DRAT 132 Intro to Computer Aided Drafting*
A study of the application of traditional drafting methods to the microcomputer using basic CAD (Computer-aided Drafting) concepts, entity creation, editing, and drawing management. This course also includes an overview of microcomputer hardware and software. Prerequisite:
DRAT 131.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Notes
Book required
DRAT 132Intro to Computer Aided Drafting*
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
20
Semester Contact Hours Lab
120
Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)
Book required
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
A study of the application of traditional drafting methods to the microcomputer using basic CAD (Computer-aided Drafting) concepts, entity creation, editing, and drawing management. This course also includes an overview of microcomputer hardware and software. Prerequisite: DRAT 131.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Required Textbook Chapters 1-15, 24, 28-30 (Schumaker text)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Drawings 1-3, template creation
Drawings 4-15, Geometry construction
Required Exams
AutoCAD based Knowledge
Final comprehensive test
Required Text
Terence Schumaker, AutoCAD and its Applications, Comprehensive 2017, 24th ed., Goodheart-Wilcox Publishing Company, ISBN 978-1-63126-739-0.
Gary R. Bertoline, et al, Technical Graphics Communication, 4th Edition, 2009, McGraw-Hill Companies., ISBN 978-0-07-312837-5.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Drawings 1-3, template creation
Drawings 4-15, Geometry construction
AutoCAD based Knowledge
Final comprehensive test