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 Department:    MANF

 Course #:    140

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3.5

 CIP:    150613

 EPC:    607

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

Introduction to the fundamentals of blueprint reading emphasizing industrial drawings commonly used in manufacturing. Focuses on line and symbol conventions used in industrial blueprints and visualization of solid objects from orthographic and isometric projections. Students will be given experiential exercises in interpreting technical drawings. Overview of the various sources of information found within technical drawings will also be given. Develop skills in print reading, learn basic ASME standard sketching techniques, lettering, dimensioning, and makeup of a print as a form of communication. Read and interpret drawings as well as sketch them. Practice interpreting mechanical, construction, and basic blueprints.

 Prerequisite  

None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand why drawings are important in the manufacturing industry & be familiar with the components that make up a set of drawings.
2. Understand the application of technical documents/information in a manufacturing workplace (specifications, work plans, safety information, etc.).
3. Demonstrate ability to use basic and precision measurement tools and procedures.
4. Become familiar with drawing/drafting terminology, symbology, abbreviations, map scales, and dimensioning.
5. Know the difference between pictorial and orthographic drawings.
6. Visualize solid objects from orthographic and isometric projections.
7. Become knowledgeable about drawing specifications � why they are needed, what is contained in them, & how to find specific information.
8. Intrepret notes and dimensions to determine sizes, materials, and other requirements.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Drawings in the manufacturing industry & the components that make up a set of drawings.
2. Application of technical documents/information in a manufacturing workplace (specifications, work plans, safety information, etc.)
3. Basic and precision measurement tools and procedures.
4. Drawing/drafting terminology, symbology, abbreviations, map scales, and dimensioning.
5. Difference between pictorial and orthographic drawings.
6. Solid objects from orthographic and isometric projections.
7. Drawing specifications � why they are needed, what is contained in them, & how to find specific information.
8. Notes and dimensions to determine sizes, materials, and other requirements.