TECH-219 3D AutoCAD

Techniques for creating, viewing, plotting, and displaying 3D AutoCAD models will be presented. Lectures, demonstrations, and labs in a variety of in-depth application projects will enhance the student’s CAD creative ability and professional development. Topics include 3-D display, User Coordinate Systems, point filters, extrusion, surfaces, solid modeling, plotting, rendering, and software customization.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

TECH-106

Department

• Science & Technology

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TECH 219: 3D AutoCAD

Department

Science and Technology

Course Description

Techniques for creating, viewing, plotting, and displaying 3D AutoCAD models will be presented. Lectures, demonstrations, and labs in a variety of in-depth application projects will enhance the student’s CAD creative ability and professional development. Topics include 3-D display, User Coordinate Systems, point filters, extrusion, surfaces, solid modeling, plotting, rendering, and software customization.

Credit Hours

4

Contact Hours

Lecture	6
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Prerequisites

TECH-106

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Use model space and layout space
2. Use solid inquiry commands
3. Create rendered views using backgrounds, lights and materials
4. Display 3D models with varying viewpoints and visibility
5. Use User Coordinate Systems (UCS)
6. Use Point Filters
7. Extrude 2D objects
8. Create surfaced 3D objects
9. Plot 3D models
10. Create custom menus and toolbars
11. Create and edit 3D solids using Boolean and Modify commands