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Introduces fundamental concepts and operations necessary to utilize microcomputers for developing fundamental drafting techniques. Emphasis is placed on the basic concepts, terminology, and techniques necessary for CAD applications. Topics include: history of drafting, safety practices, geometric terms/media sizes, hardware and software care and use, basic entities, CAD commands, line relationships, basic CAD applications, and geometric construction.
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History of Drafting |
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Safety Practices |
D. Lab |
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Terminology |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
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Hardware and Software Care and Use |
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6 |
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Basic Entities |
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CAD Commands |
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Line Relationships |
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Basic CAD Applications |
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Geometric Construction |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
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HISTORY OF DRAFTING |
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Write a definition of drafting. |
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Identify typical drafting tools and their uses. |
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Match terms related to drafting with their correct definitions. |
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SAFETY PRACTICES |
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Match terms related to general safety with their correct definitions. |
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List two reasons for maintaining a clean and orderly drafting classroom. |
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Match types of fire extinguishers with their operation and class of fires. |
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List the two classes of fires that might be encountered in the classroom. |
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List six steps to be followed in case of an accident in the classroom. |
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Maintain work station and storage area. |
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TERMINOLOGY |
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Match basic geometric terms with their correct definitions. |
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Identify basic geometric shapes. |
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Match terms related to media with their correct definitions. |
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Match characteristics of paper surfaces with their correct definitions. |
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Classify standard media sheet sizes standard or metric by letter and dimension. |
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Read metric, fraction, and decimal scales. |
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HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE CARE AND USE |
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Match CAD equipment terms with their correct definitions. |
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Identify all major components of hardware associated with a CAD system. |
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List hardware used in a CAD system. |
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Distinguish between input and output devices in a CAD system. |
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Select true statements concerning operating an AutoCAD system. |
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Initialize Start up and shut down the available CAD system.AutoCAD software. |
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BASIC ENTITIES |
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Recognize and define the principal terms for entities in CAD. |
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Create a single-view drawing. |
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Demonstrate ability to load from and store a program to diskette. |
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Demonstrate ability to operate a digitizer tablet. |
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CAD COMMANDS |
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Match CAD terminology with correct definitions. |
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Activate the round-off command (set SNAP value). |
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Activate, modify and turn off a GRID. |
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Create a line by use of absolute coordinates, Delta x, y, and Polar. |
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Initialize a new drawing. |
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Set-up a new drawing. |
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Plot a drawing. |
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LINE RELATIONSHIPS |
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Demonstrate the correct use of the alphabet of lines. |
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Identify the basic types of lines. |
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Select suggested line widths for linework. |
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BASIC CAD APPLICATIONS |
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Complete a pie chart showing the distribution of costs for a drawing. |
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Complete a chart showing metric sheet sizes and the nearest standard sizes. |
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Log drawing information into a drawing log. |
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Store drawings and prints. |
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Run prints. |
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GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION |
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Draw parallel lines. |
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