Course
Syllabus
Basic Computer-Aided Drafting
Spring
2005
Course
Information
Time: Internet coursework
due each Friday by
Semester: Spring, 2005
Room: DT U208
Prerequisite: None
Instructor Information
Name: Steven Taylor
Office Location: N/A
Phone: (254)298-8371(messages)
Email: taylors@templejc.edu
Tickoo,
Sham, AutoCAD 2004: A Problem Solving Approach, Delmar
Learning,
ISBN:
1-4018-5133-9
Websites
related to textbook: http://www.cadcim.com
or
http://www.technology.calumet.purdue.edu/met/tickoo/students/students.htm
Students
are expected to actively participate in the discussions and assignments for
this course to receive a passing grade.
In addition, the following percentages will be used in determining a
student's letter grade:
Attendance
/ Participation 25%
Homework
Assignments 25%
Chapter
Quizzes 25%
Final
Semester Exam 25%
Letter grades will be as follows:
A (90-100)
B (80-89)
C (70-79)
D (60-69)
F (50-59)
Course Calendar
The
Course Schedule: Readings/Assignments/Tests
|
Week |
Chapters |
Assignment |
Figure |
Page |
|
1 (January 18) |
1 |
None |
None |
None |
|
2 (January 24) |
2 |
Exercise 9 |
2-66 |
2-55 |
|
3 (January 31) |
3 |
Exercise 5 |
3-80 |
3-54 |
|
4 (February 7) |
4 |
Exercise 8 |
4-77 |
4-55 |
|
5 (February 14) |
(Quiz) 5 |
Exercise 3 |
5-71 |
5-49 |
|
6 (February 21) |
6 |
Exercise 3 |
6-31 |
6-42 |
|
7 (February 28) |
7 |
Exercise 4 & 6 |
7-52 & 54 |
7-49 & 50 |
|
8 (March 7) |
8 |
Exercise 9 |
8-61 |
8-48 |
|
9 (March 21) |
(Quiz) 9 |
Example 2 |
9-14 & 15 |
9-11 |
|
10 (March 28) |
10 |
Exercise 2 |
10-45 |
10-41 |
|
11 (April 4) |
11 |
Exercise 1 |
11-26 |
11-33 |
|
12 (April 11) |
12 |
None |
None |
None |
|
13 (April 18) |
(Quiz) 13 |
Exercise 6 |
13-54 |
13-45 |
|
14 (April 25) |
14 |
Exercise 10 |
14-31 |
14-47 |
|
15 (May 2) |
Review |
None |
None |
None |
|
16 (May 9) |
FINAL
EXAM |
Before (May 10) |
|
|
Textbook Chapters
We will cover
the following chapters from the text.
See the schedule for assignment and test dates:
1. Introduction to AutoCAD.
2. Getting Started with AutoCAD.
3. Drawing Sketches.
4. Working with Drawing Aids.
5. Editing Sketched Objects-I.
6. Editing Sketched Objects-II.
7. Controlling the Drawing Display and
Creating Text.
8. Basic Dimensioning, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
9. Editing Dimensions.
10. Dimension Styles and Dimensioning System Variables.
11. Model Space Viewports, Paper Space
Viewports, and Layouts.
12. Plotting Drawings.
13. Hatching Drawings.
Course Description
This course is
an introduction to basic computer-aided drafting. Emphasis is placed on drawing
setup; creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined
shapes; placing, rotating, and scaling objects; adding text and dimensions;
using layers; understanding various coordinate systems; as well as discuss
input and output devices. AutoCAD applications software will be used.
Course Objectives
To introduce
the student to basic computer drafting skills necessary for completion of a
technical program in computer-aided drafting, leading to an associate degree or
certificate and employability in the drafting field of choice.
Student Competencies to Be Mastered
The student
will be expected to demonstrate the ability to utilize the computer hardware
and application software to navigate through the menu systems; create the
environment necessary to develop new drawings; open and modify existing
drawings; develop, store, and retrieve predefined shapes; add text and
dimensions; use layering schemes; and switch between various user defined
coordinate systems.
Assignments
There will be
several assignments as part of this course. Each completed assignment shall be
printed on 8.5” x 11” paper, including the student’s name and title of the
exercise.
Course Policies
Attendance,
Lateness:
Class attendance is very
important. Missing more than one week of
class (two class periods) may result in a letter grade penalty. Always try to talk to the instructor in
advance should you need to be absent.
Students are expected to be on time to class.
Class
Participation:
Students
are expected to be very active participants in class discussions and
activities. I stress participation to help
measure understanding of the material being discussed.
Academic Dishonesty:
Cases of academic dishonesty on
exams or class assignments will be referred to the Vice President of Student
Services for disciplinary action. The
Student Handbook states the College's rules and policies on this matter.
Lab safety/ health:
Students should not rearrange the layout and
configuration of computers and other laboratory equipment without instructor
approval. Computers have been arranged to protect students against exposure to
excessive electromagnetic fields. Drinks, snacks, and tobacco products are
prohibited in the classroom and laboratory areas.
Lab rules:
No food or drinks are allowed in the computer labs.
Students shall not visit web sites other than those
needed for class work.
No chat room activity is allowed. Violation of this
rule will result in the student being removed from the CAD/GIS department.
Software Piracy:
The college has legally purchased computer software
in campus computers. Students may not illegally copy this software for home or
business use. Your instructor is not authorized to allow you to copy software.