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MD 171 Introduction to Architectural Drafting 

FA 3 s.h.

The course covers drafting work in lettering, use of drawing instruments including the drafting machine and parallel straight edge, geometrics, orthographic projection, cross sections, axonometric projection, intersections and sketching. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 2.
 
MD 174 Computer Aided Drafting: AutoCAD  3 s.h.
This course teaches the basics of computer aided drafting , using the AutoCAD software package, as applied to engineering type drawings. Topics include geometric construction basics, object properties, polar and delta positioning, orthographic views, dimensioning, auxiliary and sectional views. Three dimensional drawing and solid modeling will be introduced using the AutoDesk Inventor software. Hours of class per week:  2. Hours of lab per week:  2.
 
MD 180 Intermediate Architectural Drawing 

SP 3 s.h.

Architectural drawing as related to functional planning of residence buildings, working drawings, including plans, elevations, section, details, notes and specifications. Prerequisite: MD 171. Hours of class per week:  2. Hours of lab per week:  2.

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