MET 407
Advanced Computer Aided Drafting
Western Illinois University
Department of Engineering Technology
Spring Semester 2011
Instructor: Joe Keitel
Class Time: Tuesday, 5:00pm - 8:40pm
Location: Room 108A, WIU-QC Caxton Building
Office Hours: Tuesday, 4:30pm – 5:00pm and 8:40pm – 9:00pm
Phone (cell): 563-554-4352
Class Prerequisite: MET 207
Catalog Description: MET 407 – The study of graphic presentation, using computer aided drafting and
software to produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional industrial drawings and designs.
Textbooks:
AutoCAD 2011, Tutor for Engineering Graphics; Alan J. Kalameja
Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor, Randy H. Shih
Objectives: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
• Identify the various sections and commands of AutoCAD and Inventor software.
• Understand the concepts, challenges and constraints behind design decisions.
• Correctly apply drawing, editing, lettering and dimensioning commands in order to successfully
produce 3D industrial drawings and designs.
• Identify other computer-aided design systems, distinguish differences and similarities between the
competing software.
• Develop skills, which will enable the learning of other drafting and/or design systems.
Evaluation:
• Attendance & Participation (400 points: 12.5%): Each student is expected to complete several
reading or research assignments prior to the class period. Class discussions, quizzes, exams,
presentations or written reports could be used to evaluate the fulfillment of this task.
• Assignments (1700 points: 53.1%): Approximately 8-10 projects will be assigned during the
semester. Each week’s work is worth 120 - 135 points. Projects that span multiple class periods are
worth the sum of the weeks’ points. Due dates will be set for each given assignment, but are
usually the beginning of the next class period.
• Quizzes (400 points: 12.5%): Four quizzes will be given during the semester. Each quiz will
consist of 10-20 questions worth 5-10 points each (100 points per quiz).
• Mid-Term Exam (300 points: 9.4%): The mid-term exam will consist 15-30 questions worth
5-20 points each. There will be a drawing portion worth 50% of the test score.
• Final Exam (400 points: 12.5%): The final exam will consist of 30-50 questions worth 5-20 points
each. There will be a drawing portion worth 50% of the test score.
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Extra Credit: Several extra credit assignments will be presented during the semester. Students are
NOT required to fulfill these activities, but each assignment completed correctly could help raise a
final grade. A grade of ‘80’ or higher is required to receive the extra assignment credit.
Grading Information: All assignments, tests and projects will be graded according to the following scale:
92.5% - 100% = A (2960 - 3200 points)
89.6% - 92.4% = A- (2868 - 2959 points)
86.6% - 89.5% = B+ (2772 - 2867 points)
82.5% - 86.5% = B (2640 - 2771 points)
79.6% - 82.4% = B- (2548 - 2639 points)
76.6% - 79.5% = C+ (2452 - 2547 points)
72.5% - 76.5% = C (2320 - 2451 points)
69.6% - 72.4% = C- (2228 - 2319 points)
66.6% - 69.5% = D+ (2132 - 2227 points)
62.5% - 66.5% = D (2000 - 2131 points)
59.6% - 62.4% = D- (1908 - 1999 points)
Less than 59.6% = F (1907 or less points)
Course Policies: It is expected that students will behave properly in class. Students who disrupt class, or
deface equipment or property will be removed from the classroom and penalized in the current
assignment/project, and in extreme cases with a failing final grade. Cheating will result in FAILING the
course automatically.
Attendance: Do NOT miss classes, attendance and participation are required. Lectures and
demonstrations will occur at varying times during the class period. However, attendance for the entire
session is not always necessary if the required assignments/project has been completed and turned in.
Attendance will be recorded and may affect your final grade. Any absences MUST be accompanied by
documented proof of necessity for full credit. Notification prior to absence will result in partial credit.
Each undocumented/no notification absence will result in a 2% penalty applied to the final course grade.
Students Rights and Responsibilities: It is essential that all students know what is required of them in
order to complete a course satisfactorily. To that end, the Office of the Provost and Academic Vice
President recommends that students become familiar with the guideline concerning their rights and
responsibilities. The guidelines are available online at: www.wiu.edu/provost/student.
Students with Disabilities: In accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), students who require special accommodations due to a disability, or any other medical reason, are
encourages to discuss this matter with the instructor.
Special Course Cost: Each student is required to reimburse the department for the cost of the materials
furnished for the class and for lab assignments. The amount that has been established is $25.00 and needs
to be paid in full no later than February 7, 2011.
Late Drawing Policy:
• Any assignment that is turned in one class late will be penalized by the loss of ten (10) percent plus
any drawing errors or mistakes.
• Assignments that are submitted two classes late will lose twenty (20) percent in addition to the
discounts for errors or mistakes.
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Students who are absent because of a verifiable illness can usually make up missed work, not
including tests. It is the students’ responsibility to check in with the campus medical center, then
make arrangements for make-up work as soon as they come back to class.
Test Schedule: Test schedule is tentatively set as below. The schedule is subject to change and all tests
will be announced in advance.
Quiz 1: Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Quiz 2: Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Mid-Term Exam: Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Quiz 3: Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Quiz 4: Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Final Exam: Tuesday, May 10, 2011
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Wk 1-Jan 18: Chap 1- 7, 15-18; Review menus, commands, setup, layers, colors, drawing templates
Wk 2-Jan 25: Continue review of commands and 3D fundamentals
Wk 3-Feb 1: Quiz over weeks 1-2; Chap 13; New commands, parametric constraints
Wk 4-Feb 8: Chap 20 & 21; 3D solid model creation
Wk 5-Feb 15: Chap 10, 11 & 22; Dimensioning and dimension styles
Wk 6-Feb 22: Quiz over weeks 3-5; Chap 23; Materials and Rendering
Wk 7-Mar 1: Assemblies in AutoCAD; Project work week
Wk 8-Mar 8: MID-TERM EXAM over weeks 1-7; Inventor download and install, demo
Wk 9-Mar 22: Introduction of Inventor screens and commands
Wk 10-Mar 29: Inventor 3D solid modeling; planes, history tree, relations, constraints
Wk 11-April 5: Quiz over weeks 8-10; Assembly of components
Wk 12-April 12: Drawings from 3D solid models
Wk 13-April 19: Advanced 3D solid model creation, loft, sweep
Wk 14-April 26: Quiz over weeks 11-13; Materials and Rendering
Wk 15-May 3: Project work week
Wk 16-May 10: FINAL EXAM over weeks 1-15, weighted toward weeks 9-15
Helpful websites and references for AutoCAD:
1. AutoCAD tutorial: http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/course/48-568/2DVideosWEB_files/frame.htm
2. AutoCAD lessons and links: http://www.we-r-here.com/cad/tutorials/index.htm
3. AutoCAD lessons: http://www.kwic.com/~crowell/index.htm
4. AutoCAD, Individual lessons and hints:
http://www.caddigest.com/subjects/autocad/tutorials/index.htm
5. AutoCAD Tutor: http://www.cadtutor.net/
Helpful websites and references for Autodesk Inventor:
1. Autodesk Inventor tutorials at CAD Digest:
http://www.caddigest.com/subjects/adsk_inventor/tutorials.htm
2. Autodesk Inventor tutorials at CAD Digest:
http://www.caddigest.com/subjects/adsk_inventor/tutorials.htm
3. All About Inventor website: http://www.allaboutinventor.com/
4. Top Ten Inventor websites: http://www.tenlinks.com/CAd/mcad/users/inventor/topten.htm
5. GOOD Free tutorials at bottom of page (http://www.videotutorials.net/vtn/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=71&products_id=195
6. Sean Dotson Tutorials: http://www.sdotson.com/tutorials.asp#top
Syllabus subject to change upon notice.