CURRICULUM

Engineering D & D I

Engineering Drafting & Design I - Course Narrative:

           It is the intent that Engineering Drafting and Design I be offered to students who are genuinely interested in a career as an engineer, engineering technician, machine draftsperson or related technical career.  A student must have reached the tenth (10) grade and be capable of aggressive level 1 work.  A strong mathematics, science and computer background is highly recommended but not required.

            Engineering Drafting and Design I is an engineering graphics course that was patterned after the engineering graphics course taught in most college engineering programs of study.  The course follows closely the text Engineering Drafting and Design by Jensen and Helsel and is supplemented by current industrial techniques, problem solving exercises, presentation and group skills, and the development of critical thinking skills.  

Engineering Drafting & Design I - Course Outline

I.         Introduction and Fundamentals                                        (1  week)
II.        Free Hand Sketching                                                      (.5  week)
III.       Applied Geometry                                                          (1 week)
IV.       Multiple View Drawing (Orthographics)                         (3 weeks)
V.        Lettering                                                                      (.5 weeks)
VI.       Dimensioning                                                                (1.5 weeks)
VII.      Computer Assisted Drafting Fundamentals                     (2 weeks)
VIII.     Structure                                                                      (1.5 weeks)
IX.        Fasteners                                                                     (1 week)
X.         Section Drawings                                                          (1 week)
XI.       Pictorial Drawing                                                           (2 weeks)
XII.       Forming Processes                                                         (1 week)
XIII.      Problem Solving/Design Process                                    (1 week)
XIV.      Electronics Drawing                                                     (1 week)

 

Optional Units:

I.         Welding Drawings                                 

II.        Plumbing Drawings

III.       Career Development Skills

  Engineering Drafting & Design I - Key Assessments:

1.   Complete working drawing package of a machined product of no less than four (4) parts including views, dimensions, specifications, pictorial, and bill of materials.

2.   Prepare and present an oral presentation and written report on a design problem involving technical testing and data interpretation.

3.   Demonstration of basic computer assisted drafting skills and applications used in engineering careers.

4.  Demonstrate technological literacy in the terms, concepts and procedures used in the industrial world.

5.  Use of orthographic projection techniques to communicate a graphic idea completely and accurately.

6.  Portfolio of student work.

7.  Final examination

 

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