MCCCD Program Description

Computer-Aided Engineering

Course: ECE216

First Term: 2010 Fall

Lecture 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 2 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Introduction to engineering graphics, including tolerancing and fasteners, as well as creation and use of engineering drawings.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate understanding of orthographic projection. (I) 2. Demonstrate understanding of engineering dimensioning. (II) 3. Create various types of sectional view. (III) 4. Demonstrate understanding of tolerancing and interchangeability. (IV) 5. Demonstrate understanding of threads and fasteners. (V) 6. Perform assembly drawing. (VI) 7. Create isometric pictorial drawings. (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. Orthographic Projection A. Orthographic projection graphics B. The standard views C. Line types used in orthographic projection D. Rules for creation and types E. Creating an orthographic projection II. Dimensioning A. Learning to dimension B. Dimension appearance and techniques C. Dimensioning and locating simple and advanced features III. Sectioning A. Section views B. Basic and advanced sections IV. Tolerancing A. Tolerance standards and types B. Inch and meters tolerances C. Tolerances accumulation D. Formatting tolerances V. Threads and Fasteners A. Fasteners B. Screw threads definitions C. Types of thread D. Drawing and manufacturing screw threads E. Bolt and screw clearances VI. Assembly Drawing A. Views used in assembly drawings B. Detail inclusion/exclusion C. Standards parts VII. Pictorial Drawings A. Isometric pictorial axes B. Drawing linear features C. Drawing circles and radii D. Drawing cylinders E. Oblique pictorial overview

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/23/2010

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