ENT 241 - Computer-Aided Drafting3 credit hours - Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
Learn to use AutoCAD in this introductory course. Acquire the skills and practice the processes to draw mechanical parts, architectural plans and engineering diagrams. Master basic commands, file maintenance, creation of 2D drawings, isometric views and plotting. Complete an application-specific project. Previous experience in drafting fundamentals is helpful.
Note: Credit is not given for both ENT 241 and ACH 245 .
Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC)
Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall, spring, and summer
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Create and modify basic 2D geometric shapes such as lines, circles, arcs, and rectangles.
- Demonstrate proficiency in using drawing aids such as grid snap, object snap, and polar tracking.
- Understand the concept of layers and apply layer properties to organize and control drawing elements.
- Create and modify complex 2D objects using editing commands such as trim, extend, fillet, and chamfer.
- Utilize object properties such as color, linetype, and lineweight to enhance drawing clarity.
- Understand the principles of drawing scale and units, and set up drawing units and scales appropriately.
- Create and edit text annotations including single-line text and multiline text.
- Generate and edit dimensions including linear, angular, and radial dimensions.
- Create and modify blocks and use them to efficiently reuse and manage drawing content.
- Understand the basics of layouts and viewports for creating and printing multiple views of a drawing.
- Generate basic 2D drawings including floor plans, elevations, and mechanical drawings.
- Understand the basics of plotting and printing including setting up plot layouts and plotting to scale.
- Understand the basics of 3D modeling in AutoCAD, including wireframe, surface, and solid modeling.
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