CAD Theory and Practice I
Course Overview
Course Code: DFTG-122
Department: Drafting
Credit Hours: 3.00
Textbook Information: Bookstore website
This course introduces Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) while examining the hardware and operating system (Microsoft Windows) that makes up a CAD workstation. This course will also cover the use of AutoCAD which includes starting and setting up drawings, drawing lines using the coordinate entry methods, creation of basic 2D/3D drawing objects, layer management, line types, color, object snap modes, polar tracking, object snap tracking, dynamic input, construction techniques, creating and managing text objects, display control and drawing inquiry methods. While drawing projects one will also learn how to modify lines utilizing various modification tools such as move, copy, mirror, trim etc. This course will teach troubleshooting situations and how to approach drawing projects with limited information available. Students will complete activities to create not only good technical skills but also practice soft skills and work ethics throughout the entirety of the course.
Course Schedule
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Term: Spring 2025
Section Name: DFTG-122-OP01D
Location: Online
Available Seats: 0
Faculty Name: R. Jervis
Min Credits: 3.00
Comments: Student will meet 1 hour a week in lab.