Engineering Graphics Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Course

ENGR-1304-001 Engineering Graphics

Prerequisites

<p>Prerequisite: MATH 1316-minimum grade of C</p>

Course Description

Introduction to computer-aided drafting using CAD software and sketching to generate two- and three-dimensional drawings based on the conventions of engineering graphical communication; topics include spatial relationships, multi-view projections and sectioning, dimensioning, graphical presentation of data and fundamentals of computer graphics.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

TEXTBOOK:

Engineering Graphics With Solidworks 2017 Planchard ISBN 1630570605

Tools: A Straight Edge Tool

Supplies

Optional: Student Edition of SolidWorks

Student Performance

After completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics with 70% accuracy as evaluated by the engineering faculty:  

1. Discuss the basic steps in the design process.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in freehand sketching.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in geometric modeling and computer aided drafting and design (CADD).
4. Communicate design solutions through sketching and computer graphics software using standard graphical representation methods.
5. Solve problems using graphical geometry, projection theory, visualization methods, pictorial sketching, and geometric (solid) modeling techniques.
6. Demonstrate proper documentation and data reporting practices.
7. Complete a project involving creation of 3D rapid prototype models.
8. Function as part of a design team as a team leader and as a team member.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment. Behaviors that are not supportive include, but are not limited to: tardiness/leaving early; electronic device noises; texting or using electronic devices for non-course related activities during the lecture; talking during the lecture; abusive, offensive, and/or disrespectful language or demeanor toward AC faculty, staff, students, and/or Amarillo College property.

In order to receive credit for a course, all material listed on the syllabus must be covered. The instructor sets the pace to ensure that these requirements are met. Complaining about the pace will not result in less material being covered.

Students who fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and/or AC’s Student Rights & Responsibilities document will be subject to disciplinary action which may include, but is not limited to: removal from the classroom; consultation with the Math & Engineering Department Chair and/or other AC authority; withdrawal from the course and/or Amarillo College.

Grading Criteria

The final grades of A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69), and F (below 60) will be computed as the average of the earned grades as follows:

Classwork/Homework	45%
Quizzes	10%
Three Major Exams	30%
Final Exam/Project Presentation	15%

 

 

 

 

Quizzes

No late quizzes will be permitted. You lowest quiz grade will be dropped and not added to the overall final quiz average.

If you are found to have cheated on a quiz a zero will be given for that assignment. Depending on the severity of cheating a zero may be given for the course.

Exams

Absence from an exam will incur a zero unless there is prior notification of the instructor with approval granted or there is an emergency that could not be circumvented. Students who miss an exam because of College or business related activities should notify the instructor before the absence occurs. Makeup exams will not be administered. The lowest exam grade will be dropped and the two highest exam grades will be averaged to give you your test final test grade average.

Exams will be graded using "partial credit" as it is recognized that some sections of an individual problem may have been carried out correctly even though the final work may be incorrect. Partial credit will only be given if the student work is logically developed, with clear and well marked diagrams. That is, it is the student's responsibility to present his/her work so clearly that the grader can quickly ascertain the location and nature of the error(s) and can easily follow the subsequent work. Thus, the student's contribution, needed to obtain partial credit, is to be able to clearly lead the grader through the student's thought process on the exam page alone. If this is not quite clear on the work submitted, credit will not be given then nor later. Partial credit is simply not negotiable.

****Note

Tests will be administered in the classroom and submitted in Blackboard within a set specific time limit. If you do not submit your test with this time limit you will receive a 0 for that test grade. The Blackboard file will not be reopened for you to resubmit your test.

If you have been found to have cheated on a test including helping another student cheat a grade of 0 will be given for the entire course

Design Project

The design project grade includes both a written and oral portion. You will be required to work in a group where you will complete work individually and as a team. A major portion of your grade includes participation so make sure that the group work is equally divided among team members.

Homework/Classwork

If you are found to have cheated on a classwork assignment a zero will be given for that assignment. Depending on the severity of cheating a zero may be given for the course.

NOTE: If I can’t read it, I won’t grade it.

Classwork mark = (correctness) x (presentation factor)

Here the presentation factor is a number between 0 and 1. This means that homework should be both correct (or mostly correct) and well presented to receive a high mark. Be advised that if the quality of presentation is very poor, then the submission may not be marked for correctness.

• The Instructor reserves the right to grade any number of problem(s) per assignment.
• Collaboration between students is allowed but EACH STUDENT must hand in an ORIGINAL, COMPLETE assignment.
• Classwork may be submitted early. NO CREDIT will be given for late classwork. Under very rare and exceptional circumstance, as stated earlier, you may submit a written request for consideration of the acceptance of your classwork if it is late.
• After each assignment is assigned you will have one week to submit your work. Under no conditions will late classwork/homework be accepted.

 

Attendance

You must attend to be allowed the opportunity to take the pop quizzes and hear the lectures. An attendance grade will count as 10% of your weighted grade.

 A number of in-class quizzes may be given during lecture periods.

Classwork and in-class quiz grades will comprise 55% of the course grade.

Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at Amarillo College during the Falll semester.  If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by this deadline, and your average is below a 60, you will receive an F for the course.

Attendance is essential for successful completion of this course.  In order to promote consistent attendance,  in-class quizzes may periodically be given.  Late classwork is not accepted and in-class quizzes may not be made up.  Classwork may be submitted and exams taken in advance when absences are due to a scheduled event.

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