IT 111.

01E Computer - Aided Design (CAD)

Course Syllabus: Spring 2013
Web Enhanced Based

Instructor: Perry Moler, Instructor

Department of Engineering & Technology

Office Location: Charles J. Austin Industrial Engineering & Technology Building, Room 125A
Office Hours: 11-12 p.m. M,R,W; 9-11 a.m. F, or by appointment.
Office Phone: 903-886-5361
Office Fax: 903-886-5960
University Email Address: Perry.Moler@tamuc.edu

COURSE INFORMATION

Materials – Textbooks, Readings, Supplementary Readings:

Textbook(s) Required: Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2008, A

Shawna Lockhart, Montana State
ISBN-10: 0136127215
ISBN-13: 9780136127215
Publisher: Prentice Hall, Copyright: 2008, Format: Paper; 672 pp
Published: 09/19/2007

Course Description: IT 111 - Computer-Aided Design (CAD) - (ENGR 1304) Computer Aided Design
(CAD). Three semester hours (2 lecture, 2 lab) This is an introductory course in
freehand sketching and computer-aided drafting/ design. Students will be taught
basic CAD commands, tools, multi-view drawing and dimensioning techniques.
For successful completion of this course a comprehensive examination over the
use and execution of CAD will be required. Persons not passing the
comprehensive examination will be required to repeat the course. 3.000 Credit
Hours, 3.000 Lecture hours

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate basic concepts of the AutoCAD software
2. Apply basic concepts to develop construction (drawing) techniques
3. Ability to manipulate drawings through editing and plotting techniques
4. Understand geometric construction
5. Produce template drawings
6. Produce 2D Orthographic Projections
7. Understand and demonstrate dimensioning concepts and techniques
8. Understand Section and Auxiliary Views
9. Become familiar with the use of Blocks, Design Center, and Tool Palettes
10. Become familiar with Solid Modeling concepts and techniques.
 COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Instructional / Methods / Activities Assessments

Each student will be required to turn in 7 assignments, 5 quizzes a Mid-Term exam and a
Final Exam covering the AutoCAD Tutorials. The assignments will coincide with the Tutorials
covered in the text. Further details will be in given with each of the assignment.

Grading

Assignments 200 pts

Quizzes 50 pts
Mid Term 50 pts
Final Examination 100 pts
Total points possible for semester 400 pts

359.5 ~ 400 points A

319.5 ~ 359.4 points B
279.5 ~ 319.4 points C
240 ~ 279.4 points D
< 240 points F

LATE WORK: Late work WILL NOT be accepted.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

The following technologies will be required for this course. Internet access / connection –
high speed recommended (not dial-up) Basic ability to use a personal computer required to
learn the use of the AutoCAD program.

ACCESS AND NAVIGATION

Access to the internet and software applications will be required to complete and submit
assignments, communicate with professor, and access grading. These applications are
available in the Department of Engineering & Technology’s computer labs if the student does
not have access from home.

COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT

Interaction with Instructor Statement:

The instructor will be available during class and via eCollege. The primary communication
tool used in this course will be the student lounge area within eCollege and occasionally email.
Email will be sent to the students via the myLeo email address.

COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURES/POLICIES

Course Specific Procedures:
 Texas A&M University-Commerce will not condone plagiarism in any form. Plagiarism
represents disregard for academic standards and is strictly against University policy.
Plagiarized work can result in a “0” on a given assignment(s) or an “F” for the course as
well as further administrative sanctions permitted under University policy. You may
discuss course work and other course materials with fellow students (except during tests),
but it is inappropriate to have another student do your course work or provide you with any
portion of it.

Guidelines for properly quoting someone else’s writings and the proper citing of sources
can be found in the APA Publication Manual. If you do not understand the term
“plagiarism”, or if you have difficulty summarizing or documenting sources, contact your
professor for assistance.

University Specific Procedures:

ADA Statement

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that
provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things,
this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment
that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you have a disability
requiring an accommodation, please contact:

Office of Student Disability Resources and Services

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Gee Library 132
Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835
Fax (903) 468-8148
StudentDisabilityServices@tamu-commerce.edu
Student Disability Resources & Services

Student Conduct

All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and
acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment. (See Code of Student
Conduct from Student Guide Handbook).
 COURSE OUTLINE / CALENDAR

DATE TOPIC/ ASSIGNMENT

Week 1 First official day of class. Review objectives, syllabus, etc. Become familiar with MyLeo and
e-College and AutoCAD software. Group autoCAD project.

Week 2 MLK Holiday University Closed

Week 3 LECTURE
Lecture on basic concepts of AutoCAD tools. Present 3-5 minute powerpoint over group
project.
LAB
Complete Tutorial 1 & QUIZ. Begin drawing exercises 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5M, 1.6, 1.7m, 1.9
and 1.11.
Week 4 LECTURE
Lecture on basic concepts of AutoCAD tools.
LAB
Complete drawing exercises 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5M, 1.6, 1.7m, 1.9 and 1.11. & Quiz. Exercises
are to be completed according to the instructions handed out and submitted under Week 4
assignment in the drop box.
Week 5 LECTURE
Lecture on basic concepts of AutoCAD tools.
LAB
Complete Tutorial 2 & QUIZ. Begin drawing exercises 2.1M, 2.2, 2.3M, 2.5, 2.6 and 2.10M
Week 6 LECTURE
Lecture on basic concepts of AutoCAD tools.
LAB
Complete drawing exercises 2.1M, 2.2, 2.3M, 2.5, 2.6 and 2.10M. & Quiz. Exercises are to
be completed according to the instructions handed out and submitted under Week 6
assignment in the drop box.
Week 7 LECTURE
Lecture on basic concepts of AutoCAD tools.
LAB
Complete Tutorial 3 & QUIZ. Complete drawing exercises 3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.7, and 3.8.
Exercises are to be completed according to the instructions handed out and submitted
under Week 7 assignment in the drop box.
Week 8 MID-TERM EXAM
Will be 4 drawings similar to those completed in previous assignments. Submit in Mid-Term
drop box.

Week 9 Spring Break University Closed

Week 10 LECTURE
Lecture on basic concepts of AutoCAD tools.
LAB
Complete Tutorial 4. Complete drawing exercises 4.1M, 4.5, 4.6, and 4.8M. Exercises are
to be completed according to the instructions handed out.

Week 11 LECTURE
Lecture on basic concepts of AutoCAD tools.
LAB
Complete Tutorial 4 & submit under Week 10.Complete drawing exercises 5.2, and 5.3.
DATE TOPIC/ ASSIGNMENT
Exercises are to be completed according to the instructions handed out and submitted
under Week 11 assignment in the drop box.
Week 12 LECTURE
Lecture intermediate concepts & techniques of AutoCAD tools.
LAB
Begin Tutorial 6. Drawing exercises 6.1, 6.2, 6.3M, 6.4M, 6.5, 6.6M, and 6.12 as
orthographic projections (front, top and right side views). Exercises are to be completed
according to the instructions handed out.

Week 13 LECTURE
Lecture intermediate concepts & techniques of AutoCAD tools.
LAB
Complete Tutorial 6. Complete drawing exercises 6.1, 6.2, 6.3M, 6.4M, 6.5, 6.6M, and 6.12
as 3 view orthographic projections (front, top and right side views). Exercises are to be
completed according to the instructions handed out and submitted under Week 13
assignment in the drop box.
Week 14 LECTURE
Lecture concepts & techniques of 3D Modeling using AutoCAD. Start Revit Project
LAB
Revit Project
Week 15 LECTURE
Lecture Revit
LAB
Finish Revit Project and Submit under Week 15 assignment in the drop box.
Week 16 LECTURE
Review for the Final Exam
Week 17 FINAL EXAM
Will be 3 drawings similar to those completed in previous assignments. Submit under Final
Exam