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2026-2027 Official General Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Official General Catalog

TEC 113 - Engineering Drawing I w/CAD


An introductory course in the fundamentals of engineering drawing and the basics of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).  Topics include orthographic projection, sectional and auxiliary views and proper dimensioning techniques and electrical schematics.  CAD topics include file management; command structure; creating, editing, and manipulating drawing elements; dimensioning.  Student will gain an understanding of engineering drawing concepts by applying them in AutoCAD assignments.

Credits: 2
Hours
1 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. State the importance of engineering drawing and the requirements of this graphic language.
  2. Create and Evaluate electrical schematics.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to dimension a moderately complex part using proper dimensioning techniques.