CCET 1503 - CAD Technology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41513,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Robert Kirkpatrick
Email: rckirkpatrick@ysu.edu
Course Description
1503. CAD Technology. Basic instruction in the use of AutoCAD computer-aided drafting system. Includes primary 2D skills including dimensioning, blocks, external reference and plotting. Customization methods and an introduction to application programming. One and one-half hours lecture, one and one-half hours lab per week. Grading is A, B, C, NC. Prereq.: C or better in MATH 1510 or MATH 1510C. Prereq. or Coreq.: MATH 1513 or MATH 1511 or 1511C or at least Level 45 on the Mathematics Placement test. 2 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | AutoCAD 2026 Instructor | James A. Leach, Shawna Lockhart | ISBN-13: 978-1630577254, ISBN-10: 1630577251 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 8/25 | Textbook Chapter 1 | General review of drafting concept and overview of the basic functions of AutoCAD. Assess student ability to login and operate software | No assignmants due Assess login functions/ ability to save assignments/ assess contact with instructor |
| Tue | 9/1 | Textbook Chapter 2 and 3 | Fundamental drawing and modifying procedures plus introduction to dimensioning | Drawing assignment 1 |
| Tue | 9/8 | Textbook Chapters 2/3 review, Dimensioning | Review drawing/modify commands. Modify dimensions for specific situtations. Review of drawing aids (OSNAPs, Polar Tracking) | Drawing Assignment 2 |
| Tue | 9/15 | Textbook review/reference material | Review dimension modifications for mechanical drawings. | Drawing Assignment 3 |
| Tue | 9/22 | Textbook review/reference material | Apply drawing/modify/dimension to multiview mechanical drawings | Drawing Assignment 3 continued |
| Tue | 9/29 | Textbook/reference material | Titleblock creation (review premade and created titleblocks) | Drawing assignment 4 - Titleblock |
| Tue | 10/6 | Reference Material | Use of titleblock(s) from previous week for Project 1. Multipart drawing set. Review for Quiz 1 |
Project 1 |
| Tue | 10/13 | Reference material | Continuation of mechanical multipart drawing set | Project 1 continued Quiz - AutoCAD basics |
| Tue | 10/20 | Textbook - "Blocks", reference material | Location and usage of AutoCAD Blocks for use of commonly used symbols. Using electronics as a basis for this concept | Drawing assignment 5 - Electronic schematics |
| Tue | 10/27 | Textbook/References | Creation of a custom block, modification of an existing block Review for Quiz 2 |
Drawing assignment 6 - custom electronic symbols in a schematic |
| Tue | 11/3 | Textbook/reference | Project using standard, customized, created blocks | Project 2 - Electronic Schematic Quiz - Advanced AutoCAD concepts |
| Tue | 11/10 | Textbook/reference | Creation of a template, modification of a template. Drawing setting modifications for a construction drawing | Drawing assignment 7 - Garage |
| Tue | 11/17 | Textbook/reference | Usage of template from previous week. Drawing modifications. Adjustments for Paper Space for linetype Final Project introduction |
Drawing 7 continued, Drawing 8 - Floor Plan |
| Tue | 11/24 | Fall Break - No Class | ||
| Tue | 12/1 | Textbook/reference | Final Project criteria coverage Review for Final Exam |
Final Project |
| Tue | 12/8 | Textbook/reference | Final Project continued Final Exam |
Complete Final Project Final Exam with drawing portion |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.