BGD117 - CAD Fundamentals

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Subject Title
CAD Fundamentals

Subject Description

This is an introductory course in technical drawing that focuses on the fundamental concepts and use of computer aided drafting and design technology (CAD) in mechanical engineering and building systems. Lectures are designed to deliver to the student the skills, techniques and commands used in the creation of building mechanical drawings that meet industry standards. For the production of their drawings, students will be using the latest release of today?s most widely used CAD system.

Credit Status
One subject credit in the Building Systems Technician Program.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

  1. Work with the AutoCAD interface, menus and toolbars.
  2. Apply the Cartesian coordinate system and its functionality within AutoCAD environment.
  3. Input numerical data in Cartesian and surveying formats to produce accurate layout geometry.
  4. Apply various basic Draw commands to create 2D discipline-specific drawings based on Seneca Drafting Standards.
  5. Apply Linear and Aligned dimensions, Leaders, Line types, and Line weights to drawings based on discipline specific drafting conventions and Seneca Drafting Standards.
  6. Apply various modifying commands to change drawings.
  7. Create and Insert basic blocks into AutoCAD drawings.
  8. Inquire areas, coordinates and distances in AutoCAD environment.
  9. Set-up plotting of scaled drawings using proper font sizes and line type scales.
  10. Draw orthographic projections of 3D objects.

Essential Employability Skills
    •  Execute mathematical operations accurately.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

Academic Integrity
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Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

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