CAD 202

COURSE SYLLABUS

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:	AutoCAD 2004, A Problem-Solving Approach, by Tickoo and The Illustrated AutoCAD 2004 Quick Reference, by Grabowski (optional)
	SUPPLIES:	3 ½” HD floppy disk, pencils, notepaper
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	Focuses on construction of three-dimensional objects using the latest release of CAD software. Includes wire frame construction, surface modeling, solid modeling, extrusions, Boolean operations, 3D editing, 3D views, rendering, and 3D to 2D construction.
5.	COURSE GOAL:	Students, using AutoCAD r13, will review 2-d drafting and dimensioning techniques, create isometric drawings, three dimensional wireframe, surface, & solid modeling, attributes, be introduced to reference, dimensioning variables, paper space, and some of the customizing features.

6.	COURSE OBJECTIVES:
	A.	The student will demonstrate an understanding of 2-d drawing techniques and basic dimensioning practices.
	B.	Students will demonstrate an basic understanding of the concepts of isometric drawing by creating an isometric view assignment.
	C.	Students will create in 3-d, drawings of wireframe and solid modeling objects.
	D.	Students will create drawings using XREFs and setting dimensioning variables.
	E.	Students will create a drawing using attributes.
	F.	Students will create drawings using paper space.
	G.	Students will use some of the customizing features, to shorten the drawing creation process.
	H.	Students will input drawings using (dxf) drawing exchange format.

7.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
	60% of the grade will be based on drawing assignments.
	5% of the grade will be based on attendance/class participation.
	25% of the grade will be based on periodic quizzes.
	10% of the grade will be based on the final exam.
	GRADING SCALE
		Raw Score Range	Letter Grade	Grade Point Earned
		100 to 94	A	12
		93 to 87	B	9
		86 to 76	C	6
		75 to 70	D	3
		69 to 0	F	0
	Students are expected to do their own work. Students are encouraged to exchange ideas and suggestions during labs. Plagiarism, copying, or presenting others work as one’s own is considered cheating, will result in a zero for that assignment, and could lead to a students dismissal from class.
	The instructor will specify which format is to be used to turn in your drawings (printed, plotted, floppy disk). During this class students will be expected to complete drawings to a professional standard. For example using standard title blocks, correct text height and style, and accurately plotted to scale. This is an indication of professional use of the software. Drawings will be graded on the following criteria:
	Accuracy (plot scale, accurate size, etc.)			20
	Text/Dimension (proper style, size, dimensioning technique)			20
	Standards (correct symbols, conventions, & standards)			20
	Lines (line thickness & line type)			20
	Directions (written and oral)			20
	Total			100

	Special Remarks:
	1.	Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 15 hours will usually constitute 20% of a four-credit semester course which meets five hours per week. Reinstatement procedures are described in the PCC catalog.
	2.	Tardy Policy: A student who is late three times (enters classroom after the instructor has taken roll) will be charged with one full absence unless the student can provide valid reasons for one or more of these tardies.
	3.	Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion.

8.	COURSE OUTLINE
9.	METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
	To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
10.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
11.	ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.