Engineering 186-T2 is designed for those transfer students that are missing Technical Graphics and CAD component in their transfer credits. These students typically have already completed requirements in hands-on laboratory skills and MatlabŪ programming covered in Engineering 181 & 183 of the regular FE sequence.
The class introduces visualization and hand sketching of a three dimensional object in space. At the end of this course, students are able to produce two dimensional representations of three dimensional objects (i.e. orthographic views). Alternatively, they are also able to solve the inverse problem of creating an isometric (3D) view from a set of three mutually related orthographic (2D) views. Exercises in dimensioning and calculation of tolerances help students produce fully functional engineering drawings.
Visualization is greatly aided by the introduction of Autodesk InventorŪ early in the course. This advanced solid modeling CAD software allows students to create virtual 3D solid models and engineering drawings of complex parts. Advanced solid modeling of assemblies in InventorŪ demonstrates how parts fit together to produce functional products.
