ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Course Information
Course # CAD 105
Course Title Introduction to AutoCAD
Required Materials:
You MUST have at least a 1G flash drive & bring it to class. Save your work often and back up. I am not responsible for crashes or lost work. backup your work on google drive ( you have free access with RCC e-mail)
Use Blackboard to upload your assignments and check your RCC email daily
Bring a sketch book for note taking and hand drawings and a pencil.
Download the software at home home and practice at least 3-4 hours per week.
Please note: If you use a Mac there is a different interface and it is hard to get good support. You have to find your own way.
email: [email protected]
Course Description An introduction to two-dimensional computer drafting using the AutoCAD software. The course covers the basic drawing and editing commands and serves as a prerequisite for more advanced CAD courses. Topics covered include drawing setup, prototype drawings, 2D drawing and editing commands, layers, scale, units, text, model and paper space. Also included are multiple viewport creation and manipulation, dimensioning and dimension variables and blocks and their use as library parts. A prerequisite for the AutoCAD 3-D course
Course Learning Outcomes
- Understanding of the power and precision of computer-aided modeling and drafting
- Illustrate ability to construct accurate 2D geometry as well as complex 3D shapes and surface objects.
- Ability to create 2D representations of 3D objects as plan view, elevations and sections
- Demonstrate spatial literacy skills and use that awareness to solve 3D design problems
- Design and present drawings of an architectural projects showing plans elevations and sections
Required Textbook(s)
No Text books are required. The class website and many hours of practice in class and at home. Attendance Policy
Students will be exposed to the required material by attending the regularly scheduled class, and by listening to the lecture and topic tapes. Students are responsible for topics that are covered in class. Organized, accurate note-taking of lectures, tapes, and readings is essential to learning and comprehending the course material.
Please note, attendance for lecture is required. Unexcused absences will not be allowed. Only three absences, regardless of the reason, will be permitted. Absences four and five will incur a three point final grade penalty for each absence. Absences six and greater will result in 5 points being deducted from your final grade for each absence.
Please be prompt, tardiness is both rude and disruptive. Continual tardiness (greater than six) will incur a 1 point final grade penalty for each. You are tardy once attendance has been taken. You will be considered absent if you arrive more than 10 minutes late for any one class period.
Section 224-a, Paragraph 6a of the New York State Education Law regarding absences from class due to religious observance states that “…each student who is absent from school, because of his/her religious beliefs, must be given an equivalent opportunity to make up any examination, study or work requirements which he or she may have missed because of such an absence in any particular day or days. No fees of any kind shall be charged by the institution for making available to the said student such equivalent opportunity.”
Inclement weather: You may call (845) 574-4034 for closing or delay information.
Accessibility Services (previously Disability Services)
SUNY RCC is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities full access to all programs, services and facilities as mandated by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities ACT (ADA) of 1990. The college makes reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. Students should notify the Office of Accessibility Services located at the Tech Center, Room 8150 and their representatives of any special needs.
Academic Success Centers (ASC)
Through the Centers for Academic Success, academic help is just a few clicks away. Using TutorTrac (tt.sunyrockland.edu), RCC students can view and schedule FREE tutoring and other academic support services in the Science Learning Center, Reading & Writing Center, and the Tutoring Center. Students may also call or visit the Information Desk (Room 8340,
845-574-4503) to learn more about the availability of services.
The Connection Center
The Connection Center helps students stay enrolled at Rockland Community College, while connecting them and/or their family members to non-academic off-campus resources, when life happens. The College has partnered with United Way and their Hudson Valley 211 specialists to act as resource brokers for our students and their family members. We invite you to learn more about The Connection Center by speaking with one of our Resource Navigators, who can be found staffing our first floor Tech Center kiosk, visiting The Connection Center in 8372, or calling 845-574-4414.
Cell Phone and Laptop Policy
Cell phones and laptops are great tools however they have limited if any use within the classroom. Use of these electronic devices at inappropriate times is both disruptive and rude. Cell phones are not permitted in lab or lecture. Students seen using cell phones will be reminded of this policy. Continued cell phone use will result in a 1 point exam penalty per offense and/or my holding of cell phones until the end of class. Laptops may be used for note taking during class. They should not be used for Internet access unrelated to class. Accessing e-bay, stores, you-tube, and my-space (etc, etc, etc) sites are not acceptable. The penalty for such offences will be the same as for cell phone usage.
Grading Policy
The final grade for the course will be determined by tests, completed projects, quizzes, class participation.
Three major project 300 points
Class work ………………………. 100 points
Homework and Participation 100 points
Presentation……… 100 points
Quizzes………………………….. 100 points
Final project .........................200 points
Portfolio Website ..................100 points
TOTAL: 1,000 POINTS
- Make up quizzes, tests, or student paper presentation will not be given.
- Students may volunteer for extra credit projects and receive up to 50 extra points.
- The lowest quiz grade will be dropped.
- Points will be deducted for homework and lab reports handed in late
A 93-100
A- 89-93
B+ 85-89
B 83-85
B- 79-83
C+ 75-79
C 73-75
C- 69-73
D 65-69
F < 65
Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty is a serious offense and will not be tolerated. DO NOT DO IT. Below is the policy for academic dishonesty as per the SUNY Rockland student handbook:
1. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
a. Cheating on examinations.
b. Plagiarism, i.e.: the use of words or ideas of others, whether borrowed, purchased or otherwise obtained, without crediting the source.
c. Submitting work previously presented in another course.
d. Willingly collaborating with others in any of the above actions which result(s) in work being submitted which is not the student’s own.
e. Stealing examinations, falsifying academic records and other such offenses.
2. If the instructor deems that a student is guilty of cheating or plagiarism, the instructor may
initiate disciplinary action through the Dean of Students, and/or may:
a. Require that the student repeat the assignment or the examination.
b. Give the student a failing grade for the assignment or examination.
c. Give the student a failing grade in the course and deny the student continued access to the
class.
d. The instructor should advise the Division Chair, Vice President of Academic Affairs and
Dean of Student Development.
3. If the student wishes to appeal the above decision, he/she may request in writing a hearing before a Hearing Committee.