Applications of analytical graphics in solution of engineering and technical design problems. Study of spatial concepts involving points, lines, planes, and solids.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Recommended, IME 1420.

Credits: 3 hours

Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 to 3)

1. The fundamental ability to perform geometric construction techniques.
2. The ability to measure and produce scale drawings (both metric and customary.)
3. An understanding of dimensioning and standards.
4. A background in three-dimensional relational visualization.
5. A fundamental understanding of third-angle orthographic projection procedures.
6. A preliminary ability in the production of primary and secondary auxiliary views.

In accordance with the above stated course description, at the conclusion of the semester the student should be able to:

1. Visualize, analyze, and solve three-dimensional engineering and technical problems using graphical procedures. (a, b, c, f, & g)
2. Adequately utilize a descriptive vocabulary (both verbal and graphical) to describe entity relationship standards. (a, f, & g)
3. Apply descriptive geometry in the engineering analysis design process. (a, b, f, & g)

Letter in parenthesis refers to the ABET-TAC criteria

The student should be able to:

Objective 1

1. Determine the solution to a variety of technical and engineering problems through direct projection procedures. [1, 2, 3, 4, & 5]
2. Ascertain the solution to a variety of problems through revolution and cutting plane methods. [1, 2, 3, 4, & 5]

Objective 2

1. Identify the standard characteristics of line and plane relationships in cartesian coordinate space. [1, 2, 3, 4, & 5]
2. Properly use terminology to describe lines and plane relations. [1, 2, 3, & 5]

Objective 3

1. Accurately interpret the results of problem solutions in design determination.
   [1, 2, 3, 4, & 5]
2. Resolve vector and static structure force elements through graphical methods.
   [1, 2, & 5]

Number in brackets refers to the evaluation method

Pare, E. G., Loving, R. O., Hill, I. L., and Pare, R. C., Descriptive Geometry, 9th edition, Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ., 1997.

Pare, E. G. et al, Descriptive Geometry Worksheets Series A, 9th edition, Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ., 1997.

Jorge Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Western Michigan University
E-224 Parkview Campus
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5336
Phone: (269) 276-3374
Email: jorge.rodriguez@wmich.edu