Course Overview
Covers techniques for producing and reading mechanical drawings using industry standards and the development of drawing skills using computer aided techniques. Topics include orthographic projection, auxiliary views, dimensioning and the hierarchy of drawings. Introduces the computer hardware and operating systems necessary in a computer aided design environment.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Understand the engineering design process.
- Describe purposes and uses of engineering models and drawings.
- Understand the use of sketching in the process of graphically communicating design ideas.
- Construct pictorial and orthographic sketches.
- Use correct sketching techniques to create basic geometric shapes.
- Understand the meaning of drawing integrity.
- Understand the use of line types in an orthographic drawing.
- Apply CSA standards to all engineering sketches and drawings.
- Develop acceptable lettering skills for use in labeling a sketch.
- Create 2D orthographic drawings using CAD software.
- Create 3D part models using CAD software.
- Develop proficient techniques using CAD software's drawing, editing, and view control capabilities.
- Construct section and auxiliary views using CAD techniques.
- Apply dimensions to an engineering drawing using CSA standards.
Effective as of Fall 2006
Related Programs
Computer Aided Design (MECH 1104) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Energy
- Mechatronics and Robotics
Diploma Full-time
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