Pierce College

IND TEK 110 Engineering Graphics

Fall 2012

Section # 0445

Location: AT 3804

Class Meeting Days & Times: T&Th 12:25 – 2:35pm,

Units: 3

Transferable: UC:CSU

1. Contact Information:

Instructor: Brian Vazquez

Office: AT 3804

Office Hours: T &Th 2:45pm – 3:15 pm or by appointment (48 hour advanced notice required)

Email: vazqueb@elac.edu

Office Phone: (323)780-6831

Computer Lab Computer Login Password: engineer

Final Exam Date: Tuesday December 11, 2012 Time: 12:30pm to 2:30pm

2. Catalog Course Description:

Lecture 2 hour; Laboratory 2 hours.

This introductory course covers the fundamentals of technical drawing and an introduction to computer-aided

design (CAD) with a focus on mechanical applications. Topics include the development of visualization and

technical sketching skills in conjunction with orthographic projections; dimensioning and tolerancing practices,

including an introduction to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T); and descriptive geometry with

applications to engineering. Lab work includes hand sketching and the use of two- and three-dimensional CAD

systems. Students use one or more CAD software packages to draft and model various objects. The use of CAD

software is an integral part of the course.

3. Prerequisites: Math 110.

Note: If you are not at mathematics proficiency level equivalent to or higher than Math 110 (Introductory

Algebra), you will struggle with many aspects of this class.

4. Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will:

a) Be able to create design drawings using established industry standards and the principles of orthographic

projection.

b) Compare, contrast, and describe two different CAD software products. 3. Reverse engineer using CAD

software.

c) Self evaluate their technical drawings to produce a course portfolio.

5. Software We will use two different CAD software systems in this class:

a. AutoCAD 2011 b. Solidworks 2011-12

Both software packages offer free student versions and you are encouraged to download them on your personal

computer to obtain additional practice. The download instructions and links have been posted on the Pierce

OnLine course website: http://moodle.piercecollege.edu/

6. Textbook and references

a. Textbook: Bertoline & Weibe; Fundamentals of Graphics Communications, 6th Edition; McGraw-Hill,

2011. (ISBN-10: 0073522635)

The textbook is available at the Pierce College Bookstore, through various online sellers, or electronically at

CourseSmart.com

b. References (not required – I have hard copies in the lab):

i. ASME Y14.5-2009, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (available at online and

bookstore)

ii. ASME Y14.3-2003, Multiview and Sectional View Drawing (available at online and bookstore)

7. Other course materials

a. Mechanical Pencil (5 mm & 7mm & #2)

b. Good eraser

c. Centimeter & Inch Ruler/Scale

d. Protractor

e. USB drive (1GB or larger)

f. Printed sheets of graph paper (visit the course Moodle for templates)

g. 45-45-45 and 30-60-90 Triangles (optional)

h. Basic/Scientific function calculator for converting fractions and measurement units (optional)

i. Texas Instruments: All TI-30X and TI-36X models. ii. Casio: All fx-115 models. Any Casio calculator must contain fx-115 in its model name.

iii. Hewlett-Packard: The HP33s and HP 35s models, but no others

Note: Graphaids in Aguora Hills sells a combination ruler-protractor with 45o and 60o triangle cut-outs for $1.25

(item no. CTSW51). They also offer a 30% student discount on anything in the store.

8. Class Website (Pierce OnLine, aka Moodle):

Course materials (such as assignments, schedule of topics, exams and PowerPoint presentations) are available at

Pierce OnLine (Moodle). You may access the course website by clicking the PierceOnLine link from

piercecollege.edu or by going directly to the URL http://moodle.piercecollege.edu/.

9. Attendance:

Attending class is essential to your success to learning the material. Besides drawings done in class, class

meetings may include activities of various kinds (e.g., participation, quizzes and group activities). You must be

present in order to receive credit for such activities. You will not be allowed to makeup these activities. Although

you are not specifically graded on attendance your grade will suffer if you do not attend, leave early or arrive late

to class. Attendance is checked at the beginning and/or end of each class. A student may be dropped from a

course for non-attendance when the total number of hours of absence exceeds six (6). However, it is the student’s

responsibility to officially withdraw from the class. (Consult the college catalog for the official college attendance

policy.) It is my hope that you will find class interesting and engaging and will not want to miss. However, in the

event that you will be absent due to religious holidays or other planned events, please notify me the date(s) and

reason in writing by the last day to add classes. If you miss class because of illness or emergency, contact me as

soon as you can. If you cannot make class for any reason, it is your responsibility to obtain class notes and

assignments from another student. Please note that being tardy is sometimes out of one’s control, but please make

every effort to attend class on time.

10. Lab guidelines:

You should stay in the lab for the scheduled duration. If you must leave be sure to let me know ahead of time.

Lecture and discussion may occur throughout the class, so if you leave early you could miss a lecture/demo or

important instructions. If you finish a lab assignment early, help your classmates - I guarantee this is the best way

to learn! Do not eat or drink in the computer lab. Keep the computer lab area clean and tidy. At the end of each

class shut down your computer, remove all of your belongings, and push in your chair. If you must use your

phone during lab time for an emergency situation, please exit the lab prior to making or receiving a call. Use

printer paper sparingly to save natural resources and our budget. No paper will be made available.

11. Reading Assignments:

You will benefit from reading the assigned textbook sections before coming to class. I encourage you to take

notes of any questions that may arise while reading the text and ask them during class.

12. Drawing Assignments:

Drawings will be assigned as both homework and lab work. CAD drawings will only be assigned as lab work.

Drawing Guidelines:

When completing assigned drawings, follow these guidelines in order to receive full credit: Hand sketches must

be done in pencil and on 8.5” x 11” graph paper. Hand drawings do not need to use exact dimensions, but must

be proportional. Drawings created using CAD software must have exact dimensions (to 2 or 3 decimal places).

For drawings, the correct line type must be used, and their styles and weights must be correct. Follow directions

for each assignment, as they may vary (for example, in the beginning of the semester dimensions will not be

required, but on later assignments they will be.) Completely fill in the title block information (for all drawings).

Original drawings are to be submitted as “Rev: 0”, indicated in the title block. Work done in an unprofessional

manner (ex. illegible, blatantly copied, etc.) will not be graded.

a. Revisions:

After receiving a graded assignment back, you may correct and resubmit it for a re-grade under the following

guidelines: i. Indicate the revision as “Rev 1” in the title block and in the revision block. ii. Summarize the

corrections made in the revision block. Ex. “Added centerline to front view”, or “Dim 1.50 was 1.25” iii.

Include the original (Rev 0) graded drawing with your Rev 1 submission. iv. Revised drawings will be

deducted 10% from the grade they would otherwise earn. i.e. if a revised drawing is perfect, it will receive a

grade of 90%. v. Revisions must be turned in no later than the last day of class before exams (Dec 4, 2012).

Revisions that do not meet these guidelines will not be accepted.

b. Extensions:

Under certain circumstances, I am willing to grant extensions on assignments. If you need to ask for an

extension, Ask in writing (email), at least 1 day before the assignment is due. Be sure to explain the reason

for your request, and specify how much extra time you need for the assignment. I will respond by either

granting you the extension and specifying the new “due date” or denying the extension.

c. Late work:

Unless you have been granted an extension prior to the due date, late homework will receive a 10% reduction

in credit for every class day that it is late. In other words, if an assignment is due on Tues., Sept. 4, and you

turn it in on Tues., Sept. 6, you will receive 10% off of whatever grade you would otherwise receive for that

assignment. I would recommend completing the homework problems even if you cannot get the homework

done on time, as this is essential to learning the material. No assignments will be accepted after the last day

of class before exams (Dec 6).

13. Homework:

Homework will be assigned almost every week and posted on the Pierce OnLine class website (or in class). It

will take time to complete, and is designed to help you learn important concepts, so don’t wait until the last

minute to do it. Unless otherwise announced, homework will be collected every Tuesday following the week it

was assigned (Check the Pierce OnLine class website for due dates).

14. Quizzes:

Quizzes (may or may not be announced) will be given throughout the semester. There will be absolutely no

make-up quizzes given for any reason. You are expected to attend each class meeting and be prepared by doing

the assigned lab work and readings. I will drop your lowest quiz score.

15. Tests:

There will be three tests (announced in advance), accounting for 25% of the semester grade. Make-up tests will

not be given unless prior arrangements have been made. In extraordinary situations: situations that make it

absolutely impossible for you to be in class on the day of the test, such as a severe illness or an emergency.

16. Final Project:

You will complete a final “reverse engineering” and/or an approve design project in lieu of the final exam. You

must be present during the scheduled final exam period to present your project. If you are physically unable to be

present for the final, you must send me an email, before the final exam explaining the reason for your request (be

prepared to show proof), and when you are able to present your project. Failing to do this will result in a zero on

the final project.

17. Evaluation:

The final grade will be determined from homework, quizzes, participation, lab assignments, three test and a final

project as follows:

Description Percent Wt. The corresponding letter

grade is as shown below:

Homework (10%), Quizzes (10%),

Participation (5%)

25%

90-100% A

Lab Assignments 25% 80-89% B

Test 1 (5%), 2 (10%) & 3 (10%) 25% 70-79% C

Final Project 25% 60-69% D

Overall Percentage 100% 0-59 % F

18. Learning Environment:

Think of this class as a community of learners. The more support and courtesy you give this community the

better you and your fellow students will perform. Please arrive on time and prepared, and do not annoy or distract

others during lectures or labs. Refrain from talking to classmates while someone else is speaking and turn off all

cell phones before class begins. Please read and follow the Conduct Code for Students in your schedule of

classes.

19. Tips on Asking for Help:

My job is to help you learn. If you are having trouble with an assignment, you did not understand something in

lecture or the textbook, or have any questions please:

a. Attend office hours or make an appointment to meet with me, or

b. Post your question on the Q&A forum, or send me a message via email or Pierce OnLine.

The more detailed you are when asking your questions the better I am able to help you. Just saying “I don’t get

it” is not going to help either of us very much.

a. Meeting with me (synchronous):

Please feel free to attend my office hours (that is what they are for). If you are not available at their

scheduled time, make an appointment to meet with me. If you are having trouble with an assignment be

sure to have with you whatever work you have done so far and be prepared to discuss what you have

tried. I also have online office hours through CCC Confer. Use the link in our Pierce OnLine website to

connect.

b. Asking electronically (asynchronous):

Ideally, post your question on the Q&A forum so that your classmates can benefit from the question and

ensuing discussion and answer. I encourage all of you to respond to each other’s questions – this way

you may get an answer much faster, and you can just as easily (or better) learn from each other than from

me. Alternatively you can send me email or a message through Pierce OnLine.

Note: If you send a message through Pierce OnLine, be sure to include your email address in the message, or

unhide your email address in your Pierce OnLine profile settings. Regardless of how you ask your question, be

sure to say which assignment or concept you’re asking about, what methods you have tried, and what sort of

difficulty you are having.

20. Collaboration vs. Cheating:

All work should be your own with the exception of in-class group/pair assignments, which will be clearly

specified. I encourage you to ask other students questions during lab. However, the work you turn in must be

your own. If you do not understand the assignment, ASK for further help. If two identical assignments are

submitted both students will receive a zero on the assignment. You will also receive a zero for work that has been

copied from an outside source, such as the publisher’s solution manual or the solutions I’ve posted. Bottom Line:

any work that appears to have been copied will receive a zero, and may result in more serious consequences.

Although it may be possible to get away with copying it is strongly advised against it. The purpose of the

assignments is to give you practice in solving problems and thus help you learn. Copying will not accomplish

that. Students who have been copying assignments never do well on tests. All work must be entirely your own.

Anyone caught cheating on a test - this includes copying, communicating with other students during the test,

using references not allowed by the instructor, or doing anything else that would give an unfair advantage - will

automatically receive a zero on that test, and a report will be submitted to the Dean’s Office, which may result in

more serious consequences.

21. How to succeed in this class?

Attend class regularly and arrive on-time, as we will likely be going over new material and the day’s lab

assignment at the beginning of class. Successful learning requires active involvement on your part, both in class

and on your own. Learning to use new software requires, above all, practice. Follow instructions for each

assignment and pay attention to detail. Details are critical in a technical drawing, and can mean the difference

between a part that works, and one that is garbage, or just a very expensive paperweight. Ask for help when you

need it. Don’t be shy – if you already knew it all you wouldn’t be taking this class. The most successful students

are those who ask for help when needed.

Work collaboratively. With any CAD software, there are multiple ways to do the same thing and working with

someone else is a great way to learn other ways that may be more efficient. Begin assignments early. Even if you

know how to do all of the work, the assignments will take time to complete. More than likely you will have some

questions along the way, and starting early will give you time to ask me or your classmates questions if you get

stuck.

22. Campus Resources:

Being a student can be stressful. There are a lot of campus resources in place to help you navigate and succeed.

Some of these resources are listed below. Refer to www.piercecollege.edu/pierce_students for a more complete

list.

a. Special Services Program:

Students with disabilities, whether physical, learning, or psychological, who believe that they may need

accommodations in this class, are encouraged to contact Special Services as soon as possible to ensure

that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. Authorization, based on verification of

disability, is required before any accommodation can be made. Location: Student Services Building,

Phone: (818) 719-6430, Email: special_services@piercecollege.edu

b. Transfer Center:

The Pierce College Transfer Center serves as a focal point of transfer activities and provides a variety of

services to students who are planning to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Location: Student

Services Building, Phone: (818) 710-4126 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math)

Counselor: Niloo Hakkakzadeh, Phone: 818 710-2272, email: hakkakn@piercecollege.edu Location:

Business Education 3222.

c. Student Health Center:

The SHC staff provides cost-effective primary health care services to currently enrolled students. This

includes personal counseling. Pierce College has a psychologist on staff and is committed to providing

care to support your academic and personal well being. Note that ALL Counseling records and Student

Health records are confidential within legal constraints and are not part of the students' academic records.

For an appointment, call the Student Health Center at 818-710-4270.

Refer to the Pierce College Catalog for the student academic integrity policy statement, and additional

information related to student conduct, grading, attendance, and other Pierce College & LACCD policies.

The catalog and schedule are available online at www.piercecollege.edu/schedules/

d. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) Counselor:

Name: Niloo Hakkakzadeh,

Phone: 818 710-2272,

Email: hakkakn@piercecollege.edu

Location: Business Education 3222.

23: Final Examination Schedule: Please see schedule of classes for more details.

Course Final will be on Thursday (12/13/12)

24. Academic Calendar Fall 2012: Please see schedule of classes for more details.

DEADLINES - LAST DAY TO:

LAST DAY TO PRE-REGISTER IN FALL 2012

CLASSES

(Name will appear on instructor roll sheet)

August 23

LAST DAY TO ADD CLASSES (On-line) August 26

LAST DAY TO ADD CLASSES (In person at

Admission and Records with Instructors Add

Permit)

September 10

LAST DAY TO SUBMIT AUDIT CARDS September 10

LAST DAY TO DROP OR CHANGE CLASSES

WITHOUT INCURRING FEES*

September 10

LAST DAY TO CLAIM A REFUND OF

ENROLLMENT FEES AND NON-RESIDENT

TUITION*

September 10

LAST DAY TO DROP CLASSES WITHOUT A

GRADE OF “W”*

September 9

LAST DAY TO REQUEST CREDIT-BY EXAM November 9

LAST DAY TO DROP CLASSES ON-LINE

ONLY*

November 18

Note: Students who drop classes from September 10 to November 18 (on-line) will have a “W” recorded on their

permanent record)

HOLIDAYS - NO CLASSES:

Labor Day, college closed September 3

Veteran’s Day, college closed November 12

Thanksgiving, college closed November 22 - 25

Winter Break, college closed December 24- January 1

25. Course Schedule:

Week

Week Dates

(Sun to Sat) Topic Lab Reading Homework

1

26 August

1 September

Intro to Technical Graphics;

Intro to SolidWorks (basics) Lab #0/Lab#1

Ch. 1 (All)

Ch. 2 (Part.) HW#0

2

2 September

8 September

Engineering Geometry;

Multiview Projections

(Last day to Drop w/out a W) Lab #2

Ch. 2 (All)

Ch. 3 (Part.) HW#1

3

9 September

15 September Multiview Projections; Lab #3

Ch. 3 (All)

Ch. 5 (Part.) HW#2

4

16 September

22 September Pictorial Projections Lab #4 Ch. 5 (All) HW#3

5

23 September

29 September

Section Views

Test #1 *9/27/12 * Lab #5 Ch. 8 (All) HW#4

6

30 September

6 October

More Section Views;

Auxiliary Views Lab #6 HW#5

7

7 October

13 October

Auxiliary Views & Descriptive

Geometry;

Basic Dimensioning Lab #7 Ch. 6 (All) HW#4

8

14 October

20 October Dimensioning & Tolerancing Lab #8 Ch. 9 (All) HW#6

9

21 October

27 October

Intro to AutoCAD (Basics)

Test #2 *10/25/12* Lab #9 HW#7

10

28 October

3 November

Threaded fasteners Working

Drawings and Assemblies Lab #10 HW#8

11

4 November

10 November

Intro to Modeling with AutoCAD

(Basics) Lab #11 Ch. 11 (All) HW#9

12

11 November

17 November Reverse Engineering –

Final Project (Assigned) Group project work Review HW #10

13

18 November

24 November

Geometric Dimensioning &

Tolerancing

(Thanksgiving Holiday)

(Last day to Drop w/out a W) Group project work Review TBA

14

25 November

1 December

More GD&T

Test 3 * 11/29/12* Group project work Review TBA

15

2 December

8 December

Work on Final Project;

Semester wrap-up;

Thirty Second Presentations;

Portfolio Due Group project work N/A

Last Week

to

Submit Late HW

16

9 December

15 December Final Exam - Team

Presentations *12/11/12* Final Presentation N/A N/A