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  Course Description
Course Name : Computer Aided Drawing (AutoCAD)

Course Code : IMZ108

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. MEVLÜT SAMİ AKÖZ
Assoc.Prof.Dr. ABDULAZİM YILDIZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Increases the ability to use AUTOCAD computer program
Create new project files
Make changes in existing drawings
Use AutoCAD libraries
Create layers and blocks (and Block library)
Learn the dimensioning rules and preliminary annotation

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The main objective of the course is to teach the students computer aided drawing and design program AUTOCAD, to enable them to understand the general concepts of engineering drawing and general principles of AUTOCAD software.

Course Contents : General CAD Terminology and CAD user interface and drawing editor. Technical drawing concepts: orthographic drawing, isometric and oblique projections and sectioning, basic dimensioning techniques, plotting and printing techniques, introduction to model space and paper space concepts, civil engineering applications.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Computer classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 General information about computer aided drawing, introduction to AutoCAD software, installation and running Lecture Notes Lecture and computer application
2 Autocad display settings, file menu, drawing aids, coordinate systems Lecture Notes Lecture and computer application
3 Basic drawing comments (line, construction line, mline, circle, arc) Lecture Notes Lecture and computer application
4 Basic drawing comments (rectangle, polyline, polygone, ellipse, spline) Lecture Notes Lecture and computer application
5 Modification commands (trim, offset, erase, move, copy) Lecture Notes Lecture and computer application
6 Modification commands (array, scale, extend, lengthen, fillet, chamfer) Lecture Notes Lecture and computer application
7 Text and zoom commands Lecture Notes Lecture and computer application
8 Midterm exam Exam Test exam
9 Dimension commands, rules and applications Lecture Notes Lecture and computer application
10 Dimension settings and applications Lecture Notes Lecture and computer application
11 Block commands and application Lecture Notes Lecture and computer application
12 Hatch commands and application Lecture Notes Lecture and computer application
13 Layers and application Lecture Notes Lecture and computer application
14 Plot, plot settings, calculations, drawing settings Lecture Notes Lecture and computer application
15 Project drawing and application Lecture Notes Lecture and computer application
16/17 Final exam Exam Test exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
 
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 12 30
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Designs a system, a component or a process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. 4
2 Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 2
3 Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. 5
4 Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively. 5
5 Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 2
6 Communicates using technical drawing 5
7 Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. 3
8 Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility 3
9 Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 2
10 Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering 4
11 Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. 3
12 Independently reviews and learns the applications, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, selects the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions 2
13 Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice 4
14 Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments 1
15 Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams 3
16 Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields. 2
17 Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements. 2
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 12 1 12
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 100
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4
ECTS Credit: 4