B. Course Syllabi for Materials Engineering

1. Course Name: Engr 170 Engineering Graphics and Introductory Design

2. Catalog Description: Engr 170. Engineering Graphics and Introductory Design. Cr. 3. Integration of fundamental graphics, computer modeling, and engineering design. Applications of multiview drawings and dimensioning. Techniques for visualizing, analyzing, and communicating 3-D geometries. Application of the design process including written and oral reports. Freehand and computer methods. H. Honors. S.

3. Prerequisites: Math 141 (Trigonometry), 142 (Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry), or satisfactory scores on mathematics placement examinations; credit or enrollment in Math 165.

4. Textbook/Materials: Textbook - Bertoline et al. (1998). Fundamentals of Graphics Communication, 2nd Edition. WCB McGraw-Hill. Lab Manual – Howell, Steven K. (1998). Mechanical Desktop: Parametric Solid and Assembly Modeling. Autodesk Press.

5. Course Learning Objectives:

• Clearly represent and control mental images.
• Graphically represent technical designs, using accepted standard practices.
• Use plan and sold geometric forms to create and communicate design solutions.
• Solve technical design problems, using CAD.
• Communicate graphically, using sketches and CAD.
• Apply technical graphics principles to many engineering disciplines.
• Learn the design process through reverse engineering.
• Apply the design process to an open-ended design problem.

6. Topics Covered: Introduction to graphics communication; Integrated design and 3-D modeling with CAD; Constraints and construction geometry; 3-D construction, 3-D sweeps, parametric equations, global parameters; assembly modeling; sketching, modeling, and visualization; coordinate space; multiview drawings; pictorial drawings; auxiliary views; section views; dimensioning and tolerancing practices; reading and constructing working drawings; oral/written communication; engineering design process.

7. Class/Laboratory Schedule: 1 hr per week lecture; 2 hrs per week of lab, in two sessions; 1 hr per week of teaming, office hours, or help session.

8. Professional Component: Engr 170 contributes 3 credits toward Engineering Topics, including 1 credit of engineering design, 1 credit of traditional graphics, and 1 credit of computer aided design.

9. Relationship of Course to Program Learning Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives: Objectives: A, B, C Outcomes: a, b, d, f, g, k

10. Prepared by: Ann Dieterich, College of Engineering Assessment Resource Coordinator, 5/1/00, Engr Contact – Steven K. Mickelson, rev. 5/25/00 KPC