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Prerequisites: None
Meetings: 48 minutes, everyday
Open to: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors

 Students will learn basic methods and drawing techniques—freehand, mechanical and computer assisted, to produce industrially acceptable drawings. During the course students will be encouraged to develop and use a logical approach to problem solving as well as visualization skills necessary to interpret 2D drawings, pictorials, and 3D wire frame representations. Learning to manipulate a full featured 2D CAD program, from planning to plotting will be a centralized theme throughout the year. This course should be considered a MINIMUM requirement for any student wishing to pursue a career in engineering, drafting, or technology based occupations.  (Rev Nov 95)

COURSE  OUTLINE - (Expanded Outline)

I.       Definition of Technical Drawing
II.      Freehand Sketching
III.     Self Evaluation
IV.     Preparation for Drafting
V.      Scale & Measurement
VI.     Angular Combinations
VII.    Circles & Arcs
VIII.   Orthographic Projection
IX.     Introduction to Computers
X.      Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting / CAD
XI.     Geometric Construction
XII.    Dimensioning
XIII.   Pictorial Representations
XIV.   Architectural Drawings
XV.    Intro to 3D CAD
XIV.   Careers in Drafting

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

1. This course is offered in the hope that through better comprehension of the industrial language, drafting, students will be better equipped to understand our industrial/technological society, its methods of operations and existing opportunities in related fields.

2. To develop in the student the ability to interpret, reproduce and construct graphic representations in accordance with standard industrial procedures.

3. To develop in the student, habits which are conducive to success: self-discipline, self-evaluation, cooperation, patience, cleanliness, ability to follow specific instructions, logistic approach to problem solving, organizational abilities, and quality workmanship.

4. To develop in the student the ability to express individual ideas in a form other than the written or spoken word.

5. To expose students to the ever-increasing application of computers in the drafting field.

6. To make students aware of the numerous career, recreational and personal enhancement opportunities available in drafting and related fields.

7. To begin to develop physical skills which will be useful in numerous activities throughout life.

EVALUATION

     A. Students will be evaluated on the following:

1. Classroom participation

2. Cooperation with instructor and fellow students

3. Maintenance and care of equipment

4. Ability to demonstrate self-discipline in starting and maintaining a work attitude during class time.

5. Ability to solve drawing problems

6. Course content / Academic standards

7. Developed physical skill

     B. Methods of Evaluation

1. Written tests and quizzes on course content

2. Drawings assigned in related areas

3. Observation by instructor during class time

4. Individual discussions with students during class time.