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).
Customize Toolbars & Create Macros
Advanced Skills in Viewports, Template Files and Reference Files
Sheet Sets and Page Set-up
Customized Linetypes and Hatch Patterns
Database Design; dbConnect; SQL Basics
Technical writing skills
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Use a customized CAD system to create documents and/or solid models;
Use OLE with external software.
Demonstrate use of AutoCAD sheets sets in multi-page set of drawings
Methods of Assessment:
Daily Drawings/Lab Work/Daily Quizzes
Four to Five Major Exams or Drawings
Class Discussion/Participation
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:
Required: Using Advanced AutoCAD (select author)
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/Daily Quizzes – 25%
Four to Five Major Exams or Drawings – 35%
Class Discussion/Participation – 10%
Final Project – 30%
Final Project requires research into varied topics with team participation to produce drawings and
documents on the individual team's topic. Emphasis is placed on individuals’ ability to work within a group.
