MA C172 Fundamentals of AutoCAD

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course examines the use of AutoCAD to obtain graphic solutions and delineations of industrial, architectural, and engineering drawings. Course topics include AutoCAD features, commands, and tools for drawing and dimensioning techniques.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to

1. Communicate ideas and design concepts visually using computer-aided drawing tools.
2. Create 2-dimensional representations of 3-dimensional objects as plan view, elevations and sections.
3. Select the type of units according to the scope of project and dimension all parts as well as the whole in order to translate it as drawings.
4. Assemble drawings in industry standard plan form.
5. Analyze and evaluate the requirements of a particular project and on the basis of that information plan and create a set of drawings necessary to produce a building or structure.
6. Solve complex graphic problems in the technical fields of architecture, engineering, and manufacturing.
7. Engage in problem solving using basic problem solving steps, design tools, decision analysis techniques, computer aided drafting, documentation and evaluation.

DETAILED TOPICAL OUTLINE

1. Introduction to AutoCAD (A)
   1. Introduction to AutoCAD Features
   2. Working with Drawings and Templates
   3. Introduction to Drawing and Editing
2. Drawing and Printing (A - E)
   1. Layers and Object Properties
   2. Drawing Basic Shapes
   3. Object Snap, Geometric Construction, Multiview Drawings
   4. Geometry Calculator and Filters
   5. Placing Text on Drawings
   6. Working with Tables
   7. Drawing Display Options
   8. Layouts, Plotting, and Printing
   9. Basic Drawing Editing
   10. Automatic Drawing Editing
3. AutoCAD Applications (E - G)
   1. Introduction to Polylines and Multilines
   2. Drawing and Editing Polylines and Splines
   3. Obtaining Information about the Drawing
4. Dimensioning and Tolerancing (E - G)
   1. Basic Dimensioning Practices
   2. Editing Dimensions
   3. Dimensioning with Tolerances
   4. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
5. Advanced Drawing Construction (A - G)
   1. Drawing Section Views and Graphic Patterns
   2. Creating Symbols for Multiple Use
   3. Dynamic Blocks
   4. Assigning Attributes
   5. External References
   6. Sheet Sets
6. Basic 3D Drawing and Advanced Applications (A - G)
   1. Isometric Drawing
   2. Introduction to Three-Dimensional Drawing
   3. External Commands, Script Files, and Slide Shows

LAB CONTENT DESCRIPTION

Students complete guided tutorials and work on assignments during lab.

METHODS OF PRESENTATION

Course instructional methods may include but are not limited to

1. Written lectures
2. Textbook tutorials
3. Asynchronous discussion
4. Synchronous and asynchronous video demonstration

ASSIGNMENTS AND METHODS OF EVALUATION

Assessment of student performance may include but is not limited to

1. Weekly creative exercises (A-G)
   Example: Students create an AutoCAD drawing of a building floor plan.
   
2. Creative projects (A-G)
   Example: Students produce a floor plan and front elevation of a small house.
   
3. Final project (A-G)
   Example: Students synthesize skills developed over the course of the semester to produce isometric drawings of a small house.

OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS

1. Weekly creative exercises
2. Creative projects

REQUIRED TEXTS

Reading assignments are required and may include but are not limited to

1. Shumaker, T. & Madsen, D. A. (2006). AutoCAD and its Applications Basics. Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Wilcox.
   

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