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Course Syllabus
DFT 210 CAD I
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
DFT210 Computer Aided Drafting I introduces the use of computer aided drafting (CAD) on a PC computer
using AutoCad software. Topics include drawing setup, line drawing, editing, layer creation, display
features, and dimensioning.
2 lecture, 2 labs, 3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: DFT-107 Drafting I
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
As a result of meeting the requirements in this
course, students will be able to:
Student performance on these objectives will be
measured by:
1. Develop CAD drawings used in various
design professions such as mechanical,
architectural, interior design, etc.
CAD assignments and exam questions.
2. Recognize correct procedures of CAD
drawing set-up which incorporates standard
sheet sizes and drawing scale factors.
Hard copy CAD drawings and a final project
drawing.
3. Recall the steps to apply industry standard
annotation, including text, and dimensions
to drawings.
CAD assignments and exam questions.
4. Identify and implement productive and
efficient drawing techniques.
CAD drawing exercises and exam performance.
COURSE CONTENT: AutoCAD and its Applications Text:
Chapter Topic
1 Intro to CAD
2 Drawings & Templates
3 Intro to Drawing & Editing
4 Basic Commands
5 Line Standards and Layers
6 View Tools & Basic Plotting
7 Osnap & Otrack
8 Construction Tools & Multiview Drawings
9/10 Multiline Text, Text Styles and Single Line Text
11 Modifying Objects
12 Array
13 Grips, Properties & Additional Selection Techniques
14 PolyLines
15 Obtaining Drawing Information
16 thru 20 Basic/Advanced dimensioning
23 Section Views and Graphic Patterns
28/29 Layout Set Up / Plotting Layouts
TEXTBOOK: AutoCAD and its Applications Basics, Terence M. Shumaker
EVALUATION: A. CAD Drawings................60%
B. Exam................................20%
C. Final Drawing Project......10%
D. Class Participation.......... .10%
TOTAL…………………100%
Drawings are due the class meeting after they are assigned. Drawings submitted after that date will be
lowered one full letter grade per class meeting that they are late. Drawings will not be accepted after the
final submission date listed in the calendar and will receive a failing grade after that last submission date.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance will be taken twice during each class period. The first attendance for the lecture portion of the
class will be at the beginning of each class. The second attendance, for the laboratory portion of the class
will be taken at 11:30 a.m. for classes beginning in the morning, 5:15 p.m. for classes beginning early
afternoon, and 9:45 p.m. for evening classes.
If a student is absent from the lecture portion of the class, it will be recorded as an absence for the entire
class period. If a student is absent from the laboratory portion of the class, it will be recorded as an absence
from that portion of the class only.
A letter grade will be deducted from the class participation portion of your final grade for each absence
beyond three absences from either portion of a class period.
SPECIAL NOTES:
A final grade cannot be assigned for the course until all drawings,
projects and examinations for the course have been completed.
Make-up examinations will be administered in accordance with the
instructor’s and division’s policy.
FACULTY ABSENCE PROCEDURE: Please note well.
A daily listing will appear in the glass case located in the main hall A bldg. which will indicate all classes
which are cancelled. Students can consult this case before going to class. If students find a class
cancelled which has not been listed, they should report this to the divisional dean’s office (A325) or to the
evening/Saturday office (L113).
CALENDAR:
CLASS
MEETING DATE TOPIC CHAPTER
1 Introduction to CAD 1/3
2 Drawing lines/Display options 3/6
3 Setting up a drawing Templates - Layouts 2/28
4 Editing Part I 3/11
5 Open Lab – Final project “Announcement” --
6 Layers 5
7 Editing Part II 12,13,14
8 Text 9/10
9 Dimensioning Part I 16/17
10 Open Lab – Final project “Commitment” --
11 Dimensioning Part II 16-20
12 Isometric & Inquiry/Settings WWW*,15
13 Open Lab – Final project drawing due 10% --
14 Exam --
15 Open Lab - Last date to submit
Assignment drawings
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