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I. T.
105 - Fall 2005 |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
An introduction to mechanical drafting involving
geometrical constructions, orthographic projection, dimensioning
techniques, sectional views, auxiliary views, isometric views, and other
topics related to manufacturing and other areas of drafting.
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Textbook
Technical Drawing, 12th Ed. by Giesecke, Mitchell,
Spencer, Hill, Dygdon, and Novak.
Software
AutoCAD Mechanical 2006
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon
completion of the course, students will be able to:
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Describe differences
between mechanical drawing and sketching |
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Describe
the role of the engineer on a design team |
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Explain
features most common in cad software. |
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Create
proportional freehand sketching using correct sketching techniques |
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Apply
basic principles of geometric construction to create necessary geometry. |
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Draw the
six standard views of an object |
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Draw any
three views of an object using proper conventions, placement, and
alignment. |
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Describe
and apply first and third angle projection |
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Transfer
height, width, and depth between orthographic views. |
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Understand the meaning and properly apply section and cutting plane
lines. |
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Create
auxiliary view from standard orthographic views. |
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Construct partial auxiliary views |
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Identify
and discuss current and future manufacturing processes |
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Use
conventional dimensioning techniques to describe size and shape
accurately on an engineering drawing. |
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TOPICS
This
course will specifically address the following topics:
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Introduction and expectations |
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Graphical language, design, and
manufacturing—Chapter 1 |
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AutoCAD
software |
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Lines and
data input—Chapter 3 |
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Geometrical
constructions—Chapter 4 |
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Datum
planes |
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Multiview
projection and shape description—Chapters 5-6 |
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Freehand
sketching and lettering—Chapter 3 |
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Dimensioning—Chapter 11 |
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Sectional
views—Chapter 7 |
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Auxiliary
views—Chapter 8 |
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Isometric
drawing—Chapter 16 |
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COURSE GRADE
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GRADING SCALE
The
following grading scale will be used in this course:
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95--100 =
A |
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85--94 =
B |
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70--84 =
C |
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60--69 =
D |
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0--59 =
F |
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USEFUL LINKS
AutoDesk-Information on software,
helpful hints, discussion topics.
Journey-Educational software for
students at discounted prices.
CADALYST-Helpful
hints and information about CAD products.
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