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Introduces basic concepts, terminology, and techniques necessary for CAD applications. Topics include: terminology, CAD commands, basic entities, and basic CAD applications.
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Terminology |
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CAD Commands |
D. Lab |
8 |
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Basic Entities |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
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Basic CAD Applications |
Credit |
6 |
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Prerequisite/Corequisite: |
DDF 102, SCT 100 |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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TERMINOLOGY |
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CAD, CADD, and CAM |
Describe the difference between CAD, CADD, and CAM systems. |
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Systems |
Identify the three types of CAD systems. |
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Components |
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CPU |
Identify the central processing unit of a CAD system. |
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Input |
Identify the input devices of a CAD system. |
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Output |
Identify the output devices of a CAD system. |
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CAD COMMANDS
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Utilities |
Identify the commands used for file loading and saving, drawing output, and environment configuration. |
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Drawing |
Identify the commands used for creating entities. |
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Editing |
Identify the commands used for editing existing entities. |
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Text |
Identify the commands used for entering text on the drawing. |
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Transformations |
Identify the commands used for transforming entities. |
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Dimensioning |
Identify the commands used for dimensioning the drawing. |
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BASIC ENTITIES
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Basics |
Load a CAD application. |
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Load a saved drawing. |
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Create a hard copy of the drawing. |
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Exit a CAD application |
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Drawing |
Establish the drawing environment. Create simple objects. |
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Editing |
Perform basic editing on existing objects. |
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Text |
Enter text on the drawing. |
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Transformations |
Translate, scale, rotate, reflect, and replicate a simple object. |
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Dimensioning |
Dimension a simple object. |
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BASIC CAD APPLICATIONS
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Advantages |
Identify areas and situations where CAD would have an advantage over manual drafting. |
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Disadvantages |
Identify areas and situations where manual drafting would have an advantage over CAD. |
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Suggested Resources |
Suggested Resources include textbooks shown below or most current edition.
Bertoline, G. R.
(1989). Engineering graphics with autocad.
New York: Macmillan.
Davies, Y. (1987). Engineering drawing & computer graphics.
New York: Van Nos Reinhold.
French, T. E., et al. (1986). Engineering drawing & graphic technology
(13th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Giesecke, F. F., et
al. (1989). Principles of engineering
graphics. New York: Macmillan.
Jensen, C. H., &
Helsel, J. D. (1989). Engineering drawing
& design (4th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Luzadder, W. J.
(1986). Fundamentals of engineering
drawing with an introduction to interactive computer graphics for design &
production (9th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Luzadder, W. J.,
& Botkin, K. E. (1986). Problems in
engineering drawing workbook with an introduction to interactive computer
(9th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Luzadder, W. J.,
& Duff, J. M. (1989). Introduction to
engineering drawing. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Rogers, H. (1986). Problems book: Engineering drawing &
graphic technology (13th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Spence, W. P.
(1985). Engineering graphics workbook (Vol.
1) (2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Spence, W. P.
(1985). Engineering graphics workbook (Vol.
3). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Spence, W. P. (1988). Engineering graphics (2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.