Course Overview
Covers techniques required to communicate technical information in a graphic form. Includes sketching, orthographics, pictorials, sections, mechanical connections, auxiliary drawings and developments to provide the basics for developing CAD working drawings. Emphasis will be placed on understanding rather than draftsmanship. Example drawings will be analyzed. Recommended as a prerequisite to CAD graphics courses.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$662.07
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the role of technical graphics in the engineering design process.
- Produce multiview orthographic views.
- Create sectional views.
- Create auxiliary views.
- Scale drawings.
- Apply dimensions to drawings.
- Create pictorial drawings.
- Prepare development drawings.
- Identify graphics for fastening and finishing machine components.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Drafting Fundamentals for Mechanical (MECH 1000) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of MECH 1000 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 30871
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 24 Loading
- CRN 30871
- $662.07 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 24 | Tue | 18:45 - 21:45 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
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CRN 51640
Dates
Oct 19 - Nov 30 Loading
- CRN 51640
- $662.07 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19 - Nov 30 | Mon, Wed | 18:45 - 21:45 | Online |
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on November 11th (Rememberance Day).
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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