Version: 3/20/2019 2
Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Review of the Operating System, File Name Conventions and File Extensions
File Organization and Storage
Advanced Dimension Techniques and Methods
Paper Space/Layout with Viewports
Template Files
Reference Files
Dynamic Blocks
Create Attributes and Extract Data to Excel files
Table Command to Create Bill of Material
3D Drawings
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Produce 2D and 3D drawings, pictorial drawings;
Use external referencing of multiple drawings to construct a composite drawing;
Import and extract data utilizing attributes.
Methods of Assessment:
Daily Drawings/Lab Work/Daily Quizzes
Four to Five Major Exams or Drawings
Final Project
(All drawings evaluated in terms of accuracy of drawing views, use of line types, line quality, dimensioning
accuracy and placement and drawing organization.)
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
An example is AutoCAD 2019 Instructor by Leach, Lockhart, Tilleson.
A flash drive is required for archiving data files
Note book to store notes and drawings.
Suggested Course Maximum:
20
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Computer work stations, plotters/printers (to print large 36" by 24" drawings), data projection system and appropriate
software
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Daily Drawings/Lab Work/Daily Quizzes – 35%
Four to Five Major Exams or Drawings – 35%
Final Project – 30%
Based on the above breakdown, grades will be awarded as prescribed by Wharton County Junior College Standards.
