Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Engineering Graphics

 Title Abbreviation:   ENGINEERING GRAPHICS

 Department:    ENGR&

 Course #:    114

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    140101

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2019


 Course Description  

Methods of depicting three-dimensional objects and communicating design information. Emphasis is on using parametric solid modeling software as a design tool and freehand sketching to develop visualization skills.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: MATH 97 with a C grade or better.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic N/A  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
U of W ENGR 123
WSU ME 101

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Satisfy transfer requirements for engineering graphics course.
  2. Produce basic engineering drawings.
  3. Understand the information contained on drafted material when on the job.
  4. As an engineer, communicate with technicians and management utilizing drafted or CAD material.
  5. Exhibit competence in communication, teamwork, and engineering process.
  6. Be familiar with the design process, working both as an individual and as part of a group.
  7. Demonstrate computer added design (CAD) parametric modeling.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

  1. Sketching, lettering, orthographic views
  2. Auxiliary views, isometric and other pictorial views
  3. Geometric constructions, dimensioning, sections
  4. Computer aided drafting
  5. Exhibit competence in communication, teamwork and the engineering process.
  6. Be familiar with the design process, working both as an individual and as part of a group.
  7. The effect of the industrial revolution on society and the inherent risks of engineering