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Engineering Graphics in Design Education: A Proposed Course Based on a Developed Concept.
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Leach, James A.; Rajai, Mark R. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1995
Presents a proposed course in Engineering Graphics at the University of Louisville that integrates an innovative approach to design for manufacturing of new products with traditional topics on engineering graphics for manufacturing. Discusses the content of the course and its role in enhancing a student's competitive edge for the job market.…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Course Descriptions, Engineering Graphics, Higher Education
An Instructional Method for the AutoCAD Modeling Environment.
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Mohler, James L. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1997
Presents a command organizer for AutoCAD to aid new uses in operating within the 3-D modeling environment. Addresses analyzing the problem, visualization skills, nonlinear tools, a static view of a dynamic model, the AutoCAD organizer, environment attributes, and control of the environment. Contains 11 references. (JRH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Secondary Education
Alternatives for Saving and Viewing CAD Graphics for the Web.
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Harris, La Verne Abe; Sadowski, Mary A. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 2001
Introduces some alternatives for preparing and viewing computer aided design (CAD) graphics for Internet output on a budget, without the fear of copyright infringement, and without having to go back to college to learn a complex graphic application. (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Engineering Education
Evolving Technical Graphics in the High Schools: A New Curriculum in Scientific Visualization.
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Weibe, Eric N.; Clark, Aaron C. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1998
Describes courses designed to complement mainstream technical graphics courses in architectural and mechanical graphics. Vocational track students and precollege students mainly benefit from these courses. Contains 23 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Course Descriptions, Design
Preparing Class Materials for the Web Using PDF Format.
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Birchman, Judy A.; Study, Nancy E. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 2001
Provides a rationale for using the Portable Document Format (PDF) as an alternative to HTML documents. Discusses the benefits in the context of preparing materials for student access via the world wide web. (DDR)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Strategies
Computer Graphics for Convex Polyhedra: Hidden Line Removal and Shading.
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Nicholls, R. L.; Teter, W. D. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1988
Described is a computer algorithm for obtaining the coordinates of vertices, chord factors, and dihedral angles for plotting orthographic and axonometric projections, and for tabulating chord lengths and dihedral angles. (Author)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
Descriptive Geometry and Geometric Modeling.
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Adams, J. Alan – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1988
Describes experiences for engineering students to develop spatial awareness and reasoning capability. Describes geometric modeling, basic geometric concepts, operations, surface modeling, and conclusions. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education
Use of 3D Graphics to Improve Visualization Skills.
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Anand, Vera B.; And Others – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Describes the various phases of software development and shows how it can be used in an engineering graphics course. Includes demonstration exercises, practice exercises, code development and software as they have been used at Clemson University. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education