Computer-Aided Engineering Graphics

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Course
APSC 1110
Discontinued
Yes
Course code
APSC 1110
Descriptive
Computer-Aided Engineering Graphics
Department
Engineering
Faculty
Science & Technology
Credits
3.00
Start date
End term
201710
PLAR
No
Semester length
15 weeks
Max class size
34
Contact hours
2 hours lecture 2 hours lab
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Lab
Learning activities

The course consists of a two hour lecture per week and a two hour laboratory session per week. Assignments are to be handed in at the end of each lab session.  Late assignments will not be marked. Reading assignments will be given in advance and it is assumed that the student will do the required reading before entering class.

Course description
This course is intended for students proceeding to studies in Applied Science/Engineering. It is divided into two parts. The first half is an introduction to the study of orthographic projections, technical sketching, engineering drawing, the language of graphics. The second half provides an introduction to AutoCAD. This course will help the student to develop the ability to visualize in three dimensions.
Course content
  1. Introduction to Projection
  2. Geometric Construction
  3. Orthographic Sketching from Pictorial
  4. Orthographic Sketching from Object
  5. Missing Views (isometric and orthographic)
  6. Dimensioning
  7. Sectioning
  8. Auxiliary Drawings
  9. Engineering Geometry
  10. Developments Drawings
  11. Introduction to AutoCAD
  12. AutoCAD Drawing Functions
  13. AutoCAD Object Selection & Editing
  14. AutoCAD Text and Dimensions
  15. AutoCAD Layers & Blocks
  16. Working with Attributes
  17. Creating & Printing Basic Engineering Drawings in AutoCAD
Learning outcomes

The student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an ability to translate from one to another of
    • the solid
    • pictorial representation
    • orthographic representation
    • verbal description
    • mental picture
  2. Demonstrate an ability to prepare pictorial and orthographic sketches and drawings.
  3. Analyse and solve 3-dimensional problems by graphical means.
  4. Read drawings
  5. Plan and produce proper 2-D engineering drawings with AutoCAD.
Means of assessment
  1. Assignments - minimum 20% and maximum of 30%
  2. Two tests administered during the semester - minimum 40% and maximum of 50%
  3. Final examination - minimum 30% and maximum of 40%
Textbook materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students

  • Earle, J.H. Engineering Design Graphics, 11th ed., Prentice Hall, 2004
  • Randy H Shih & Jack Zecher, AutoCAD LT 2004 Multimedia Tutorial, Schroff Development Corporation (SDC)
  • Set of drawing equipment
Prerequisites

B.C. Principles of Math 12 (C or higher)