Master Syllabus DF1003, Intro to Comp Aided Drafting

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

This course is a beginning course in the operational practices of computer aided drawing construction. Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) is the universal drawing tool in the production of Engineering, Architectural, Manufacturing, Mapping, Civil Engineering and Construction drawings. Students will learn basic draw and edit commands and will create simple engineering drawings.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The Industrial Technology Division is a committed leader in innovative workforce development by meeting the dynamic needs of business and industry through the development of student-centered education, technical excellence, and citizenship.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes

Construction

and polygons

edit drawings

linetype, color, and scale.

Management Techniques

drawings

CAD drawings

save and retrieve drawings from files

  1. Define CAD geometry
  2. Apply Coordinates for Drawing
  3. Draw basic lines, polylines, arcs, circles,
  4. Edit & Modify drawing entities
  5. Employ Coordinate Drafting rules to
  6. Set up template drawings
  7. Create drawing layers based on
  8. Construct drawings utilizing Layer
  9. Place & Edit Annotations in CAD
  10. Set up plot and print operations of
  11. Create CAD drawing filing parameters,
Course Outline

Systems

Settings

  1. Introduction -AutoCAD User Interface
  2. Computer Aided Design & Drafting
  3. Basic CAD Commands & Drafting
  4. Reusing Geometry
  5. Annotations
  6. Layout & Output
  7. Geometric Constructions
  8. Engineering Graphics
  9. AutoCAD Essentials
  10. Final Drawings & Exam
Instructional Methods
  1. Lectures
  2. Discussion and Questions
  3. Demonstrations
  4. Reading Assignments
  5. Skills Assignments
  6. CAD Drawing Assignments
  7. Examinations
Instructional Resources and Materials

reliable highspeed Internet access.

  1. Online Textbook and subscriptions
  2. Microsoft Windows - Based PC with
Methods of Assessment

problems, drawing evaluation, class

participation.

assessed and measured by solving

assigned drawing problems,

demonstration of skills necessary to

successfully complete project exercise

drawings, and a written test.

measured by demonstrating the ability

to create, edit, and print various

Multiview drawings on CAD

evaluation of finished drawings to

current industry standards.

  1. Pre-tests and post-tests: exercise
  2. SCCC Outcomes 4 and 5 will be
  3. SCCC Outcome 6 will be assessed and
  4. SCCC Outcome 9 will be assessed by
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.