Source
www.waketech.edu
DFT 254Intermediate Solid Modeling & Rendering2

This course presents a continuation of basic three-dimensional solid modeling and design software. Topics include advanced study of parametric design, creation, editing, rendering and analysis of solid model assemblies, and multiview drawing generation. Upon completion, students should be able to use parametric design techniques to create and analyze the engineering design properties of a model assembly. This course uses SolidWorks software. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
DFT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take DFT-154

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