Fundamentals of AutoCAD

DMA C127

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course, students acquire fundamental skills in the use of AutoCAD to produce industrial, architectural, and engineering drawings. Course topics include AutoCAD features, commands, and tools for drawing and dimensioning techniques.

LEARNING OUTCOMES & ASSESSMENTS

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

Analyze and evaluate the requirements of a particular project and on the basis of an information plan and create a set of drawings necessary to produce a building or structure. This will be assessed with a project, scored with a rubric.
Solve complex graphic problems and communicate ideas in the technical fields of architecture, engineering, and manufacturing, using design tools, decision analysis techniques, computer aided drafting, documentation and evaluation. This will be assessed with a project, scored with a rubric.
Assemble drawings in industry standard plan form. This will be assessed with a project, scored with a rubric.
Select the type of units appropriate to the scope of project and dimension all parts as well as the whole in order to translate it as drawings. This will be assessed with a project, scored with a rubric.