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).
Overview of computer work station components and introduction to system capabilities
Coordinate system as it relates to a CAD environment
Drawing "set-up" commands
Drawing basic entities
Edit, Modify, and Manipulate Commands
Element selection methods
Osnap and Snap Commands
Polar Tracking/Direct Distance
Block & Insert Commands
Dimension Commands
Inquiry Commands
Plot Commands
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Identify terminology and basic functions used with CAD software;
Use CAD hardware and software to create, organize, display, and plot/print working drawings;
Use file management techniques.
Methods of Assessment:
Daily Drawings/Lab Work
Study Group/Daily Quizzes
Four to Five Major Exams or Drawings
Comprehensive 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, - using layers, coordinate systems, and plot/print to
scale.
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, 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 to assure comprehension of drafting skills – 30%
Study Group/Daily Quizzes covering daily reading assignments – 10%
