Course syllabus Department of Technology

University of Northern Iowa

Spring Semester 2016
TECH 1024 Technical Drawing and Design I (3 credits)
Instructor: Dr. Rukmini Srikant Revuru
Office: ITC, 8
Telephone: 319-273 2909
Email: rukmini.revuru@uni.edu

OFFICE HOURS: M, W, F- 10 am- 11.50 am (or by appointment through email)

CLASS SCHEDULE: W- 5.00-7.50 p.m. Room 24, ITC
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Fundamentals of product design process, development of
engineering drawings geometric constructions, multi-view projections, section views, auxiliary
view, (pictorials) using 2D drafting software. Use of 3D CAD techniques for design of
parts/components. Prerequisite(s): TECH 1017 (330:017) or equivalent.
Prerequisite: Students must have prior CAD experience: working knowledge of 2D drafting
(Autocad) and solid modelling (Inventor) are required. All students enrolled in the class will take
a CAD proficiency test during the first week of the semester.
COURSE TEXTBOOK:
Required:
Giesecke, Mitchell, Spencer, Hill, Dygdon, Novak & Lockhart - Technical Drawing with
Engineering Graphics, 14/E, ISBN-10: 0135090490 • ISBN-13: 9780135090497, Prentice Hall.

Reference:

1. Randy H. Shih, (2011), AutoCAD 2012 Tutorial - First Level: 2D Fundamentals, SDC
Publications, Mission, KS, 420 Pages, ISBN: 978-1-58503-637-0

2. Randy H. Shih, (2011), Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2012, SDC
Publications, Mission, KS, 576 Pages, ISBN: 978-1-58503-646-2

3. Bertoline, G.R.; Wiebe, E. N.; Miller, C. L.; Mohler, J.L., (2009) Technical Graphics
Communication, McGraw Hill, Boston, Fourth Edition, 2009, ISBN 0-07-722130-3.

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COURSE GOALS:

To provide the student with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to
prepare engineering drawings according to ANSI standards.
 To provide students with graphical tools and techniques to visualize in three dimensions.
 Allow students to be analytical and creative thinker to solve engineering problems.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:

By the end of this course, students should be able to

1. Use pictorial sketching techniques as a tool for communication, visualization, critical
thinking, and problem solving
2. Utilize the geometric construction techniques to develop complex geometries required for
engineering applications.
3. Sketch objects in multiview and pictorial views
4. Utilize AutoCAD to develop multiview drawings
5. Develop section and auxiliary drawing using 2D CAD software
6. Visualize objects from multiview drawings
7. Understand the ANSI drawing conventions
8. Understand engineering assembly methods and apply it to engineering assemblies.
9. Understand the engineering document presentation methods for working drawings.
COURSE ORGANIZATION:
Lecture/Demonstrations:
The scheduled class meeting time is used for instructional lectures, demonstrations, discussion,
lab activities, and evaluation. Lectures will focus upon the essential procedures, techniques, and
other information needed to complete drafting assignments. Lectures are intended to introduce
the necessary body of drafting theory that you need to master and have been intentionally
minimized.

CAD:
The thrust of this course is on the principles, tools, and techniques of advanced drawing that are
used in both manual and CAD situations, with emphasis on CAD drafting techniques. Since all
students have had CAD courses, the computer software will not be a part of instruction. Students
may complete all exercises using a CAD software package such as: AutoCAD, Inventor,
Solidworks, Pro-E, etc.

Lab Time:
You will attain the stated course objectives and master the required body of modeling and
drafting knowledge through completing CAD and hands-on activities during scheduled
laboratory periods.

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Modeling and Drafting assignments are done on an individual student basis. The majority of
student work will be done in the Industrial Technology Center Computer Labs. Each student is
expected to put in a minimum of two, two-hour sessions per week at the CAD workstation in
addition to the class time.
Use of the CAD Labs

General Rules & Procedures:

1. Drawing may not be stored on the internal hard disk of the computer. Student drawings
found on the hard disk will be deleted.
2. No programs, nor software may be installed on the computers.
3. No programs, nor software may be copied from the computers.
4. Drawings done by another student may not be copied onto your flash drive, or to the
computer hard disk unless it is part of an instructional assignment to do so.

Laboratory Assignments
Laboratory assignments are evaluated using the following criteria as appropriate for the specific
assignment:
1. Directions followed correctly and all parts of the assignment completed.
2. Construction--views constructed correctly and placed in proper orthographic
arrangement.
3. Composition on the screen or page -- sufficient spacing between views, drawing centered,
lettering sufficient size, title information complete.
4. Accuracy--lines meet exactly where expected, proper size and position of parts and of the
entire object.
5. Line types--proper line types used for object, hidden features, center lines, cutting planes,
etc.
6. Dimensioning--placement, spacing, from proper views, appropriate text size, precision,
notes & leaders in conformance to industry standards.

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

1. CAD software: AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks and ProE will be available in the
computer lab. Students may choose to purchase his/her own software for personal
computers at home. AutoCAD and Inventor are available free to download from
students.autodesk.com as a UNI student.
2. Sketching paper: Students will be sketching (rectangle and isometric) many
assignments. It will be very helpful to have sketch (tracing) paper to be able to see the
grid sheet placed under the sketch paper.

Project:
Student are expected to form groups of three to complete an engineering design project using 3D

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CAD technique. This is aimed at bringing together all the components of the course. Some
example projects are shown in Chapter 13 of the text book. However, you will be developing
your own by taking a standard object and reverse engineering it. Disassemble the object and then
sketch the part after measuring all the dimensions using an accurate measuring tool such as
micrometer or vernier calipers. Get the approval of the project idea by the instructor before April
13. If you submit a project that is not approved and/or from any published project, then you will
lose 30% of the points.
For this purpose you may take any component that you will be using in your daily life. Create a
geometric model of each non-standard part in the assembly. Create dimensioned detail drawings
of each non-standard part in the assembly. Create an orthographic and exploded pictorial
assembly drawing in section. Create an ANSI standard parts list with all relevant information for
the parts in the assembly. Throughout follow the ANSI standard practices. Submit the completed
project by April 29.

Observed Performance
At the end of the term the instructor will assign each student a grade based on observed
performance. It includes such factors as facility of working with the CAD, problem solving
ability, initiative, attitude, attendance, and punctuality.

Attendance
Attendance is required in all scheduled lecture and laboratory meetings.
Exam
Comprehensive mid-term and final examinations will be given. Examinations are a part of the
overall learning experience, and will contribute to the mastery of the body of knowledge you
gain from the course. Content of examinations will be taken from assigned text readings.
GRADING SCALE:
Grades will be determined by assigning the following weighing to each area:

Points

Class work, Attendance, observed performance, attitude, etc. 10% 100

Home-work assignments 30% 300

Design Project 10% 100

Quizzes 15% 150

Midterm Examination 15% 150

Final Examination 20% 200

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Grade scale:

Percentage range Grade Percentage range Grade

95 – 100 A 74 – 76 C

90 – 94 A- 70 – 73 C-

87 – 89 B+ 67 – 69 D+

84 – 86 B 64 – 66 D

80 – 83 B- 60 – 63 D-

77 – 79 C+ < 60 F

Academic Learning Center Services: Students are encouraged to utilize the Academic Learning
Center's free assistance with writing, math, reading, and learning strategies. UNI’s Academic
Learning Center is located in 008 ITTC. Visit the website at http://www.uni.edu/unialc/ or phone
319-273-2361 for more information.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA): The ADA provides protection from
illegal discrimination for qualified individuals with disabilities. Students requesting instructional
accommodations due to disabilities will want to arrange for such accommodation through the
Office of Disability Services. The ODS is located at 103 Student Health Center (upper level)
(273-2676).

Student Tips for Taking a Bb Learn Test (adapted from Lynda.com movie, “Best practices for
using online assessments”; Chapter 10, “Creating Online Tests”; Course, Blackboard 9.x
Essential Training for Instructors; Author, Patrick Crispen)

 Close all other programs running on your computer while taking the test.
 Avoid using a wireless connection, if possible while taking the test.
 Do not use your browser’s refresh, back, or forward buttons or your mouse’s scroll wheel
while taking the test.
 Single-click buttons/links within the course – do not double-click.
 Save each test question as you complete it.

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Tentative Course schedule (Spring 2016):
Mo Date Reading Resources Submission/Quiz/Test
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1 Jan 13 Overview of the course Chapter 1 Class work #1; CAD
Technical drawing tools, Proficiency Test
Introduction to CAD

Jan 20 Technical sketching and Chapters 2 & Class work #2; Exercises 3.8,
Text; Creating orthographic 3 3.9, 3.10 (pp 119-120) (Submit
and isometric sketches date Jan 27)

2 Jan 27 Engineering Geometry and Chapter 4 Assignment #1: Sketch

Construction Sketching Exercises 4.52, 4.54, 4.55,
4.58, 4.60 (pp 157) (Submit
date Feb 03)
Engineering Geometry and Chapter 4 Class work #3: Exercises 4.40,
Construction using 4.46, 4.47, 4.49, 4.61 (pp 156,
AutoCAD 160) (Submit date Feb 17)

Feb Chapter end questions of ch Ch 1 to 4 Quiz #1 (25 points)

03 1 to 4

3 Feb Engineering Geometry and Chapter 4 Class work #3: contd.

10 Construction using (Submit date Feb 17)
AutoCAD - Practice session

Feb Orthographic projection - Chapter 5

Assignment #2: Sketching
17 Sketching Exercise 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 –
10, 15, 19, 22 (pp 192, 193,
194) (Submit date Feb 24)
Feb Visualization – Sketching - Chapter 5 Class work #4: Sketching
24 Isometric Exercise 5.7 – 8, 10, 14, 18, 22
(pp 196) (Submit date Mar 02)
Mar Visualization – Multiview Chapter 6 Class work #5: Use AutoCAD
02 drawings Use AutoCAD Exercise 6.7, 6.10, 6.11, 6.27,
6.31 (pp 227 - 232) (Submit
date Mar 09)
Chapter end questions of ch Chapter 5 Quiz #2 (25 points)
5 and 6 &6

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Mo Date Reading Resources Submission/Quiz/Test
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4 Mar Section Views – Use Chapter 7 Assignment #3: Exercise 7.5,
09 AutoCAD 7.9, 7.11, 7.14, 7.16 (pp 269 -
Review for Midterm 277) (Submit date Mar 23)
Mar Ch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 PracticeCh 1, 2, 3, 4, Mid Term Examination (150
23 problems 5, 6 points)
Mar Auxiliary views – Use Chapter 8 Class work #6: Use AutoCAD
30 AutoCAD Exercise 8.9, 8.11, 8.17, 8.20
(pp 319 - 320) (Submit date Apr
04)
Dimensioning – Use Chapter 10 Assignment #4: Use AutoCAD
AutoCAD Exercise 6.21, 6.22, 6.26, 6.28,
6.29, 6.30 (pp 227 - 232)
(Submit date Apr 06)
Chapter end questions of ch Chapter 7 Quiz #3 (25 points)
7 and 8 &8
5 Apr Threads and fasteners Chapter 12 Class work #7: Handout
06 (Submit date Apr 13)
Working drawings – Use Chapter 13 Assignment #5: Exercise 13.13,
Inventor or 3D CAD 13.16 (pp 524 - 525) (Submit
software date Apr 13)
Apr Group Project - Practice
13 session Group Project (Due date Apr
29)

Apr Group Project - Practice Group Project (Due date Apr

20 session 29)

Chapter end questions of ch Chapter 10, Quiz #4 (25 points)

10, 12 & 13 12 & 13
Apr Group Project - Practice
27 session Group Project (Due date Apr
Course Review 29)

6 May Ch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, Ch 1 to 8, Final examination (150

04 12, 13 Practice problems 10, 12, 13 points)