Computer Aided Design, Fall 2008
COURSE TITLE: Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Prerequisite: Art I
Elective for Junior/Senior
INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Michael J. Blochowski
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
CREDITS: .50
TEXT(S): TITLE: Engineering Graphics with AutoCad 2006
AUTHORS: James D. Bethune
EDITION: 2006
PUBLISHER: Pearson Prentice Hall
Internet Access Required
Course Software
AutoCadLT 2007
Lab Hours
7:30 am - 9:15 am or by Appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to take a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to introducing CAD techniques and concepts. Students will gain practical knowledge in the use of CAD that is essential in producing architectural drawings. The course includes hands-on applications and the prodcution of simple drawings. The course covers drawing setup, computation for scale factors, geometric construction of parts, sectional views, basic architectural room layouts, and civil plot plans.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Weeks 1 & 2 - Introduction to CAD August Course Guide
Computer Literacy Topics
Security and Ethics
Tech Buying Guide
Computer Buying Guide
Privacy
Web Guide
Multimedia
Computer Networks
Computer Dictionaries:
Webopedia,
InstantWeb,
Hope.
Hardware / Software
Helpful Websites
Hardware
Software
Network
Internet
How Computers work
How Computers work
Binary Counting
ASCII Table.com
Getting Started with AutoCad
ToolbarsCommand ToolsStarting a New DrawingNaming a DrawingDrawing UnitsDrawing LimitsGrid and Snap
Fundamentals of 2D CAD
X-Y Coordinate SystemAngular MeasurementLineAbsolute CoordinatesRelative CoordinatesPolar Coordinates
CircleCircle CenterlineErasePrint / PlotUndo
User Coordinate System
Drawing Quiz 1 - August 28, 2008
Weeks 3 through 5 - Fundamentals of 2D CAD September Course Guide
Modifying Commands
- Move
- Copy
- Stretch
- Mirror
- Offset
- Array
- Rotate
- Trim
- Extend
- Break
- Chamfer
- Fillet
Quiz 1 - September 5, 2008
New Commands
- 2-10 Polyline
- 2-11 Spline
- 2-12 Ellipse
- 2-14 Polygon
- 3-2 OSNAP
- 3-3 EndPoint
- 3-4 Snap From
- 3-5 Midpoint
- 3-6 Intersecti
- 3-7 Apparent Intersection
- 3-8 Circle
- 3-9 Quadrant
- 3-10 Perpendicular
- 3-11 Tangent
- 3-12 Nearest
- 3-15 Grips
- 3-16 Extend
- 3-17 Move
- 3-18 Rotate
- 3-19 Scale
- 3-20 Mirror
Weeks 6 through 9 - Intermediate AutoCAD September Course Guide
Test #1 (September 19, 2008)
Weeks 10 through 14 - Advanced Topics October Course Guide
Test #2 (October 23, 2008)
Dimensioning
Orthographic Views
Sectional Views
Hatching
New Commands
3-25 Layers3-21 Blocks3-23 WBlock3-27 Title Block
Editing Objects
DimensioningDynamic Blocks- Attributes
- Polyline
- Spline
- Text
Weeks 15 through 17 -Architectural Project November Course Guide
New Commands
- 8-2 Dimension Terminology and Conventions
- 8-3 Linear Dimension
- 8-4 Dimension Styles
- 8-5 Units
- 8-6 Aligned Dimensions
- 8-7 Radius and Diameter Dimensions
- 8-8 Angular Dimensions
- 8-9 Ordinate Dimensions
- 8-10 Baseline Dimensions
- 8-11 Continue Dimension
- 8-12 Quick Dimension
- 8-13 Center Mark
- 8-14 Quick Leader
- 8-15 Dimension Edit
Orthographic Views
- 5-2 Three Views of an Object
- 5-3 Visualization
- 5-4 Hidden Lines
- 5-5 Hidden Line Conventions
Test #3 (November 25, 2008)
Weeks 17 & 18 - Review and Final Project December Course Guide
Sectional Views
Hatching
Test #4 (December 17, 2008)
Final Exam: (January 13, 2009)
Project Due: (January 9, 2009)
GRADING:
Quarter Grade
Computer Assignments 35%
-CAD Drawings
-Engineering Powerpoint
presentation (1st QTR)
-Residential Plan (2nd QTR)
Written Homework 15%
-Review Questions
-Worksheets
-Vocabulary Sheets
Quizzes 15%
-Planned
-Pop
Test Scores 35%
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100%
Semester Grade
First Quarter 42.5%
Second Quarter 42.5%
Semester Exam 15%
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100%
Extra Credit
Guest Speaker Participation/Summary
Professional Interview/Summary
10 points per quarter
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
- Lecture or explanation--by the teacher or a student
- Demonstration--by the teacher or a student
- Guided Discovery
- Cooperative learning
- Individualized programs
- On-line information
Grade Status
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