Technical and Graphical Communication

Catalog description

This is an introductory course in the “languages” of mechanical engineering. Topics include: discussion of mechanical engineering principles and concepts; use of Word for report generation (including equations and graphics); use of Mathcad for engineering computation; introduction to orthogonal and isometric views. A main focus of the course is introducing the student to state of the art computer based drafting and solid modeling applications. Two lectures, two-hour laboratory. Fall. Prerequisite: ENGS 116 / ENGS 117 . (Cr. 3).