EGR 100-220
Introduction to Engineering Graphics
Semester: Spring 2014
Tuesday 1:00-4:30pm
Instructor's Name: Maria Anna Rafac
Office Location: T-1061
Office Hours: MF 12:00pm – 1:00pm, T 11:30am – 1:00pm & 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Office Phone: 815-280-2546
E-mail: mrafac@jjc.edu
Course Description:
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of graphic communication and
representation. The student will learn to visualize and convey ideas graphically through
sketching and producing proper engineering drawing standards used in many industries.
Credit and Contact Hours:
1 Lecture/Demonstration
1 Lab/Studio
1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None
Books, Supplies, and Supplementary Materials:
Textbook
Required: “Engineering Graphics: Tools for the Mind” by Bryan Graham with CD (‘Technical
Graphics’ by Meyers, Croft, Miller, Demel, Enders); SDC Publications
Supplies
 Binder with pockets for handouts, assignments and notebook for note taking
 Drafting kits with equipment will be available for your use on a “check-out” basis.
The kits will be your responsibility over the course of the semester and must be
returned at the end of the semester per the Drafting Kit Checklist Requirements. The
student will be held responsible for damaged or missing equipment at the
approximate listed replacement cost.
Methods of Instruction:
Lecture and Laboratory
Course Content Outcomes
Upon completing this class, the student should be able to:
1. Understand, utilize, and produce drawings using basic drafting and sketching
tools required.
2. Produce basic pictorial and technical drawings in sketch and hard-line form.
3. Understand the design process and the production of working drawings.
4. Introduction to dimensioning technical drawings.
GRADED ASSIGNMENTS AND POLICIES
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Graded Assignments
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The student will be expected to spend outside study time every week for reading the
textbook, preparing assignments and practicing skills, etc. Please come to class
prepared with the required assignments and reading completed. Students are
responsible to learn all the material presented in the classroom/lab and all assigned
readings, whether or not they are discussed in class.
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Student learning will be assessed in both informal and formal assessment methods. The
worksheets and projects are hands on problems done throughout class time, lab time
and completed for homework and turned in for review.
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There will be assignments every class in the form of worksheets and projects. All
assignments shall be clearly marked with the student’s name, course number, assignment
number and date.
Due Dates and Grading:
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Worksheets/In Class Assignments: All worksheets are due within one (1) week of the
assigned date. The worksheets will be reviewed for completeness and attempt at
accuracy of the tasks described. They will be reviewed and returned to the students
without a specific performance grade. However, a point will be awarded in the grade
book for the attempt and submittal.
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Projects: The Projects assigned are the assessment tools used to demonstrate the mastery
of the skills learned for the topic. They will be assigned with a due date to keep the
student on track with the material. The projects will be specifically graded and returned
to the student.
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Late Work: All work is due by the assigned due date. Any work submitted after the
deadline will be penalized. The work will be graded and the student will receive 50% of
that grade on the late assignment. The student will receive a zero (0) for any work not
completed prior to the final exam. No work will be accepted after the last day of class.
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Resubmittals: The student has the opportunity to correct the Projects according to the
grading comments. The point of this offer is to use the project as a learning experience to
improve the work. The corrected work shall be resubmitted, accompanied by the
original work, for consideration of a higher grade. This offer is at the student’s discretion
and is NOT valid for projects that have grades reduced due to lateness.
Major Tests and Quizzes
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There will be 3 announced quizzes and a final exam. The quizzes and exam will be
comprised of material covered in lecture, lab and homework assignments, in addition to
the required reading from the textbook. They will be a combination of written responses
and graphical solutions.
Grading policy
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All work will be graded and recorded with the above criteria. The student’s final grade will be
determined based on the following divisions. The individual grades for all work in each category
will be tallied by total points earned / total points available. This tallied grade per category will
then be weighted per the following percentages and a letter grade will be given on that final
grade. Attendance and class participation will assist in determining borderline grades.
Category
Percentage of Final Grade
Worksheets/In-class
Projects
Quizzes
Final Exam
40%
20%
20%
20%
The student’s final grade will be determined based on the calculated overall course average
percentage as described above. The grading scale is defined as thus:
Letter Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Course Average
93-100
84-92
75-83
66-74
below 66
The letter grades are defined per the below:
Letter grade of A
Letter grade of B
Letter grade of C
Letter grade of D
Letter grade of F
Exceptional or outstanding mastery: 1) demonstrates a total
understanding of the subject material and is proficient in
applying the information. 2) Applies the subject matter in a
superior manner with no mistakes.
Very good mastery: 1) similar to the elements of an “A”
demonstrating a good proficient of the material 2) can
easily apply the subject material with minimal mistakes.
Satisfactory or adequate mastery meets minimum
expectations: 1) demonstrates an accurate grasp of the
subject material, 2) some inaccuracy in application of
material and 3) lower level of proficiency
Some mastery with inadequate performance requirements:
Basic understanding of the material presented but with
some deficiencies in understanding and application of the
material
No demonstration of mastery or deficient performance
requirements: Overall, a lack of understanding the subject
materials key items, poor performance on required material
or lack of class participation
Classroom Policies and Procedures
A. General Information
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The course will utilize the book, handouts and in-class lectures and hands-on lessons
intended to assist the student in mastering the skills and concepts required for engineering
graphic communication. The material and skills learned each class is sequential and builds
on the previous class throughout the semester. The quizzes and test will be comprised of
questions derived from all material presented and discussed during the lectures, handouts
and the reading assigned. Regular attendance is required to understand the material and
processes taught. The student is required to attend, be present and attentive during the
entire class time. The student is responsible for the material taught in a missed class and is
responsible for completing all assignments, projects, tests and quizzes. Students are required
to participate in all in-class activities, projects and labs as applicable.
B. Attendance Policy
Consecutive attendance is crucial to the development of the course’s material and students
are expected to attend each class session. Class attendance will be taken. In the case of
an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain missed lecture notes, handouts,
announcements and assignments from classmates. Any items due that class are still due at
that time. The student is responsible to make arrangements to turn-in the assignments.
Tardiness and leaving early are a disruption to the class. All students are expected to be on
time and stay the entire class period until dismissed by the instructor. Repeated
absences/tardiness/ leaving early hampers the student’s learning and may be the basis for
the instructor to withdraw the student per the withdraw policy.
Excused Absence: In the case of sickness or other emergency, contact the instructor by
phone or e-mail prior to the start of the missed class. If absence is unavoidable due to an
irresolvable time conflict, notify the instructor at least one (1) week prior to the scheduled
event but no later than the day prior to the missed class. If proper timely notice is given, and
with permission from the instructor, the absence will be excused. Make-ups for excused
absences for projects, quizzes or exams must be coordinated and approved with the
instructor within a week of the missed class.
Unexcused Absence: If a student does not report and obtain permission from the instructor
for an absence, it will be considered an unexcused absence. Unexcused absence forfeits
the right for makeup work including assignments, quizzes and exams and the student will
receive a zero for any missed work due to the absence.
Attendance Bonus: Student can earn 1 point for perfect attendance.
C. Make-up Policy
Make-ups for excused absences for projects, quizzes or exams must be coordinated and
approved with the instructor within a week of the missed class. If the student fails to
communicate and make arrangements for make-up work, the student forfeits the right to a
make-up and will receive a zero on all missed work.
D. Extra-credit Policy
Extra credit work is available throughout the course of the semester and is offered as bonus
problems on the course projects. This work must be turned in with the project in which it was
assigned to receive the bonus points.
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Additional extra credit work may be available at the discretion of the instructor. Student shall
initiate, discuss and gain approval from the instructor for any additional extra credit projects.
E. Final Exam Information
There will be a final exam consisting of various practical engineering graphics problems as
well as terminology and methodology of engineering graphics. The exam will be completed
during the scheduled final exam time on the last day of the course.
F.
Academic Honor Code
The objective of the academic honor code is to sustain a learning-centered environment in
which all students are expected to demonstrate integrity, honor, and responsibility, and
recognize the importance of being accountable for one’s academic behavior.
Acts of academic dishonesty include:
 Cheating: Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or
study aids; use of any unauthorized assistance, resources, materials or electronic/cellular
devices with or without photographic capability in taking quizzes, tests or examinations
and the acquisition, without permission, of a test or other academic material belonging to
Joliet Junior College, to any department, or to any staff. This includes opening, reviewing,
copying or other tampering with computer files not belonging to the student.
 Plagiarism: The reproduction of ideas, words or statements of another person as ones’ own
without acknowledgement or use of an agency engaged in the selling of term papers or
other academic materials.
 Unauthorized Collaboration: Intentionally sharing or working together in an academic
exercise when such actions are not approved by the course instructor.
 Falsification and Fabrication: Intentional and unauthorized falsification or invention of any
information or citation furnished to any college official, faculty member or office.
 Facilitation of Academic Dishonesty: Permitting or attempting to help another to violate
the academic honor code; Alteration or sabotage of another student's work, such as
tampering with laboratory experiments, copying networked computer files, etc.
Academic misconduct will not be tolerated in this class. Student’s found in violation of the
College’s policy on Academic Dishonesty will receive a failing grade in the course, may be
subject to course withdrawal and will be referred to the Dean of Students for a violation of
the Academic Honor Code for procedures as defined by the Code.
G. College Statement about grades of 'F' and withdrawal from class
o Students may withdraw from a course by processing an add/drop form during
regular office hours through the Registration and Records Office at Main Campus
or Romeoville Campus, or by phone at 815-744-2200. Please note the withdrawal
dates listed on your bill or student schedule. Every course has its own withdrawal
date. Failure to withdraw properly may result in a failing grade of “F” in the
course.
o At any time prior to the deadline dates established, an instructor may withdraw a
student from class because of poor attendance, poor academic performance or
inappropriate academic behavior, such as, but not limited to, cheating or
plagiarism.
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H. Intellectual Property
Students own and hold the copyright to the original work they produce in class. It is a
widely accepted practice to use student work as part of the college's internal selfevaluation, assessment procedures, or other efforts to improve teaching and learning
and in promoting programs and recruiting new students. If you do not wish your work to
be used in this manner, please inform the instructor.
I.
Student Code of Conduct
Each student is responsible for reading and adhering to the Student Code of Conduct as
stated in the college catalog. All students enrolled at Joliet Junior College are expected
to demonstrate qualities of integrity, honesty, civility and respect. These values are
important to the learning environment and are expected to be exhibited in conduct of
the entire college community, both in and out of the classroom setting. JJC recognizes
the rights of its students guaranteed by the Constitutions of the United States and the
State of Illinois, which include a student's right within the institution to freedom of speech,
inquiry assembly, peaceful pursuit of an education, and reasonable use of services and
facilities of the College. The College further recognizes each student’s procedural right to
due process, including notice, a speedy and fair hearing and appeal.
In the interest of maintaining order on campus and guaranteeing the broadest range of
freedom, students must comply with the Code of Conduct. Each student is responsible
for reading and complying with the Code of Conduct, which is printed in the college
catalog and the student handbook. Behavior found to be in violation of the code may
become part of the student's educational record. Improper conduct will not be
tolerated and will result in disciplinary action that may include dismissal and withdrawal
from the course per the College’s Code of Conduct.
Per the Code of Conduct, the Responsible Student Should:
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Arrive on time to class
Read the course syllabus
Demonstrate respect in expressing opinions and listening to others
Silence cell phone and no texting during class
Attend every class session
Come to class prepared; expect an average of 2 hours homework for every hour
in class
Participate in classroom activities
Understand and demonstrate the instructor's behavior expectations
Complete all assignments in a timely manner
Remain in class until dismissed
Give the instructor your full attention
Communicate with the instructor according to his or her instructions (phone, email, etc.)
Notify the instructor regarding problems with any of the above
Absolutely no surfing of the web including online messaging, email
correspondence, etc. Is allowed during the class unless working on an assigned
project or at class break time
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J.
Sexual Harassment
Joliet Junior College seeks to foster a community environment in which all members
respect and trust each other. In a community in which persons respect and trust each
other, there is no place for sexual harassment. JJC has a strong policy prohibiting the
sexual harassment of one member of the college community by another. See Catalog or
Student Handbook.
K. Miscellaneous Harassment
Joliet Junior College seeks to foster a community environment in
which all members respect and trust each other. In a community in
which persons respect and trust each other, there is no place for
any type of harassment.
L.
Student Support http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/pages/default.aspx
a. Disability Services: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/disabilityservices/Pages/default.aspx. Student Accommodations and Resources (StAR): If
you need disability-related accommodations, specialized tutoring, or assistive
technology in this class, if you have emergency medical information you wish to
share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be
evacuated, please inform me immediately. Please see me privately after class or
at my office. New students should request accommodations and support by
scheduling an appointment with the Student Accommodations and Resources
(StAR) Office, Campus Center 1125, (815) 280-2230.
b. Tutoring: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students
c. Counseling and Advising: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/counseling-advising
d. Academic Resources: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/academic-resources
e. Support Programs: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/support-programs-services
f. Technology Support: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/Pages/technologysupport.aspx
All students are encouraged to contact the instructor for additional help or tutoring if
the need arise throughout the semester.
M. iCampus: ANGEL Online Learning
We will be using the ANGEL classroom support software this semester. You can
access this via the Internet from any computer, home, workplace or at the
college. It can be reached by going to the Joliet Junior College website and
selecting the iCampus icon at the top of the page.
You will find announcements, course documents, assignments, current grades, etc.
posted there for this course. You should access this information at least a few times a
week to remain current with announcements. For technical assistance, visit the Online
Help Desk at www.jjc.edu/help or visit the Resources tab in ANGEL. You may find a
solution to your problem through frequently asked questions, various tutorials; live chat,
email and 24/7 help line. Personal face-to-face help is available in the iCampus
Technology Center for Teaching and Learning in Room J-4019 on the Main Campus.
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ANGEL can be used for communicating via email to your instructor and classmates.
Once logged into ANGEL, any awaiting messages can be read and new messages
created. Please utilize this system for correspondence related to this course. You can set
up your ANGEL account to forward any email received there to another account of your
choice.
You should also make sure your campus email account is active. This JJC email was
created for you automatically when you registered for classes. Make sure you are
checking your email periodically for college announcements and information.
SUMMARY
There is much to learn in this class that requires a high level of dedication. The instructor’s
main goal is to provide the means such that the student can master the required skills
and concepts to understand and enjoy learning the principles of Engineering Graphics.
Please feel free at any time to ask questions, offer insight and contribute to you and your
classmates learning process. The engineering industry is founded on teamwork and if we
take that approach in our classroom, we can all contribute to the success of this course.
TOPICAL OUTLINE EGR 100-220
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Dates
1/14
1/21
1/28
2/4
2/11
2/18
2/25
3/4
3/11
Quiz
Quiz 1
Quiz 2
Quiz 3
Topic
Introduction to Engineering
Graphics
Visualization, Lines, and Lettering
Technical Sketching
Orthographic Projection
Isometric Projection
Oblique Projection
NO CLASS
Section Views
Dimensioning
Computer Aided Drawing and
Software Overview and Summary
Final Exam
Outline topics and dates subject to change.
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Ch. 1
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Ch. 2
Ch. 3
Ch. 4
Ch. 5
Ch. 2
Ch. 3
Ch. 4
Ch. 4
Ch. 7
Ch. 8
Ch. 5
Ch. 6