Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25

ET 1100 - Engineering Graphics Fundamentals


Basic theory and practice in engineering drawing. Topics include geometric construction, orthographic projection, dimensioning, and auxiliary, section, and pictorial views. Lab activities include free-hand sketching and computer-aided design (CAD) using AutoCAD and SolidEdge software.

Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Course Transferability: CTAG course: CTEGT002 Engineering Graphics
College Credit Plus: Level 1
Learning Outcomes:
  • Construct primary auxiliaries using both freehand sketching and CAD.
  • Construct the basic types of section according to conventional practices and standards using freehand sketching.
  • Define and layout multi-view and isometric drawings of an object using freehand sketching and CAD.
  • Describe the size of an object using dimensions applied according to conventional practices and standards using both sketching and CAD.
  • Manipulate images.
  • Read , sketch, and use a CAD system to construct basic engineering drawings using conventional drafting practices and standards.
  • Use the basic functions on the computer aided drafting (CAD) software system for both two dimensional drawings and basic three dimensional parametric models.
  • Use the graphic language of Engineering Graphics to: communicate in the design phase of a project, communicate ideas to other individuals, and communicate industry wide using appropriate industrial standards.


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