DRFT 2114 - Auto Cad I

Description
This course introduces students to the essential 2D drawing techniques and commands used to draw, edit, annotate, view, analyze, and plot drawings used for engineering and building design. Students will create small, real-world projects using the latest revision of AutoCAD software with an emphasis on mechanical and architectural documents.

Pre-Requisite
Completion of or in the process of completing DRFT 1233 with a grade greater than or equal to C.

4 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
60 lecture hours

4 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students will:

Master the basic 2D AutoCAD drawing commands and concepts and demonstrate the ability to use them efficiently in a variety of design drafting applications
Create objects in CAD using different data input techniques including object snaps, object snap tracking, polar tracking, and coordinates
Edit objects and drawings using the 2D modification tools
Demonstrate the ability to use 2D geometric construction techniques and principles to produce the standard views on manufacturing and construction documents
Apply dimensions to architectural and mechanical drawings consistent with current industry standards
Create tables graphic patterns, and standard blocks
Place and manage external references on drawings
Set up Layouts and Sheet Sets for plotting drawings
Plot a drawing (layout)with multiple scales on a sheet

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students can use college level math skills to solve CAD problems
Students are proficient in their technical focus (Architectural/Civil/Mechanical)

Standard Practices
Topics list

CAD interface and working with drawings and templates
Units of measurement, the Cartesian coordinate system, and methods of invoking commands
Creating objects in AutoCAD using standard 2D commands
Basic editing tools and techniques
Creating and managing layers
Multi-line and single line text and tools
Display options including zoom, pan, and viewports
Object snaps, tracking
Arranging and patterning objects
Multi-view construction tools and techniques
Dimensioning commands, concepts, and styles
Table creation, graphic pattern creation, and standard block creation
Layout and Sheet Set creation

Learning activities

Assessments

Drawing assignments which demonstrate the ability to use 2D commands
Creative Projects
Final Project

Grading guidelines

A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 0-59%