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.
Spring/Summer 2019
Below are eight offerings of this course for the Spring/Summer 2019 term.
CRN 26080
Duration
Mon Apr 29 - Fri May 03 5 Days
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Apr 29 - May 03 | 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
One seat remaining as of Apr 19, 2019 4:05 am PDT. Seats remaining may change at any time prior to registration and payment.
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
Janice Hanington
Course Outline
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 21245
Duration
Mon Jun 03 - Fri Jun 07 5 Days
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jun 03 - Jun 07 | 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 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
Janice Hanington
Course Outline
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 06 - Sat May 18 5 Weeks
Instructor
Leyal Jamieson
Course Outline
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. No class on Saturday April 20
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
In Progress and Full
CRN 21243
Duration
Mon Apr 08 - Wed May 15 6 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Apr 08 - May 15 | Mon/Wed | 18:30 - 21:45 | 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. No class on Monday April 22
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
In Progress and Full
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
Janice Hanington
Course Outline
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
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
CRN 21241
Duration
Sat May 25 - Sat Jun 22 5 Weeks
Instructor
Kamal Pohar
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
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, 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
- 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.
Spring/Summer 2019
Books for Spring/Summer 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 | |
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