Mechanical Drafting

This course introduces the student to the knowledge base and technical skills necessary for mechanical drafting. Areas of study include advanced dimensioning techniques, assembly drawings, threads and fasteners, gears and cams, welding, and basic solid modeling. Emphasis will be placed on personal and professional ethics, and students will explore a variety of career opportunities. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of course concepts, and teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to drafting, design, and related engineering occupations. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities. Students are encouraged to become active members of SkillsUSA for additional co-curricular opportunities that enhance student achievement, develop student leadership, and support experiential learning. The West Virginia Standards for 21st Century Learning include the following components: 21st Century Content Standards and 21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and content skill sets.

This is a dual credit course!

Syllabus - Course syllabus with class rules. This can also be found on Schoology.

Assignments - Every Monday the student is given an assignment sheet. This sheet specifies what the student is to turn in for that week and the total possible points they can earn. The same sheet can be found on Schoology under the assignment folder.

PowerPoints - Students can find chapter PowerPoints on Schoology under PowerPoints folder.

Quiz - Students can find chapter quiz on Schoology under Quiz Folder.