11/21/2024 5:57:22 AM	APTE 57 Course Outline as of Summer 2025	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  APTE 57	Title:  ADVANCED AUTOCAD
Full Title:  Advanced AutoCAD
Last Reviewed:1/25/2021

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	87.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  APTECH 57

Catalog Description:

Computer-aided drafting using the AutoCAD software program. Areas covered include: advanced layout, construction and editing techniques, advanced dimensioning practices, three-dimensional (3D) modeling and rendering, software customization, project-oriented architectural, civil and mechanical engineering applications, and an introduction to computer animation with 3ds Max.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of APTE 46

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Computer-aided drafting using the AutoCAD software program. Areas covered include: advanced layout, construction and editing techniques, advanced dimensioning practices, three-dimensional (3D) modeling and rendering, software customization, project-oriented architectural, civil and mechanical engineering applications, and an introduction to computer animation with 3ds Max.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of APTE 46
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 1991	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Produce architectural and engineering CAD-generated drawings.

2. Utilize AutoCAD to create three-dimensional architectural and engineering models.

3. Produce finished drawings on titled sheets including advanced dimensioning, annotations, bill-of-materials, and drawing legends.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Set up and utilize the AutoCAD software program within various

    architecture, engineering, and construction industry situations.

2. Identify and use proper construction and editing techniques necessary

    for effective industry related layout work.

3. Demonstrate proficiency setting up dimensioning parameters for various

    architecture, engineering, and construction industry situations.

4. Construct wire-frame, surface, mesh, and solid 3D models within the AutoCAD

    software program.

5. Produce computer renderings from 3D CAD files.

6. Create and utilize a personal AutoCAD profile that will result in more

    efficient use of the software.

7. Produce an architectural drafting/design project that includes:

    a. Site plan

    b. Floor plan

    c. 3D model

    d. Exterior elevations

8. Produce a mechanical engineering drafting design project that

    includes:

    a. 3D parts files

    b. Assembly drawing

    c. Detailed parts drawings

    d. Stereo lithography files (STL) for 3D-printing use

9. Create a computer animation of a mechanical assembly

Topics and Scope

I.   AutoCAD Software Setup for Various Industry Disciplines

     A. Template files

     B. System variables

     C. Units

     D. Layer conventions

     E. Text styles

     F. Dimension styles

     G. Layouts

     H. Single and multiple file strategies

II.   Construction and Editing in Layout Techniques

      A. Orthographic projections

     B. Geometric constructions

III.  Industry Standard Dimensioning

     A. Dimension and extension lines

     B. Symbols and arrows

     C. Text

     D. Fit

     E. Primary units

     F. Alternate units

     G. Tolerances

IV.   Planar to Three-Dimensional Objects and Creation Techniques

     A. Lines, splines, polylines

     B. 3Dface

     C. Region

     D. Mesh Modeling

     E. Solid primitives

     F. Boolean operations: union, subtract, interfere, and intersect

     G. Extrude

     H. Revolve

     I. Loft

     J. Sweep

V.   Computer Renderings

     A. Material assignment

     B. Lighting

     C. Environment

     D. Still image generation and printing

VI. Interface Configuration

     A. Ribbon organization

     B. Toolbars

     C. Tool palettes

     D. Keystrokes

     E.  Workspaces

VII. Architectural Drafting/Design Drawings

      A. Site plan

     B. Floor plan

     C. 3D model

     D. Exterior elevations

VIII. Mechanical Engineering Drafting/Design Drawings

     A. 3D parts files

     B. Assembly drawing

     C. Detailed parts drawings

     D. Stereo lithography files

IX.   Computer Animation of a Mechanical Assembly

     A. Material assignment

     B. Lighting

     C. Camera animation

     D. Rendering

 

The above Topics and Scope apply to both lecture and lab course components in an integrated format.

Assignments:

1. Reading (5 - 10 pages per week)

2. Weekly CAD exercises

3. Homework: Computer generated CAD drawings (12)

4. Quizzes (2 - 4)

5. Final exam

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 65 - 80%
CAD exercises and drawings
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 20 - 35%
Quizzes and Final Exam
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

AutoCAD 2021: A Problem Solving Approach. 27th ed. Tickoo, Sham. CADCIM Technologies. 2020

AutoCAD and Its Applications: Comprehensive 2020. 27th ed. Shumaker, Terence, et al. Goodheart-Willcox. 2020

Instructor prepared materials

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