APSC 100: Engineering Graphic Communications is an introduction to the principles of graphic communication used in the engineering field. In this course the following topics are covered: orthographic projections; isometric drawings; section and auxiliary views; dimensioning; descriptive geometry topics including intersections and vector analysis; applications vary from geology/mining to truss analysis.
The majority of the course is taught using AutoCAD software. AutoCAD is a software tool commonly used in the presentation of graphical information. Topics covered in the use of AutoCAD include but are not limited to: template drawings and file management; setting limits, units, layers and line types; scale factors; drawing and editing commands; creating text and styles; dimensioning and styles; plotting; solid modeling and design; block creation; model vs. paper space.
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