Microstation I Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

DFTG-1370-001 Microstation I

Prerequisites

Course Description

Students learn the basics of the Microstation software. Become familiar with the user interface; set up a work space and views for a 2D drawing; use 2D drawing and editing commands; apply patterns, dimensions and text to a drawing; and learn basics of file management and plotting.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Student Performance

\ 1 - Create a new file from a seed file in the MicroStation Manager.

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\ 2 - Explore the application interface and basic settings.

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\ 3 - Plot a scaled drawing.

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\ 4 - Create and modify unit settings.

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\ 5 - Input coordinates by absolute, relative rectangular, and relative polar options.

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\ 6 - Create 2d linear and shape elements.

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\ 7 - Set up levels to control entity properties and display.

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\ 8 - Use element snaps for entity creation and editing.

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\ 9 - Use view control tools to manipulate the applications view windows.

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\ 10 - Use 2d editing and manipulation tools to modify existing entities.

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\ 11 - Create text styles to manage text settings.

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\ 12 - Create and edit text entities.

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\ 13 - Use the AccuDraw tool for precision coordinate entry.

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\ 14 - Create hatches and patterns using existing entities as defining borders.

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\ 15 - Create dimension styles to manage dimension settings.

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\ 16 - Create and modify entity dimensions.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

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\ http://www.actx.edu/president/index.php?module=article&id=131

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\ It is the responsibility of the student to initiate drop or withdrawal procedures.  Students who stop attending class but do not officially drop or withdraw from this course will receive a letter grade at the end of the semester.

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\ Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact the Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436 as soon as possible.
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Grading Criteria

 

A - 89.5 and above

B - 79.5 to 89.4

C - 69.5 to 79.4

D - 59.5 to 69.4

F - 59.4 and below

 

The final grade will be computed as follows: 

Students will be given assignments each class that include both written and drawing tasks. Written assignments must be printed from a word processor.  Late assignments will be lowered ten points. Assignments later than two classes from their due date will receive a grade of 0.

Students will be given three objective online exams.  A final online exam will be due at the last class meeting. Students with an A average in the final class week do not have to take the final exam.  Students who will miss an exam must make arrangements for a makeup exam ahead of the scheduled exam date.  Any student who misses an exam must make it up within a week of the scheduled exam date or the grade will be a 0.  The instructor may substitute a written exam for the normal online exam.

 

Attendance

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