Course description
This course provides an introduction to reading technical drawings in order to effectively use technical drawings to support inspection, quality control, and design activities. Students will learn to apply the principles of orthographic projection for reading and interpreting technical drawings. Students will learn the various forms of applied tolerances found on technical drawings, and complete basic sketching techniques to identify and convey technical information. A basic overview and awareness of common drafting software will be demonstrated and applied.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course?
Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Delivery Options
Classroom Delivery: In-person instruction that takes place at a college campus.
Online Delivery: Content is delivered entirely online through self-directed components, allowing you the flexibility to learn anytime from wherever you are.
Remote Delivery: Technology-enabled virtual instruction that takes place outside of a physical classroom. Remote delivery includes some form of scheduled real-time virtual classes or drop-in times, as well as self-directed components.
Hybrid Delivery: Instruction that includes a combination of online or remote delivery, and some classroom activities.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Winter 2022 registration opens November 1, 2021. Spring 2022 registration opens February 7, 2022.