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EDT 8A ENGINEERING GRAPHICS 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Interdisciplinary Course: Engineering Design Technology, Engineering. Introduction to engineering and technical drawings through the use of sketching, computer-aided drafting (CAD) and dimensioning. Techniques covered include geometric construction, orthographic projection, pictorial methods, section and auxiliary views, basic descriptive geometry, 2D CAD, and 3D CAD parametric solid modeling. May not be taken concurrently with or after ENGR 2. Total of 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory. Recommended MATH 402 or MATH 400B. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6530  8:30am-11:50am TuTh    LecLab  IT215  DAVILA S    
   #4517  1:00pm- 4:20pm TuTh    LecLab  IT214  KEEHN M A   
   #6479  6:00pm- 9:20pm MW      LecLab  IT215  DICKIE D    

EDT 8B MECHANICAL DESIGN 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): EDT 8A or ENGR 2.
Production of professional working drawings for engineered parts and assemblies using parametric solid models. Development of orthographic projections, intermediate section and auxiliary views based on professional drawing standards. Understanding of manufacturing processes for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Development of working knowledge of standards parts through project driven assignments. Total of 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #7590  7:00pm-10:20pm Tu      LecLab  IT215  DAVILA S    
       &  6:00pm- 9:20pm Th              IT215  DAVILA S    

EDT 8C DESIGN ENGINEERING 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): EDT 8B, EDT 140, EDT 230, and EDT 240.
Design, develop and manufacture of CAD parametric solid models and assemblies through material selection and product development. Course focus on higher order solid modeling tools in a systematic design process for rapid prototyping. Application of strength and motion analysis tools leading to the development and manufacturing of a prototype for a student design project. Total of 27 hours lecture and 135 hours laboratory. Formerly Drftg 8C. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6071  8:30am-11:50am MWF     LecLab  IT215  DAVILA S    

EDT 17 CONSTRUCTION DRAWING PRACTICES 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): EDT 8A.
Use of Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) in the preparation of two-dimensional Architectural/Engineering/Construction drawings. Hands-on assignments using the most common CAD drawing and editing commands and viewing options; automatic dimensioning, text placement and area patterning; CAD productivity tools and techniques including arraying features, creating symbol libraries and acquiring existing designs from internet resources, and referencing multiple drawings together; plotting drawings on paper, public presentations of drawing projects. Maximum credit 6 units, 3 units each semester. Total of 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory. Formerly Drftg 17. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6447  6:00pm- 8:55pm TuTh    LecLab  IT214  KEEHN M A   
       &  8:55pm- 9:20pm TuTh            IT214  KEEHN M A   

EDT 114 BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): EDT 17.
Introduction to parametric building modeling for creation of associativity between model components and drawings. Conceptual design features include mass modeling, rendered walk-through visualizations, creating floor slices, outside-in space planning and creating perspective views. Functional design features include floor slabs, work with curtain walls, use and modification of window and door features, creating and editing stairs/railings; creation of roofs and ceiling grids. Formalization of architectural designs into the form of dimensioned construction drawings to include sections, interior/exterior elevations, and door/window schedules. Preparation of a portfolio and public presentation of it will be required. Maximum credit 6 units, 3 units each semester. Total of 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory. Formerly Drftg 114. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #4525  6:00pm- 9:20pm TuTh    LecLab  IT214  KEEHN M A   

EDT 230 COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): EDT 8A, Mach 220A.
Production of machining operations on CAM software to produce numerical control programming (G-Code) in order to automate numerically controlled machinery (CNC). Topics include CAD, solid modeling, work piece set-up, toolpath generation, G&M Codes, machine set-up, contour, pocket and surface machining. Total of 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory. Formerly Drftg 230. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6363  8:00am-11:20am Sat     LecLab  IT215  DAVILA S    
       & 11:20am- 2:40pm Sat             IT215  NGUYEN PHU  

EDT 240 GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING 1 Unit

Prerequisite(s): EDT 150.
Introduction to ANSI Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing through the analysis of part function and mating relationships to determine functional geometric dimensioning and tolerance. Topics covered include tolerancing, form controls, datums, orientations controls, tolerance of position, concentric, symmetry, runout and profile controls. Total of 18 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6206  5:45pm- 7:00pm Tu      Lecture IT215  DAVILA S    

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