AICO 1000 - AutoCAD 1
Computer Aided Design & Engineering Part-time Studies Course
School of Energy
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
$736.73 - $743.87 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Winter 2019
Below are four offerings of this course for the Winter 2019 term.
CRN 10524
Duration
Sat Feb 23 - Sat Mar 23 5 Weeks
Instructor
Kamal Pohar
Course Outline
Cost
$743.87
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
CRN 10525
Duration
Mon Mar 04 - Fri Mar 08 5 Days
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Mar 04 - Mar 08 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:30 | BBY SW03 Rm. 2625 |
Instructor
Janice Hanington
Course Outline
Cost
$743.87
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
CRN 41077
Duration
Fri Mar 15 - Sun Mar 24 2 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Mar 15 - Mar 22 | Fri | 17:30 - 20:30 | DTC Rm. 375 |
| Mar 16 - Mar 24 | Sat/Sun | 09:00 - 17:00 | DTC Rm. 375 |
Instructor
Janice Hanington
Course Outline
Cost
$736.73
Notes
- Class is held over two weekends: Friday 1730-2030 and Saturday/Sunday 0900-1700 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
CRN 10517
Duration
Tue Jan 15 - Tue Mar 26 12 Weeks
Instructor
Gordon Sigsworth
Course Outline
Cost
$743.87
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 this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
In Progress
Spring/Summer 2019
Below are eight offerings of this course for the Spring/Summer 2019 term.
CRN 21243
Duration
Mon Apr 08 - Wed May 15 6 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Apr 08 - May 15 | Mon/Wed | 18:45 - 21:45 | BBY SW03 Rm. 2625 |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$743.87
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
CRN 60303
Duration
Thu Apr 11 - Thu Jun 27 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Apr 11 - Jun 27 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | DTC Rm. 375 |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$736.73
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
CRN 21230
Duration
Sat Apr 13 - Sat May 11 5 Weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$743.87
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
CRN 26080
Duration
Mon Apr 22 - Fri Apr 26 5 Days
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Apr 22 - Apr 26 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:30 | BBY SW03 Rm. 2625 |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$743.87
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
CRN 21241
Duration
Sat May 25 - Sat Jun 22 5 Weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$743.87
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
CRN 21245
Duration
Mon May 27 - Fri May 31 5 Days
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| May 27 - May 31 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:30 | BBY SW03 Rm. 2625 |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$743.87
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
CRN 21229
Duration
Fri May 31 - Sun Jun 09 2 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| May 31 - Jun 07 | Fri | 17:30 - 20:30 | DTC Rm. 375 |
| Jun 01 - Jun 09 | Sat/Sun | 09:00 - 17:00 | DTC Rm. 375 |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$736.73
Notes
- This course runs over two weekends - Friday evenings and all day Saturday/Sunday sessions. 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
CRN 21224
Duration
Mon Jul 08 - Fri Jul 12 5 Days
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jul 08 - Jul 12 | Mon - Fri | 09:00 - 17:00 | DTC Rm. 375 |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$736.73
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
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
- 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 2019
Books for Winter 2019 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 2019 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 2019 Essentials - Aico 1000 Student Guide | |
|---|---|
| Author | Ascent |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Price | $47.50 |
| Required | |
Spring/Summer 2019
No information on books is currently available for Spring/Summer 2019 offerings of this course.
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