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Dobrovolny, Jerry S.; Hartley, Thomas C. – 1967
An 8-week summer institute was conducted in 1967 by the University of Illinois College of Engineering to upgrade the professional competence of 24 high school drafting teachers from 15 states, and to estimate how many of such a group, after study in this and related programs, could successfully move into teaching technical institute level courses…
Descriptors: Drafting, Engineering Graphics, Industrial Arts Teachers, Institutes (Training Programs)
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Rodriguez-Ramos, Walter E. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Advances four propositions in an effort to provide a frame of reference for a new generation of interactive engineering graphics scholars. Suggests the integration of traditional engineering graphics with new production tools such as computer-aided design drafting. Proposes that graphics problem-solving educational opportunities be maximized. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Drafting
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Lynch, Alan; Jenison, Roland – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Demonstrates one method for finding parallel tangents to a cylinder based on geometric properties of the three dimensional representation of the cylinders. Uses rotational transformations to obtain a three dimensional view. Provides a starting point for those studying geometric methods as a lead into computer assisted drafting. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Drafting
Dade County Public Schools, Miami, FL. – 1973
Designed for students interested in engineering fields pertaining to mechanical and electronic drafting, the course covers several types of drawings in the mechanical and electronic drafting field and many types of machine shop operations. The student will become familiar with stress, loading, safety factors, and manufacturing processes. The…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Guides
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Foster, Robert J. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Argues for a legitimate role of manually expressed engineering graphics within engineering education as a needed support for computer-assisted drafting work. Discusses what and how students should learn as well as trends in engineering graphics education. Compares and contrasts manual and computer drafting methods. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Goss, Larry D. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Discusses coordinate systems, units of measure, scaling and levels as they relate to a database generated by a computer in a spatial rather than planer location. Describes geometric-oriented input, direct coordinates, transformations, annotation, editing and patterns. Stresses that hand drafting emulation is a short-sighted approach to…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Drafting
Proebstle, Donald C. – 1975
Intended for drafting students in engineering drawing classes, the text provides basic definitions and explanations, as well as sample illustrations to be used as guides in dimensioning class projects by this technique. The content is divided into three units plus an appendix. Unit 1 discusses basic concepts, including the importance of the…
Descriptors: Assignments, Drafting, Engineering Drawing, Engineering Graphics
Henderson, Wm. Edward, Jr. – 1982
Intended for use in competency-based and criterion-referenced vocational programs, this articulated, performance-based instruction objectives guide for Drafting I is designed for reference use in the articulation of drafting programs at the secondary and postsecondary levels. It consists of a description of the development of the guide, 14…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Competence, Curriculum Development, Drafting
Arkansas State Univ., Beebe. – 1988
The Technology Edu-Camp described in this report was held in July of 1988 at Arkansas State Technical Institute. Purposes were: to provide vocational instructors an opportunity to expand their knowledge and understanding of the needs of technical occupations; to upgrade their technical skills; and to develop lesson materials for courses in…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Graphics, Drafting
Gregory, Margaret R.; Benson, Robert T. – 1984
This curriculum guide consists of materials for teaching a course in mechanical drawing and drafting. Addressed in the individual units of the guide are the following topics: the nature and scope of drawing and drafting, visualization and spatial relationships, drafting tools and materials, linework, freehand lettering, geometric construction,…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Classroom Techniques, Competency Based Education, Drafting