Introduction to CAD

This foundation course focuses on topics related to the creation and interpretation of engineering drawings using AutoCAD 2011 as a drawing tool. The content includes most topics related to the creation of a new product from initial sketching to: detailed design definition in 2D and and the creation of engineering drawing(s), detail and assembly, including selection and creation of the necessary views, dimensioning, notes, and title block. Related topics and concepts needed to complete drawings such as tolerancing and fasteners are visited.The intent in this course is that the student will be able to produce a set of engineering drawings using a CAD system that fully documents a design and can be used by the shop or trades people to implement the design.