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- 231 Introductory Engineering Graphics. I, II, SS; 2 cr.
A freshman level course which
provides the undergraduate engineering student with a
background in descriptive geometry,
orthographic projection, engineering drawing
techniques, and computer-aided engineering
graphics. Point line and plane relationships in
projection; multi-view engineering drawings;
auxiliary and section views; basic dimensioning;
engineering applications. P: Pre-admission to
College of Engr. Open to Fr.
- Course Prerequisite(s)
- See catalog description above.
- Prerequisite knowledge and/or skills
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Pre-admission to the College of Engineering. Open to Freshman.
- Textbook(s) and/or other required material
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Required: Introduction to Engineering Graphics, Kim Manner,
Bob's Copy Shop
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Required: Course Problems Bob's Copy Shop
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Required: Packet of drawing instruments and supplies, University Bookstore.
- Course objectives
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Comprehend general projection theory, with emphasis on orthographic projection to represent three-dimensional objects in two-dimensional views (principal, auxiliary, sections).
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Dimension and annotate two-dimensional engineering drawings.
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Understand the application of industry standards and best practices applied in engineering graphics.
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Emphasize freehand sketching to aid in the visualization process and to efficiently communicate ideas graphically.
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Introduce CAD software for the creation of 3D models and 2D engineering drawings.
- Topics covered
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Two-dimensional orthographic projection.
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Principal and auxiliary views of solid objects.
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Descriptive Geometry applications.
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Sectional views of solid objects.
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Dimensioning rules and preliminary annotation.
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Freehand sketching and mechanical drafting.
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Computer-Aided-Design.
- Class/laboratory schedule
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Lectures: 2/week, 50 minutes each.
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Laboratories: 2/week, 1 hour 15 minutes each.
- Contribution of course to meeting the professional component
- This course contributes primarily to the students' knowledge of engineering topics, but does not provide design experience.
The following statement indicates which of the following considerations are included in this course: economic, environmental, ethical, political, societal, health and safety, manufacturability, sustainability.
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During the course, examples pertaining to economic considerations, manufacturability, environmental impact, and ethics are included where appropriate. These references are not main topics or objectives of the course.
- Relationship of course to undergraduate degree program objectives and outcomes
- This course primarily serves students in the department. The information below describes how the course contributes to the undergraduate program objectives.
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This course serves primarily to support the department's objective to enhance the undergraduate's ability to communicate by a variety of means. Throughout the course, the importance and significance of the graphical form of communication is stressed.
- Assessment of student progress toward course objectives
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During the course of the semester, students take four examinations covering the topics outlined above. These four examinations attribute to 70% of the final grade. Lab assignments, approximately 4 problems per week, are graded for theory and drawing technique and account for the remaining 30% of the overall grade. A cumulative final examination is typically not included. To successfully progress through the course, students must understand each of the topics in the order it is presented.
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