Master Syllabus DF1033, Section Views

Credits 3 Lab Hours 4 Lecture Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

This course instructs students in the drawing construction methods necessary to draw cutaway views. Section views are used by industry to improve the clarity of complex objects and assemblies. Material identification and manufacturing processes are key elements of this course.

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

Upon successful completion of Section Views, the Drafting student will be able to:

  1. Identify types of section views
  2. Select proper application of various section views
  3. Identify common materials of manufacturing
  4. Describe general rules for section view construction
  5. Identify conventional break lines and their applications
  6. Identify line types and uses in section views
  7. Describe and draw proper cutting plane lines
  8. Describe crosshatching and pattern fill in CAD section views
  9. Identify various material symbols in section views
  10. Construct full and half sections manually and with CAD
  11. Construct offset, removed, and revolved sections manually and with CAD
Course Outline
  1. Material line symbols
  2. Cutting plane lines
  3. Break lines
  4. Full and Half Sections
  5. Offset and Broken out sections
  6. Revolved and Removed sections
  7. Aligned sections
  8. Rib sections
  9. Assembly sections
Instructional Methods
  1. Lectures
  2. Discussion and Questions
  3. Demonstrations
  4. Reading Assignments
  5. Skills Assignments
  6. Manual and CAD Drawing Assignments
  7. Examinations
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Drafting Kit
  2. Handouts
  3. CAD System
Methods of Assessment

Pre-tests and posttests: exercise problems, drawing evaluation, class participation.

  1. SCCC Outcomes 4 and 5 will be assessed and measured by solving assigned drawing problems, demonstration of skills necessary to successfully complete project exercise drawings, and a written test.
  2. SCCC Outcome 6 will be assessed and measured by demonstrating the ability to create, edit, and print various Section drawings on CAD
  3. SCCC Outcome 9 will be assessed by evaluation of finished drawings to current industry standards.
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.