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Fundamentals of 2D AutoCAD
Course: CAD100

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   6 Period(s)   6 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load


Description: Utilize AutoCAD software to generate two-dimensional (2-D) drawings and components in a generic installation. Apply basic AutoCAD commands and properties to format, draw, edit, layer, dimension, import/export, and manage drawing files. Creation, manipulation, and hard copy production of 2-D drawing files from major AutoCAD command and display environments and plot options



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and utilize major hardware and software components of a typical AutoCAD installation. (I, II, III, IV)
2. Create and manipulate drawing files and symbol libraries using CAD software with appropriate input devices and command toolbar/menu procedures. (II, III)
3. Identify and use major AutoCAD environments and layout techniques to obtain display modes and hard copy formats used in drawing manipulation. (III)
4. Define and manipulate blocks, groups, and external references using standard AutoCAD procedures. (IV)
5. Collaborate on the setup, collation, and plotting of varying scaled drawings using appropriate hardware and software techniques. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Hardware
   A. Identification
   B. Nomenclature
   C. Basic procedures
II. CAD file creation
   A. Drawing files
   B. Symbol Libraries
   C. Navigating the standard AutoCAD window
   D. Input devices and commands
      1. Keyboard
      2. Mouse
   E. Command toolbars
III. AutoCAD environments
   A. Drawing and modeling
      1. Model space
      2. Paper space
   B. Printing and plotting
      1. Default printing
      2. Scaled printing and plotting
IV. Project management
   A. Windows operations
   B. AutoCAD file operations
      1. Backup and recovery
      2. Savetime command
   C. Blocks and groups
      1. Creating
      2. Inserting
      3. Selection by filter
   D. External references
      1. Layer management
      2. Attach/detach
      3. Insertion
      4. Bind
   E. Varying scaled drawings
      1. Prototype setup
      2. Libraries
      3. Plotting
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/11/2007

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