EDT 314

Advanced Computer Assisted Drafting and Design

This course covers advanced study in computer aided drafting with emphasis on construction related topics. Course topics include, but are not limited to: basic three-dimensional studies, pictorial (isometric) and three dimensional drawings and dimensioning; customization using the AutoLISP programming language; use of database application to integrate drawing and schedule information in project drawing sets; 3D and UCS Coordinate Systems; Spherical and Cylindrical Coordinates; Solids and Primitives; Solid Model Editing 3D Objects; Wireframes; 3D Faces, Rendering; Light Sources and Backgrounds; Raster and PostScript Files, and applications of CAD to drawing development. The concepts also relate to other computer drafting applications.

Units: 2.0

Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB