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.
Co-Requisite: DF-1103 Technical Drafting or MC1023 Print Reading
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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.
- Define CAD geometry
- Apply Coordinates for Drawing
- Draw basic lines, polylines, arcs, circles,
- Edit & modify drawing entities
- Employ Coordinate Drafting rules to edit drawings
- Set up template drawings
- Create drawing layers based on line type, color, and scale.
- Construct drawings utilizing Layer Management techniques.
- Place & Edit Annotations in CAD
- Set up plot and print operations of
- Create CAD drawing filing parameters, save and retrieve drawings from files.
Systems
Settings
- Introduction
- Computer Aided Design & Drafting Systems
- Intro to AutoCAD
- Entering coordinates
- Modifying and organizing a drawing
- Reusing Geometry
- Annotations
- Layout & Output
- Geometric Constructions
- Drafting settings
- Layout and measurements
- Blocks and templates
- Engineering Graphics
- AutoCAD Essentials skills
- Final Drawings & Exam
- Lectures
- Discussion and Questions
- Demonstrations
- Reading Assignments
- Skills Assignments
- CAD Drawing Assignments
- Examinations
- Online Textbook and subscriptions
- Microsoft Windows - Based PC with reliable highspeed Internet access.
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.
SCCC Outcome #6 will be assessed and measured by demonstrating the ability to create, edit, and upload various CAD drawings to the Canvas LMS
SCCC Policy
Technical support is available by contacting the SCCC IT Department at itech@sccc.edu
Canvas Help: canvashelp@sccc.edu
Seward County Community College (SCCC) is committed to ensuring digital and physical accessibility for all students, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice Title II accessibility compliance deadlines, SCCC continues to enhance the accessibility of its instructional materials, technology, and online content.
SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.
If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.
To promote equal access, SCCC strives to provide captions and transcripts for all course videos and multimedia materials. If you encounter any issues with captions, transcripts, or other accessibility features in this course, please notify your instructor immediately so the issue can be addressed and corrected as quickly as possible.
SCCC remains committed to creating a learning environment that ensures all students can fully participate in academic programs and college activities.