AICO 1000 - AutoCAD 1
Computer Aided Design & Engineering Part-time Studies Course
School of Energy
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Course Details
The first step in using computer aided design (CAD) software requires a solid foundation of the user interface, commands and features of the CAD software. This intensive, hands-on course prepares the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for creating a basic 2D working drawing using AutoCAD. Topics include CAD concepts, file management, the viewing, drawing, and editing of drawings as well the placement of text and dimensions onto a drawing layout in preparation for plotting.
Prerequisite(s)
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and basic drafting knowledge.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$776.43
Winter 2021
Below are five offerings of this course for the Winter 2021 term.
CRN 10510
Duration
Sat Jan 09 - Sat Feb 13 6 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 09 - Feb 06 | Sat | 08:30 - 15:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
| Feb 13 | Sat | 08:30 - 11:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Kamal Pohar
Course Outline
Cost
$776.43
Notes
- Students are required to purchase the course material prior to first class. All materials are available at the BCIT bookstore: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/ BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
In Progress
CRN 10513
Duration
Mon Jan 11 - Wed Feb 17 6 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 11 - Feb 17 | Mon/Wed | 18:30 - 21:45 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
James Bartz
Course Outline
Cost
$776.43
Notes
- No class on February 15th - Family Day. The course runs for 11 sessions. Students are required to purchase the course material prior to first class. All materials are available at the BCIT bookstore: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/ BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
In Progress and Full
CRN 10517
Duration
Tue Jan 12 - Tue Mar 23 11 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 12 - Mar 23 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:45 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Kamal Pohar
Course Outline
Cost
$776.43
Notes
- BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
In Progress
CRN 88341
Duration
Thu Jan 14 - Thu Mar 25 11 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 14 - Mar 25 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:45 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Gordon Sigsworth
Course Outline
Cost
$776.43
Notes
- Please note: This is an instructor-led online course. Upon registration, please visit the LearningHub (learn.bcit.ca) for additional information. Please purchase the required textbook prior to the first class as the BCIT Bookstore is not open on Saturdays - https://www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
In Progress and Full
CRN 10524
Duration
Sat Feb 20 - Sat Mar 27 6 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Feb 20 - Mar 20 | Sat | 08:30 - 15:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
| Mar 27 | Sat | 08:30 - 11:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Gordon Sigsworth
Course Outline
Cost
$776.43
Notes
- BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Full
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use the AutoCAD interface to access commands and files.
- Discuss the importance of file management when using CAD software.
- Access the on-line help system and user documentation.
- Setup drawings and establish initial drawing settings.
- Change the drawing display using View commands.
- Use layers effectively to manage object properties.
- Establish CAD standards.
- Create a new drawing using a template file.
- Create 2D drawings using the Draw commands.
- Edit drawings with the Modify commands.
- Use effective CAD construction techniques to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Use Inquiry tools to verify accuracy of CAD constructions.
- Define text styles and create text to accepted standards.
- Layout a single viewport drawing using a standard scale.
- Place basic dimensions using annotative scale.
- Insert blocks to place complex objects as a single entity.
- Place hatch patterns.
- Print or plot a 2D drawing.
Effective as of Fall 2015
Related Programs
AICO 1000 is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Operations Management (Facilities Management Option)
Part-time Certificate
School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Technology
Part-time Associate Certificate - Civil Technology
Part-time Certificate
School of Energy
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technology
Part-time Associate Certificate
Books & Supplies
The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.
Winter 2021
Books for Winter 2021 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.
BCIT Burnaby Bookstore
If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.
| Autocad 2021 Essentials - Aico 1000 Student Guide | |
|---|---|
| Author | Ascent |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Price | $47.50 |
| Required | |
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