Kadlecek, Bennie
Program Director, Drafting Technology
Phone: (409) 839-2091
Office: Technology Building 5, Room 10913
Address: PO Box 10043, Beaumont, Texas, 77710
The two-year drafting program offered by the Institute of Technology is designed to provide basic technical
information required for entry into the occupation of computer-aided drafting or conventional drafting. Drafters
prepare precise drawings and specifications from sketches, field notes, and other information
furnished by an engineer or a designer. They also calculate the quality, quantity, and cost of materials.
Final drawings, either by use of the computer or by conventional drafting procedures, contain a detailed view of
the object as well as specifications for materials to be used, procedures to be followed, and other information to
carry out the job. Upon graduation, drafters may specialize in a particular field of work, such as mechanical,
electrical, electronic/instrumentation, structural, pipe or civil drafting.
Any CDT major not earning a grade of “C” or better in attempted CDT major-specific courses will be required to
repeat and complete the courses with a grade of “C” or better, or obtain approval of program director before
continuing to take courses as a CDT major.
Anyone planning a career in drafting should be able to do detailed work requiring a high degree of accuracy,
have good eyesight and eye-hand coordination, and be able to function as part of a team since he or she will work
directly with engineers and skilled workers. Artistic ability is helpful in some specialized fields. A graduate of
this two-year program is awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree. Job placement
assistance is available through the Institute Placement Office.
Lamar Institute of Technology also requires students to register for the College Success Skills Course in their first semester.
The course is designed to provide students with a thorough orientation to the campus, postsecondary education, and the classroom skills necessary for success.
Students with a thorough orientation to the campus, postsecondary education, and the classroom skills necessary for success. Students must earn a 'C' or better in all cources in the degree plan.
General Education Courses
Program Requirements
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ARCE 1352
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Structural Drafting
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3:2:4
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DFTG 1305
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Technical Drafting
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3:2:4
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DFTG 1309
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Basic Computer-Aided Drafting
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3:2:4
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DFTG 1310
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Specialized Basic Computer-Aided Drafting
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3:2:4
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DFTG 1317
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Architectural Drafting - Residential
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3:2:4
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DFTG 1358
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Electrical/Electronics Drafting
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3:2:4
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DFTG 2308
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Instrumentation Drafting
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3:2:4
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DFTG 2319
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Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting
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3:2:4
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DFTG 2323
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Pipe Drafting
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3:2:4
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DFTG 2330
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Civil Drafting
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3:2:4
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DFTG 2332
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Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting
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3:2:4
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DFTG 2338
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Final Project * or
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3:2:4
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DFTG 2380
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Cooperative Education
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3:1:20
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DFTG 2345
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Advanced Pipe Drafting
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3:2:4
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PFPB 2307
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Pipe Fabrication and Installation I or
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3:2:4
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INMT 1305
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Introduction to Industrial Maintenance
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3:2:4
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TECM 1349
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Technical Math Applications
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3:3:0
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PTAC 1302
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Introduction to Process Technology or
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3:2:4
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PTAC 1332
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Process Instrumentation I
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3:2:2
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CETT 1403
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DC Circuits
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4:3:4
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* Capstone course.
** Articulated Tech Prep credit.
+ Institutional Requirement
