Syllabus

Pre - Engineering 1


Fall 2017

Mr. Sean Beesley

sbeesley@hinsdale86.org - (630) 468 - 4284


Prerequisites: None Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12




Description:


Pre - Engineering 1 is an initial class designed to introduce students to beginner computer aided drafting techniques. Throughout the semester students will build upon their skills in order to complete more complex technical drawings. The primary software used during Pre-Engineering 1 is AutoCAD, as well as an introduction to Inventor. The drawings techniques that students learn in Pre-Engineering 1 build a solid foundation and allow students to explore industry standard technical drawings with comfort and ease. Students will be asked to create, edit, and plot various drawings of different levels of difficulty. In addition to building technical skills, our students have the opportunity to learn more about and use state of the art equipment throughout the classroom. Students will have the opportunity to use our 3D printers, CNC Shop machines and our laser engraver to manifest physical representations of their technical drawings.


Objectives:


Throughout the semester students will use industry standard software and tools in order to


  1. Open, edit, and save drawing files.
  2. Choose and use the correct CAD commands in order to create, edit, manipulate, and plot line geometry.
  3. Identify equipment used in drafting.
  4. Identify and employ the absolute, relative, and polar point entry system.
  5. Create and revise proper industry standard dimensions.
  6. Draw multiviews from basic sketches.
  7. Build spacial reasoning skills.
  8. Create isometric, oblique, and perspective drawings.
  9. Print drawings in the proper scale.
  10. Use equipment to create physical models.


Classroom Expectations:


My expectations will remain high for all of my students. I expect students to respect the classroom and most importantly each other. Every classroom should remain a safe space for all students to thrive and learn in.


  • For full credit, assignments must be turned in by the assigned due date.


  • Late work up to a 1 week will be accepted with a 10% penalty. Beyond that any late work will be accepted and graded up to 50%


  • Students may receive extended due dates if an excused absence occurs.


  • Academic dishonesty will NOT be tolerated. Any instance of cheating including, inappropriate aid, turning in someone else’s work, or copying directly from another student is unnacceptable. Any instance of this will result in a 0% as well as discipline through the dean’s office.


  • All students are encouraged to save assignments to the network drive as well as in a backup location. This may also be cloud based. (Google Drive!!)


  • Cell Phone Policy. Students are expected to have cell phones put away during lecture or group work. However, students are encouraged to use any resource possible during lab hours. Students may use cell phones up to the teacher’s discretion.


  • Food and drinks. Any food or drink should not be in the lab. We use very expensive and delicate equipment. Anything brought into the lab should be left at the student’s desk in the center of the room far away from any machine.


  • Students should be active, respectful, and engaged!


Grading Scale :

(Grades will be figured by the average of all tests, quizzes, projects, and participation)


90% - 100% = A

80% - 89.9% = B

70% - 79.9% = C

60% - 69.9% = D

0% - 59.9% = F


Pre-Engineering 1 is an excellent introduction to the engineering field and should prove to be a fun and interesting class for all students. Let’s have a great year!!