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
$766.43 - $776.43 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Fall 2020
Below are seven offerings of this course for the Fall 2020 term.
CRN 30874
Duration
Sat Sep 12 - Sat Nov 28 11 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 12 - Nov 28 | Sat | 08:30 - 11:45 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
Kamal Pohar
Course Outline
Cost
$776.43
Notes
- No class will be held on Saturday October 10th - Thanksgiving weekend. Please purchase the required textbook prior to the first class as the BCIT Bookstore is not open on Saturdays - 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 30877
Duration
Tue Sep 15 - Tue Nov 24 11 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 15 - Nov 24 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:45 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
James Bartz
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 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 35396
Duration
Thu Sep 17 - Thu Nov 26 11 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 17 - Nov 26 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:45 | DTC Online Delivery |
Instructor
James Bartz
Course Outline
Cost
$766.43
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 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 30876
Duration
Fri Oct 16 - Sun Oct 25 2 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Oct 16 - Oct 23 | Fri | 17:30 - 20:30 | DTC Online Delivery |
| Oct 17 - Oct 25 | Sat/Sun | 09:00 - 17:00 | DTC Online Delivery |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$766.43
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 has been cancelled. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Cancelled
CRN 30881
Duration
Mon Oct 19 - Fri Oct 23 5 Days
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Oct 19 - Oct 23 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
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 has been cancelled. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Cancelled
CRN 30880
Duration
Sat Oct 24 - Sat Nov 21 5 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Oct 24 - Nov 21 | Sat | 08:30 - 16:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$776.43
Notes
- Please purchase the required textbook prior to the first class as the BCIT Bookstore is not open on Saturdays - 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 has been cancelled. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Cancelled
CRN 30882
Duration
Mon Nov 16 - Fri Nov 20 5 Days
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Nov 16 - Nov 20 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
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 has been cancelled. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Cancelled
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.
Fall 2020
Books for Fall 2020 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.
BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore
If you are taking this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore.
| Autocad 2021 Essentials - Aico 1000 Student Guide | |
|---|---|
| Author | Ascent |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Price | $47.50 |
| Required | |
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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