ae.me.ce.1770

AE/ME/CE 1770 Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Visualization

Catalog Data:	ME/CE 1770 Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Visualization
	Credit: (2-3-3)
	Prerequisites: MATH 1501 Calculus I
	Introduction to engineering graphics and visualization including sketching, line drawing, simple wire-frame and solid modeling. Development and interpretation of drawings and specifications for product realization.
Textbook:	To be determined
Coordinators:	James Craig, AE; Nelson Baker, CE; Ray Vito ME

Prerequisites by Topic:

1.Differential and integral calculus.

Objectives:

Objective 1: To familiarize students with the elements of 3D visualization and good sketching technique.

Objective 2: To familiarize students with the basic structure and content of engineering drawings.

Objective 3: To familiarize students with elementary solid modeling and visualization.

Objective 4: To introduce students to the visual and written requirements associated with product realization.

Topics:

Drawing projections: (multiview orthographic, isometric, oblique, perspective etc.)

Evaluation

Expected Outcomes:

Students are able to prepare elementary sketches of 3D objects with correct interpretation of 3D geometry and topology.

Students are able to interpret and comprehend a sketch.

Students are able to draw multi-view orthographic and other projections including isometric, sectional, true, and persepective.

Students are able to generate simple wire-frame models from two-dimensional representations.

Students are able to generate two dimensional views from three dimensional solids.

Students understand techniques used to generate solid models such as Boolean operations, surface smoothing, and shading.
Examples include curve design in two and three dimensions.

Students understand requirements for complete product specifications (e.g., drawings and technical specifications).

Students will read, understand and interpret drawings (e.g., assembly, articulation, quantity take-offs).

Students will be able to extract information from drawings and geometric models for use in analysis and simulation studies.