DFTG 2020 Syllabus
Subject Code
DFTG
Course Number
2020
Course Title
Visualization and Graphics
Prerequisites
Provisional admission
Corequisites
Terms Offered
Offered Spring
Credit Hours
(1-6-3)
Course Description
This course is an introduction to engineering graphics and component visualization. Students will practice sketching, line drawing, computer-assisted drafting, solid modeling, and parametric modeling. Instructors emphasize the development of working drawings and the requirements for drawing in a manufacturing and rapid pro-type environment.
Course Outcomes
Freehand Sketching
Order Description
1 Freehand sketch lines, circles and arcs.
2 Use freehand sketching techniques to construct various shapes.
3 Freehand sketch isometric drawings.
4 Freehand sketch oblique drawings.
Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) 2D
Order Description
1 Describe 2D CAD system operation.
2 Prepare lettering for engineering drawings using a CAD system.
3 Use scales in preparing engineering drawings with a CAD system.
4 Prepare dimensions and tolerance notations for engineering drawings using a CAD
system.
Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) 3D Solid Fundamentals
Order Description
1 Describe 3D CAD system operation.
2 Develop sketches for creating solid models.
3 Use constraints to help develop solid models.
4 Create drawings using a 3D solid.
5 Dimension drawings created using solid models.
6 Explain the fundamentals of exporting for rapid pro-type.
Working Drawings
Order Description
1 Construct drawings using principles of orthographic projection with a CAD system.
2 Construct isometric drawings using a CAD system.
3 Construct sectional drawings using CAD system.
4 Construct shapes based on principles of auxiliary view projection using a CAD system.
5 Describe the purpose of engineering drawing conventions.
6 Construct a complete set of working drawings including Assemblies.