EGR 101
Engineering Graphical Communications
Semester: Fall 2014
Instructor's Name: Laura M. Cotner
Office Location: T-1066
Office Hours: As posted
Office Phone: 815-280-2467
E-mail: lcotner@jjc.edu
Course Description:
Designed to give the student a working knowledge of the fundamentals of graphic
communications. The student will learn to convey ideas by means of freehand sketches,
orthographic projection, auxiliary views, pictorial drawing, sectional views, dimensioning, charts,
and graphs. Students will use CADD as an integral tool. An introduction to descriptive geometry
is presented.
Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) number: IND 911 (EGR 941 pending)
Credit and Contact Hours:
3 Lecture/Demonstration
5 Lab/Studio
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 095 or equivalent
Books, Supplies, and Supplementary Materials:
Textbook
Required: “Engineering Graphics: Tools for the Mind”, SDC Publications by Bryan Graham
Note: The book is bundled with a CD that contains an electronic version of the
course textbook (“Technical Graphics”)
Supplies
 Binder/Folder with pockets for handouts/worksheets/projects
 Notebook for note taking
 Jump/Flash drive for saving drawing files
 Drafting Materials: Drafting materials will be available for use in the classroom. If a
student wishes to borrow any equipment to take outside the classroom, the student
must sign the checkout form and submit to the instructor. The student will be held
responsible for damaged or missing equipment not returned.
Methods of Instruction: - Lecture and Studio Laboratory
Mode of Delivery: This course is offered in a traditional format.
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Student Learning Outcomes:
General Education Outcomes
 Students will demonstrate organized and coherent communication, both oral and
written.
 Students will demonstrate an ability to understand the physical world.
 Students will demonstrate an ability to think critically and analytically.
Course Content Outcomes
Upon completing this class, the student should be able to:
1. Understand, utilize, and produce drawings using the tools required for hand drafting,
sketching and CADD.
2. Demonstrate visualization and spatial reasoning skills in two and three dimensions.
3. Produce technical drawings in freehand sketch form.
4. Produce design drawings using 2-D CAD software including the use of drawing and
editing commands, layers, text, line weight and dimensions.
5. Understand and produce required orthographic projections and pictorial views of an
object, including converting between the various view types.
6. Produce auxiliary views and section views from given orthographic views.
7. Properly dimension technical drawings including tolerances.
8. Study descriptive geometry principles of points, lines and planes to find true sizes,
distances and angles in three dimensions.
9. Understand the design process and the production of working drawings.
10. Apply design principles and communicate the results of a realistic design project
through written, graphical and verbal communications.
GRADED ASSIGNMENTS AND POLICIES
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, studio lab
time and completed for homework and turned in for review and grading. Many
worksheets and problems are completed together as a class, with peers in studio lab
time and with instructor input individually throughout class and studio time. In class
projects benefit from immediate feedback and assessment of the skill being learned.
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There will be assignments every class in the form of worksheets (approx. 50) and projects
(approx. 10). All assignments shall be clearly marked with the student’s name, course
number, assignment number and date. Some projects are in class team projects which
will be assessed based on the nature of the deliverable and the contribution of the
student to his/her team.
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There is a final project for the course. Each student will be part of a team that designs
and develops an engineering solution through the development of design objectives.
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Through the engineering design process, each student will be responsible for producing
a full set of working drawings for their object. Peer reviews, input, approvals and informal
presentations are utilized over the length of the project for an integrated team approach
to the design project. Each student will give a formal presentation of their project to the
class upon completion of the project. All phases of the project will be assessed and
graded per the specified criteria and milestone deadlines, as well as a final grade for the
final project and presentation.
Due Dates and Grading:
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Worksheets/In Class Assignments: All worksheets are due within one (1) week of the
assigned date. Many of the worksheets are completed together in class and studio lab
time. 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 (approximately 10) assigned are the assessment tools used to
demonstrate the mastery of the skills learned for the topic based on the learning
outcomes for the course. The projects are drawing problems assigned from the textbook
chapter problems. They will be assigned with a target due date to keep the student on
track with the material. Each project is worth 20 points and will be reviewed and graded
by the instructor. The project must be submitted in hard copy as well as electronic to
receive any credit. There will be one final working drawing project at the end of the
semester to assess mastery of graphical documentation skills.
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Late Work: All work is due by the assigned due date. Due dates will be announced in
class and posted online in the CANVAS course management system. There will be a one
week grace period beyond the due date to submit project work without a penalty. All
work submitted after the one week grace period will be penalized for lateness. The work
will be graded and the student will receive 50% of that grade on the late assignment.
There will be no credit given for any work submitted three weeks past the posted due
date. The student will receive a zero (0) for any work not completed prior to the given
dates. 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 all resubmissions shall be complete within two weeks of the returned assignment. This
offer is NOT valid for projects that have grades reduced due to lateness.
Major Tests and Quizzes
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There will be approximately 6 announced quizzes, a midterm exam plus a final exam. The
quizzes and tests 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.
Start of class quiz 5Q’s: The class may start with a 5 question quiz from the presented
lesson of the class before. This quiz will be worth one (1) point and cannot be made-up if
the student is late or absent.
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Grading policy
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
In-Class Assignments and Worksheets
Projects (approx. 10)
Final Project
Quizzes (6 + 5Q’s)
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
15%
30%
5%
20%
15%
15%
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
85-92
74-84
67-73
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
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Classroom Policies and Procedures
A. General Information
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 tests 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 studio as applicable.
Each class will be comprised of lecture and class interactive time to complete the
presentation of the material by the instructor. In addition, studio lab time will also be utilized
during class time for students to work independently on the course assignments and projects
and to receive individualized assistance and instruction from the instructor, as well as peer
collaboration. Students must be present the entire class time whether it is lecture or studio lab
time.
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.
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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 assigned as its name applies. It is extra work offered as a bonus and not
assignment replacement. Before extra credit is assigned the student must have mastered
class assignments. The student has the opportunity of grade improvement by demonstrating
the master of the assignment through the resubmit of an assignment as noted above.
Extra credit work is available throughout the course of the semester and is offered as bonus
problems on the course projects and also on the final project. This work must be turned in
with the project in which it was assigned to receive the bonus points.
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 and Project Information
There will be a final exam consisting of a practical engineering graphics problem completed
during the scheduled final exam time of finals week for the course. The final problem will be
graded by the instructor to assess that the graphics based learning outcomes have been
met. There is also a final project during the last few weeks of the course in which the student
will complete the required drawings of a realistic design project. The final project is due on
the last scheduled course meeting day.
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.
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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.
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Unauthorized Collaboration: Intentionally sharing or working together in an academic
exercise when such actions are not approved by the course instructor.
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Falsification and Fabrication: Intentional and unauthorized falsification or invention of
any information or citation furnished to any college official, faculty member or office.
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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
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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.
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.
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.
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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
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. 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
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L. iCampus: CANVAS Learning Management System
We will be using the CANVAS LMS 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. Personal face-to-face help is available in the iCampus
Technology Center for Teaching and Learning.
CANVAS can be used for communicating via email to your instructor and classmates.
Once logged into CANVAS, 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 CANVAS 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.
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Topical Outline EGR 101 M/W
Note: Subject to change throughout the semester to meet student needs
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
12/17
Dates
8/25 and
8/27
9/1 and
9/3
9/8 and
9/10
9/15 and
9/17
9/22 and
9/24
9/29 and
10/1
10/6 and
10/8
10/13 and
10/15
10/20 and
10/22
10/27 and
10/29
11/3 and
11/5
11/10 and
11/12
11/17 and
11/19
11/24 and
11/26
12/1 and
12/3
12/8 and
12/10
Topic
Introduction: Engineering Graphics & Design
Engineering Analysis; Tools & Lettering
HOLIDAY – NO CLASS
Technical Sketching Intro
Technical Sketching: Views and Ideas
Technical Sketching Summary
Intro to CADD as a Tool
CADD Drafting
Orthographic Projection: Introduction
Orthographic Projection: Techniques
Orthographic Projections: CADD
Isometric & Multiviews
Auxiliary Views
Auxiliary Views
Engineering Design Process
Project Day: Edible Car Design/Build
MIDTERM EXAM
3D Geometry
3D Parametric Modeling
3D Parametric Modeling
Section Views: Introduction
Section Views: Types
Section Views: Summary
Dimensions and Scales & Project X Intro
Dimensions on Drawings
CADD Dimensioning Tolerances
Dimension and Tolerances
NO CLASS - THANKSGIVING
Pictorial View: Isometric
Pictorial View: Oblique
Working Drawings and Design Project
Final Presentations - Project X
FINAL EXAM Wednesday Dec 17th, 12:15pm
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Text
1.1, 1.2
1.3 – 1.6
-2.1 – 2.16
2.17 – 2.23
2.1 - 2.23
Software
Software
3.1 – 3.11
3.12 – 3.13
3.14 & CAD
3.16-3.17
3.15
Workbook
LTR 1-5
SKT 1-4
SKT 5-8,
ISO 1-2
ORT 1-5
ORT 6-11
ISO 3-4
AUX 1-3
AUX 4-6
3.15
13.1-13.2
Ch. 1-3
10.1-10.4
Software
5.1 – 5.4
5.5 – 5.13
5.14 – 5.15
6.1 – 6.7
6.8 – 6.10
Software
6.11
SEC 1,3
SEC 2, 4-6
SEC 7-13
DIM 1-4
DIM 5-16
4.1 – 4.2
4.3, 4.5
9.1-9.5
ISO 5-11
OBL 1-6