DRFT 120 - Technical Graphics with AutoCAD®

4 Credits: (3 lecture, 3 lab)

Course Description
This course is an introduction to Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) techniques.  Fundamental theories and principles include orthographic and axonometric projections.  Multi-disciplinary engineering drawings will be generated according to national and international standards.

Text
Plantenberg, K. (2022).  Engineering graphics essentials with AutoCAD® 2023.  Mission, KS: SDC Publications.

Shih, R. (2022).  Parametric modeling with Autodesk Fusion 360: Spring 2022. Mission, KS: SDC Publications.

Objectives
The student will be able to:

A. Identify universal drafting conventions.

B. Prepare orthographic and axonometric projections.

C. Apply visualization techniques.

D. Generate detailed working, sectional, and assembly drawings consistent with national and international standards.

E. Implement engineering and metric scales.

F. Insert created edit blocks with AutoCAD®.

G. Integrate auxiliary views.

H. Utilize analytical thinking skills to solve industrial and graphic problems.

Content
A. Drafting conventions and standards

B. Sketching and lettering

C. Line, layer, and block conventions

D. Axonometric and multiview projection

E. Section and auxiliary views

F. Dimensions, tolerances, and annotations

G. Detailed mechanical working and assembly drawings

H. Design processes

Student Evaluation
The student will be evaluated on class presentations, graphic assignments, test and quiz scores, design projects, and attendance.