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Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ENGT 131 AutoCAD I

4 credits
An introductory course in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and design using state of the art software. Emphasis is placed on using basic commands such as coordinate system, editing, screen, text, and dimensioning.

Prerequisites: ENGT 100 ENGT 101 ENGT 102 , and ENGT 103  

Corequisites: ENGT 132  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Create and modify existing basic geometry using AutoCAD
  • Modify existing screen controls during CAD editing sessions
  • Complete drawings by applying correct dimensioning standards
  • Use output devices to generate plots

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

  • identify the elements and principles of mechanical design
  • demonstrate industry ready skills and basic drafting fundamentals, concepts and techniques

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40