Course Contents

Types of lines and usage, dimensioning, orthographic first angle projection, orthographic third angle projection, introduction to computer aided drawing, isometric projection, sectional drawing and assembly drawing. Reading and preparing electrical engineering drawings such as wiring diagram, power system layout diagram, PCB drawing etc

Course Synopsis

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to do the following: 1. set up drawings within a AutoCAD from different disciplines (e.g. Electrical, mechanical, architectural) 2. utilize the Draw and Modify tools of AutoCAD to construct and modify different geometries; 3. employ dimensioning tools of AutoCAD to add dimensions and/or tolerances (for electrical design applications) to the blueprint; 4. apply the Hatch command in drawings involving sectional views to highlight interior complexities of the design; 5. employ the Layer command in organizing the drawing according to the different categories of elements present in the design document; 6. build a library of symbols and employ existing symbols in electrical, architectural, mechanical and other applications; and 7. Communicate with other members of the technical team through using the acceptable industry

Course Learning Outcomes

1 Ability to draw basic Engineering drawing object 2 Ability to read basic Engineering drawing 3 Apply Engineering drawing skills using AutoCAD tool