Course Overview
This course guides students through the process of reading and interpreting basic engineering drawings. Students will learn to effectively communicate by reading and creating sketches of an object in several views. Also the students will be able to describe fits and tolerances.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Sketch and dimension simple objects using orthographic projection.
- Describe the purpose of the linetypes and symbols used in engineering drawings.
- Interpret information from engineering drawings to determine size, shape and position of features.
- Determine the allowable dimensional tolerances of a machined part as specified in an engineering drawing.
- Describe limits and fits as applied to mating parts.
- Interpret the information found in the title block of an engineering drawing.
Effective as of Winter 2016
Related Programs
Interpretation of Drawings (MACH 1504) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Energy
- CNC Machinist Technician
Diploma Full-time
- Machinist Foundation
Certificate Full-time
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