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Elements of CAD Graphics (AutoCAD)
Course: CAD101

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3.0 Credit(s)   6.0 Period(s)   6.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load


Description: Computer generation of drafting and design components using pure elements and basic geometric procedures. Incorporates concept illustration based on standard pictorial methods and develops multi-view projection techniques and presentation methods. Introduction to the fundamentals of three-dimensional (3D) modeling and the construction and printing of 3D objects.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define, manipulate, and relate abstract geometric elements using general CAD procedures. (I)
2. Apply procedures for the synthesis and analysis of geometric constructions used in design documentation. (I)
3. Implement practices to develop two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) concept sketches expressed in standard pictorial formats. (II)
4. Develop orthographic multiviews from preliminary sketches and models and from standard pictorial formats. (III)
5. Construct drawings with basic 3D modeling principles and produce a 3D print. (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. Geometric procedures
   A. Abstract geometric elements
      1. Points, lines, arcs, circles
      2. Object snap modifiers
      3. Construction lines
   B. Inquiry procedures
      1. Distance
      2. List
   C. Pure and applied geometric procedures
      1. Perpendicular bisectors
      2. Division of line and arc
      3. Tangents
      4. Conic sections
      5. Involutes
      6. Cycloids
      7. Helix
      8. Irregular curves
      9. Angular constructions

II. Two-dimensional (2D) AutoCAD sketching
   A. Proportional approximation
      1. Unrestrained lines
      2. Ortho lines
   B. Use of grids
   C. Tracking aids
      1. Ortho track
      2. Polar track
      3. Object track
   D. Pictorial formats
      1. Oblique
      2. Axonometric
      3. Perspective

III. Orthographic procedures
   A. The glass box
      1. First angle
      2. Third angle
   B. Views from models
   C. Developing a second view
   D. Developing a third view
   E. Generating a full section
   F. Developing an auxiliary view

IV. Introduction to three-dimensional (3D) construction
   A. 3D points
   B. Views
   C. Modeling basics
   D. Creating a 3D print
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 27, 2017

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