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College of the Redwoods
COURSE OUTLINE
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER: DT 44
FORMER NUMBER (If previously offered) DT 44
COURSE TITLE Advanced CAD Applications
I.
CATALOG AND OUTLINE
1. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Please consult the Style Sheet to maintain consistency and clarity in
catalog descriptions.
A study and practice of advanced CAD concepts and applications necessary to maximize drafting
productivity. Topics include LISP programming, linking, and embedding of CAD data, customizing the
user interface, development of macros, and creation of specialized symbol libraries.
NOTE: Students will be required to have a general working knowledge of a recent release (within the
last three releases) of AutoCAD prior to participating in this course.
2. COURSE OUTLINE:
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% of Classroom Hours Spent on Each Topic
Advanced applications of blocks
Working with block attributes
Development of a symbol library
CAD data integration with other software applications
External reference files
Object linking and embedding
Customization of the CAD graphical user interface for productivity
Creation of custom tool bars and dialogue boxes
LISP programming applications
Command macros/script files
Portfolio
II. PREREQUISITES
Prerequisite?
No
Yes
Corequisite?
No
Yes
Recommended Preparation?
No
Yes
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Rationale for Prerequisite, Corequisite, Recommended Preparation: Students must have foundation-level
knowledge of a recent release of AutoCAD due to the advanced nature of this course. Customization and
programming concepts require a full understanding of commands and software algorithms.
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III.
OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENTS
1. COURSE OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES:
List the primary instructional objectives of the class. Formulate some of them in terms of specific
measurable student accomplishments, e.g., specific knowledge and/or skills to be attained as a result of
completing this course. For degree-applicable courses, include objectives in the area of “critical thinking.”
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
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Create a library of commonly used symbols.
Assign non-graphic data to symbols using attributes.
Extract attribute data to a database or spreadsheet.
Import, export, and link CAD data among a variety of software applications.
Demonstrate general knowledge of windows-based operating systems.
Create automated routines using script files.
Customize the AutoCAD interface for efficiency.
Prepare slide files for use in custom icon menus.
Create custom CAD features and applications using the LISP programming language.
Demonstrate efficient application of common programming techniques.
Prepare a professional portfolio of advanced CAD applications.
2. COLLEGE LEVEL CRITICAL THINKING TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Degree applicable courses must include critical thinking tasks/assignments. This section need not be
completed for non-credit courses. Describe how the course requires students to independently analyze,
synthesize, explain, assess, anticipate and/or define problems, formulate and assess solutions, apply
principles to new situations, etc.
Students will be required to analyze the software functionality with respect to their specific
requirements and perceived roadblocks to productivity. Students will formulate custom solutions
using programming logic via the LISP programming language. Students will modify the CAD menu
interface based on their study of commonly used commands and software ergonomics.
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3. ASSESSMENT
Degree applicable courses must have a minimum of one response in category 1, 2, or 3. If category 1 is
not checked, the department must explain why substantial writing assignments are an inappropriate basis
for at least part of the grade.
A. This course requires a minimum of two substantial (500 words each) written assignments which
demonstrate standard English usage (grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary) and proper paragraph and
essay development. In grading these assignments, instructors shall use, whenever possible, the English
Department’s rubric for grading the ENGL 150 exit essay. Substantial writing assignments, including:
essay exam(s)
term or other paper(s)
laboratory report(s)
written homework
reading report(s)
other (specify) _____
If the course is degree applicable, substantial writing assignments in this course are inappropriate
because:
The course is primarily computational in nature.
The course primarily involves skill demonstrations or problem solving.
Other rationale (explain) __________________________________________
B. Computational or Non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:
exam(s)
quizzes
homework problems
laboratory report(s)
field work
other (specify)_______
C. Skill demonstrations, including:
class performance(s)
other (specify)____
D. Objective examinations, including:
multiple choice
completion
field work
performance exam(s)
true/false
other (specify)
matching items
E. Other (specify) _Professional portfolio
NOTE: A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.
IV.
TEXTS AND MATERIALS
APPROPRIATE TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
(Indicate textbooks that may be required or recommended, including alternate texts that may be used.)
Text(s)
Title: AutoCAD – A Problem Solving Approach – R14
Required
Edition: First
Alternate
Author: Sham Tickoo
Recommended
Publisher: International Thomson Publishing
Date Published: 1997
(Additional required, alternate, or recommended texts should be listed on a separate sheet and attached.)
For degree applicable courses the adopted texts have been certified to be college-level:
Yes. Basis for determination:
is used by two or more four-year colleges or universities (certified by the Division Chair or
Branch Coordinator, or Center Dean)
OR
has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and Dale-Chall
Readability Index Scale.
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No. Request for Exception Attached
REQUIRED READING, WRITING, AND OTHER OUTSIDE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:
Over an 18-week presentation of the course, 3 hours per week are required for each unit of credit. ALL
Degree Applicable Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which require the
student to study outside of class. Two hours of independent work done out of class are required for each
hour of lecture. Lab and activity classes must also require some outside of class work. Outside of the
regular class time the students in this class will be doing the following:
Study
Answer questions
Skill practice
Required reading
Problem solving activity or exercise
Written work (essays/compositions/report/analysis/research)
Journal (reaction and evaluation of class, done on a continuing basis throughout the
semester)
Observation of or participation in an activity related to course content (e.g., play, museum,
concert, debate, meeting, etc.)
Other (specify) _Prepare portfolio
V. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Contact Hours Per Week: (Indicate
5. Recommended Maximum Class Size 24
"TOTAL" hours if less than semester length)
Lecture:
2
Lab:
Weekly
3
TOTAL
Weekly
No. of Weeks S
TOTAL
(S = semester length)
(Use Request for Exception sheet to justify
6. Transferability
CSU
UC
List two UC/CSU campuses with similar courses
(include course #s)
San Jose, INDS 124 Fresno, IE 85
more-than-minimum required hours.)
Articulation with UC requested
Units 3.0
or
Variable Unit Range
7. Grading Standard
Letter Grade Only
2. TLUs 6.0
CR/NC Only
Grade-CR/NC Option
3. Does course fulfill a General Education
requirement? (For existing courses only;
for new courses, use GE Application Form)
Grade-CR/NC Option Criteria:
Introductory
1st course in sequence
Exploratory
Yes
No
8. Is course repeatable
If yes, in what G.E. area?
Yes
If so, repeatable to a maximum of:
No
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AA/AS Area
Total Enrollments
CSU/GE Area
Total Units
IGETC Area
(Use Request for Exception sheet to justify repeatability.)
4. Method of Instruction:
9. SAM Classification C
Lecture
Lab
Lecture/Lab
Independent Study
Course Classification I