Apr 20, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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EG 124 - CAD Graphics I

2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course is intended to introduce the student to the history and fundamentals of the graphic language. Topics include three-dimensional visualization, orthographic and axonometric sketching, projection theories, auxiliary views, basic concepts of dimensioning and CAD. (prereq: none) 
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Have developed spatial reasoning and visualization skills
  • Have developed the ability to sketch in both pictorial and orthographical forms
  • Understand and be able to use ASME and ISO graphic standards to read and create two-dimensional layouts with general dimensions and tolerances
  • Understand and be able to use projective spatial graphics
  • Understand and be able to use standard sectioning conventions for shape and detail definition
  • Have the ability to use AutoCAD to produce two-dimensional drawings

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None  

Course Topics
  • Scales and required equipment (2 classes)
  • Sketching and visualization (5 classes)
  • Projection theory, reference planes and auxiliary views (5 classes)
  • Sections (4 classes)
  • Dimensioning and tolerancing (5 classes)
  • CAD (16 classes)
  • Evaluations (3 classes)

Laboratory Topics
  • Problems for each of the topics from the book, workbook or handouts
  • Creation of two-dimensional drawings utilizing AutoCAD

Coordinator
Marvin Bollman



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