MCCCD Program Description

Two-Dimensional CAD: Microstation

Course: CAD150AH

First Term: 2011 Spring

Lec + Lab 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 1.7 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Constructing scaled two-dimensional drawing using CAD.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Set up a new drawing to required standards. (I) 2. Construct a drawing using the appropriate coordinate system. (II-III) 3. Create, file, and access prototype drawings. (IV) 4. Use appropriate dimensions to measure a drawing. (V) 5. Construct a multiview drawing using orthographic projection. (VI) 6. Plot a properly scaled drawing. (VII)
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. Configuring a new drawing A. Scale B. Limits C. Unit format II. Construction commands A. Offset B. Mirror C. Rotate D. Array III. Coordinate systems A. Absolute B. Relative C. Polar IV. Basic prototype drawings A. Settings B. Limits C. International Standards Organization (metric) V. Dimensioning basics A. Linear B. Radial C. Angular D. Aligned E. Leader F. Center marks VI. Orthographic projection VII. Plotting A. Plotting to precise scales B. Configuring drawing areas C. Setting up various plotting devices

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/14/2010

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