Course Descriptions

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DRAFTING

DRFT100 Computer Assisted Drafting Survey
3 credits (2 lec, 2 lec-lab hrs/wk)
Students are introduced to computer-aided drafting (CAD) software and its typical uses in creating 2-D drawings. Instruction will include system requirements, menu structure, drawing setup, drawing aids, basic drawing, editing, display, dimensioning, using blocks, graphic patterns, and printing commands. AutoCAD software is utilized to produce 2-D schematic and mechanical drawings.
Prerequisite: CS101 or equivalent.
Concurrent: CIS0593.

DRFT105 Blueprint Reading
3 credits (2 lec, 2 lec-lab hrs/wk)
This course presents instruction and skill development in blueprint reading and interpretation as applicable in the manufacturing and fabrication trades. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals of blueprint reading, including understanding basic lines, views, dimensions, tolerances, symbols, machine call-outs, and notations. Also included is recognition of detail in manufacturing and fabrication prints.

DRFT110 Computer Assisted Drafting I
3 credits (2 lec, 2 lec-lab hrs/wk)
Introduction to computer-aided drafting (CAD) software and the hardware components comprising a CAD station. Drawing set-up, drawing aid, basic drawing, editing, and display commands are used to create 2-D schematic and mechanical drawings.
Prerequisite: CS101 or equivalent.
Concurrent: CIS0593.

DRFT111 Computer Assisted Drafting II
3 credits (2 lec, 3 lab hrs/wk)
Review of DRFT110 and introduction to advanced drawing and editing commands. Introduces concept of polylines and splines, obtaining information from the computer, basic and advanced dimensioning and dimension editing, use of tolerances, and limits. Producing section views and graphic patterns, blocks for multiple use, multiview layout, external references, and plotting.
Prerequisite: DRFT110.
Concurrent: CIS0593.

DRFT112 Computer Assisted Drafting III
3 credits (2 lec, 3 lab hrs/wk)
Computer Assisted Drafting deals with the use of the computer to create three dimensional representative (pictorial) drawings, three dimensional drawings, and “solid models.” Script files, slide shows, digitizing, file exchange formats, menu bar customization, and using AutoCAD files in other programs will be introduced.
Prerequisite: DRFT111.
Concurrent: CIS0593.

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