Course Syllabus

  1. Protocol

Course Name:Introduction to CAD/GIS

Course Number:IND/GEO 123

Credits:3

Prerequisites:None

B.Objectives of the Course

(CAD Portion)

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an improved knowledge of computer-assisted drafting and design as measured by pre-test/post-test.
  2. Recognize and describe the various components of a CAD system.
  3. Construct CAD representations of mechanical, architectural, and related area objects.
  4. Demonstrate improved knowledge of the implications of CAD on other technologies and society.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of the applications of CAD and its limitations.

C.Catalog Description

The student will be introduced to various methods and techniques associated with computer-assisted drafting (CAD) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Students will use CAD and GIS software and hardware to create and explore a variety of models. Specifically, students will use GIS components to represent geographic data using both manual and computer-assisted technologies. The focus will be on the collection, compilation and display of geographic data within a database.

D.Outline of the Course

(CAD)

  1. Command Entry
  2. Working with Files
  3. Coordinate Systems
  4. Basic Drawing Techniques
  5. Output Devices
  6. Constructing 2-D Objects
  7. Modifying Entities
  8. Applications of CAD
  9. Object Snap
  10. Layers and Linetypes
  11. Blocks and Manipulating Objects
  12. Limitations of Computer-Assisted Technologies
  13. Multiple Views
  14. Object Linking and Embedding
  15. Simple 3-D Constructs
  16. Rendering and Shading

E.Teaching Methodology and Format

This course is designed to be taught in a 3-hour lecture/discussion/demonstration format. The class will be broken in half: one section involved in CAD for 7.5 weeks while the other is involved in GIS. At mid-term, the sections will switch. Included in the methodology will be group activities, graded exercises, and presentations.

Computer-Assisted Drafting and Design (CAD) allows for the input, storage, manipulation, display, and analysis of various conceptual data. This technology, involving both hardware and software, is used in a variety of applications such as traditional two-dimensional and three-dimensional modeling of mechanical, architectural, and spatial information. For example, an area map can be used to establish data query points that are linked to a database, providing information on the chosen area. This technology continues to expand and improve in terms of applications and connections with other technologies.

F.Text (reference)

Leach, J. (2000). AutoCAD 2000 Companion. McGraw-Hill: NY.

Arc Voyager Exercises published by ESRI (Earth Sciences Research Institute).

G.Assessment Activities

(CAD)

5 Assignments 50 points

1 Quiz (timed)25 points

1 Paper/Presentation 25 points

Total100 Points

H.Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities:

  • Reserve the right to decide when to self-identify.
  • Must register with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) to receive services.
  • Will provide the appropriate notice from OSD for accommodations which specifically involve the faculty.

I.Office of Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities receive services from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). The OSD is located in the Keystone Education Building – Room 110A and the phone number is (724.938.5781). Requests for accommodations should be directed to this office and require the students to submit a completed Accommodation Request Form. Approved accommodations will be recorded on the Accommodation Approval Notice and provided to the student.

  1. Supportive Library Materials:

Bernhardsen, T. (1999). Geographic information systems: An introduction. Wiley: NY.

Bertoline, G. (1985). Fundamentals of CAD. Delmar: Albany, NY.

Chou, Yue-Hong. (1997). Exploring spatial analysis in geographic information systems.

Onward Press: Santa Fe, NM.

Combs & Zirbel. (1998). Fundamentals of AutoCAD. Prentice-Hall: NY.

Douglas, W. (1995). Environmental GIS: Application to industrial facilities. Lewis

Publishers: Boca Raton, FL.

Hohl, P. (1998). GIS data conversion: Strategies, techniques, and management. Onward

Press: Santa Fe, NM.

Lamit, L. (1987). Computer-aided drafting and design: CADD. Merrill Publishing:

Columbus, OH.

Leach, J. (2000). AutoCAD 2000 instructor. McGraw-Hill: NY.

Martin, D. (1991). Geographic information systems and their socioeconomic applications.

Routledge: NY.

Plewe, B. (1997). GIS online: Information, retrieval, mapping and the Internet. Onward

Press: Santa Fe, NM.