DDS 200 ARCHITECTURAL FUNDAMENTALS (3-3-4)
Prerequisites: Program admission
Introduces architectural fundamental principles and practices associated with architectural styles and drawing. Residential and commercial drawing practices will be covered. Topics include: specifications and materials; architectural styles; construction methods; construction drawing practices, dimensioning and scales.

DDS 201 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS (5-0-5)
Prerequisites: ENG 101, MAT 104
Provides a non-calculus based overview of the behavior of materials when subjected to different loadings and restraints and the prediction of materials behavior in different situations. Topics include: concepts of stress, concepts of strain, tension, moments of inertia, and beam bending.

DDS 203 SURVEYING I (1-4-3)
Prerequisites: DDF 107, MAT 104
Introduces fundamental plane surveying concepts, instruments, and techniques. Topics include: linear measurement, instrument use, and angles, bearings, and directions.

DDS 204 ESTIMATING (2-0-3)
Prerequisites: ENG 101, MAT 104
Introduces the essential skills necessary for assessing the expected materials, labor requirements and costs for given structures or products. Topics include: blue print reading, material take-offs, price extension and utilization of reference sources.

DDS 205 RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING I (2-8-6)
Prerequisites: DDF 111, DDF 112, DDS 201, ENG 101, MAT 104
Introduces architectural drawing skills necessary to produce a complete set of construction drawings given floor plan information. Topics include: footing and foundation and floor plans; interior and exterior elevations; sections and details; window, door and finish schedules; site plans; and specifications.

DDS 207 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS FOR ARCHITECTURE (1-4-3)
Prerequisites: DDS 205, DDS 206, PHY 221
Reinforces technical knowledge and skills required to develop accurate mechanical and electrical plans. Topics include: heating, ventilation and air conditioning calculations and plans; electrical calculations and plans; and plumbing calculations and plans.

DDS 208 RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING II (2-8-6)
Prerequisite: DDS 205
Continues in-depth architectural drawing practice and develops architectural design skills. Plans are designed to meet applicable codes. Topics include: footing, foundation and floor plans; interior and exterior elevations; sections and details; window, door, and finish schedules; site plans; specifications; and mechanical and electrical systems.

DDS 209 STRUCTURAL STEEL DETAILING (2-8-6)
Prerequisite: DDF 110
Develops knowledge and skills required for structural steel detailing and connections design utilized for commercial construction. Topics include: office practices; steel shapes; beam reactions; framed connections; seated connections; and columns, base plates, and splices.

DDS 210 COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING I (2-8-6)
Prerequisites: DDS 208, DDS 209 or DDS 241
Introduces commercial drawing skills necessary to produce construction drawings given floor plan information. Topics include: structural steel detailing; reflected ceiling plans; rebar detailing; and commercial construction drawings.

DDS 225 PRINCIPLES OF METALLURGY (4-1-4)
Prerequisites: ENG 101, MAT 104
Introduces the fundamental physical properties of metals. Topics include: materials properties and limitations, materials processing techniques, treating materials, testing materials, and microstructural characteristics.

DDS 226 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES (4-1-4)
Prerequisites: ENG 101, MAT 104
Introduces basic industrial manufacturing processes. Topics include: measuring processes, gauging and inspecting processes, cold working processes, hot working processes, cold processes, and finishing processes.

DDS 227 JIG, FIXTURE, AND DIE DRAWING (2-8-6)
Prerequisites: DDF 111, DDF 112, DDS 225
Introduces detailing of jigs, fixtures, and dies to meet industrial standards given required specifications. Topics include: multiview working drawing, tolerances, precision measurement and dimensioning practices, quality control, standard parts, and reference source utilization.

DDS 229 GEARS AND CAMS (3-7-6)
Prerequisites: DDS 201, DDS 226, MAT 104
Emphasizes calculation, specification development, and drawing of gear and cam systems to produce desired results. Topics include: reference source utilization, solution for two unknowns, standard gear applications, standard cam applications, and gear ratios.

DDS 230 MECHANISMS I (4-6-7)
Prerequisite: DDS 229
Emphasizes familiarization with and utilization of common linkage types. Students apply linkage concepts to specific problems. Topics include: direct linkages, multi-linkages, standardized gear boxes, and fundamental robotics concepts.

DDS 232 MECHANICAL POWER TRANSMISSION (2-8-6)
Prerequisite: DDS 230
Provides opportunities for design utilization of multiple power transmission methodology. Topics include: belts and pulleys, clutches and brakes, sprockets and chains, gear boxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

DDS 241 - STRUCTURAL STEEL DETAILING O.B.I. (0-18-6)
Prerequisites: DDF 111, DDF 112
Develops knowledge and skills required for structural steel detailing and connections design utilized for commercial construction in an actual job placement or practicum experience. Topics include: office practices; steel shapes; beam reactions; framed connections; seated connections; columns, base plates, and splices; use of proper interpersonal skills; and adaptability to the job setting.

DDS 242 - COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING I O.B.I. (0-18-6)
Prerequisites: DDS 208; DDS 209 or DDS 241
Introduces commercial drawing skills necessary to produce construction drawings given floor plan information in an actual job setting or practicum experience. Topics include: structural steel detailing; reflected ceiling plans; rebar detailing; commercial construction drawings; use of proper interpersonal skills; and adaptability to the job setting.

DDS 243 MECHANICAL POWER TRANSMISSION O.B.I. (0-18-6)
Prerequisite: DDS 230
Provides opportunities for design utilization of multiple power transmission methodology in an actual job setting or practicum experience. Topics include: belts and pulleys, clutches and brakes, sprockets and chains, gear boxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, use of proper interpersonal skills, and adaptability to the job setting.