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MDTC 160 - Mechanical Drafting and CAD I


Credit Hours: 4
Billable Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites: RDG 090  or qualifying scores on accepted placement tests
C4 General Education Computer Literacy Satisfier Y
Session Cycle: FW

This course is a first exposure to the drafting and design field. Orthographic projection, dimensioning, sectioning, tolerancing, threads and fasteners, and assembly drawings will be taught using both sketching techniques and Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. A major emphasis will be placed on current drafting standards and procedures.

Notes: Applied Science and Engineering Technology Division

Theory Hours: 30

Lab Hours: 60

Learning Outcomes:  

1. Create drawings in AutoCAD 2D drawing workspace.

Applies to General Education Computer Literacy Competency  Objectives A, B, C, D and E.

Applies to Mechanical Design Technology, A.A.S.  and Mechanical Design Technology, Certificate  Outcomes A, B, F, and G.

2. Demonstrate how to create an orthographic projection.

Applies to General Education Computer Literacy Competency  Objectives A, C, and D.

Applies to Mechanical Design Technology, A.A.S.  and Mechanical Design Technology, Certificate  Outcomes A, B, F, and G.

3. Demonstrate how to dimension a multi-view drawing using proper dimensioning techniques.

Applies to General Education Computer Literacy Competency  Objectives A, C, and D.

Applies to Mechanical Design Technology, A.A.S.  and Mechanical Design Technology, Certificate  Outcomes A, B, F, and G.

4. Demonstrate how to create various section views.

Applies to General Education Computer Literacy Competency  Objectives A, C, and D.

Applies to Mechanical Design Technology, A.A.S.  and Mechanical Design Technology, Certificate  Outcomes A, B, F, and G.

5. Demonstrate knowledge of tolerancing and its importance to mass production.

Applies to General Education Computer Literacy Competency  Objectives A, B, C, D and E.

Applies to Mechanical Design Technology, A.A.S.  and Mechanical Design Technology, Certificate  Outcomes A, B, C, F, and G.

6. Demonstrate knowledge of thread notations and fasteners.

Applies to General Education Computer Literacy Competency  Objectives A, B, C, and D.

Applies to Mechanical Design Technology, A.A.S.  and Mechanical Design Technology, Certificate  Outcomes A, B, C, F, and G.

7. Demonstrate how to create an assembly drawing.

Applies to General Education Computer Literacy Competency  Objectives A, B, C, D and E.

Applies to Mechanical Design Technology, A.A.S.  and Mechanical Design Technology, Certificate  Outcomes A, B, F, and G.