Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Computer Aided Design
Course Code: BSM226
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To introduce two-dimensional computer drawings of objects and techniques. To teach techniques to create technical drawing objects in computer studies and plotted output from a printer or plotter. Storage of information and to explain the procedures for sending to other sources.

Course Content

To set used toolbars on graphical drawing area. To create a drawing file. To explain relationship between upper and lower version of same softwareTo save file, to save file with another format and names, close and exit from software. To use command line To introduce coordinate systems used in softwareTo create an object using different coordinate systems in sofware To introduce different cursor modes and coordinate displaysTo define view ports on graphical drawing areas and create multiplex view.Object editing commandsCommands related to all side of object Commands related to one side of object To use pattern and setup drawing elementsTo create a dimension on objects; Distance, area, perimeterTo create and isometric drawing To make dimensioning of all drawing file To create sectional view To use layer To display plot out and settings To make page setup To cerate a surface 3D editing commands; Extrude, Revolve, Subtract, Intersect, Interfere, Union, RotateTo set user coordinate system To use calculation command To hand over file about drawing applications

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Nurettin TOPUZ
Learning Outcomes
1.To draw a technical files according to the rules of geometric drawings on the computer via drawing software.
2.Acquiring knowledge of CAD programs and commands for practical application
3.To save the files on the computer generated technical drawings, and get plot out, to send the generated files to other sources.
4.To take sectional view according to the rules of geometric drawings on the computer via drawing software
5.To make dimensioning according to the rules of geometric drawings on the computer via drawing software
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Teaching staff lecture notes.
2.Gök A., Gök K., 2008 AutoCAD 2008, Seçkin Yayıncılık, 459 sayfa ISBN: 9750205910 (Türkçe)
3.Baykal G ve Öğütlü M., 2019AutoCAD 2019, Abaküs Kitap Yayın Dağıtım Hizmetleri, 613 Sayfa ISBN :978-605-2263-40-2
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
To introduce CAD and explain content of course To introduce using software during the course. . To use command line Flexible command; Zoom, Pan,Move To use ALT buttons in software To use CTRL buttons in software
Week 2 - Theoretical
To introduce software interface • To introduce toolbars and desktop browser • Pull-up menus • drawing modes Insertion tool bars and to run commands
Week 3 - Theoretical
To make an object definition. To use “line” command. To introduce coordinate systems used in software Polar coordinate system, Absolute coordinate, system, Cartesian coordinate system, Relative coordinate system. To create an object using different coordinate systems in software. To introduce different cursor modes and coordinate displays
Week 4 - Theoretical
To snap an object. To select and edit methods of objects in software. To use “grips” editing of objects .
Week 5 - Theoretical
Object drawing commands Line, ray, construction line, multiline, polyline, point,Rectangle
Week 6 - Theoretical
Object drawing commands Polygon, spline,circle, arc, elipse, arcellipse, To use “Pedit” command for editing whole type polylines. To define view ports on graphical drawing areas and create multiplex view
Week 7 - Theoretical
Object editing commands. Commands related to all side of objectErase, Copy, Mirror, Offset, Array, Move, Rotate, Scale, Strech, Align, Explode. (Midterm Exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Object editing commands. Commands related to one side of object Trim, Break,Chamfer, Fillet, Divide, measure,Extend,Reference, Lenghten
Week 9 - Theoretical
To use pattern and setup drawing elements Hatch, Line type, Change, Properties, Match properties. To use predefined object via selected command; Block, Region. To create a dimension on objects; Distance, area, perimeter
Week 10 - Theoretical
To create and isometric drawing
Week 11 - Theoretical
To make dimensioning of all drawing file. To recall rules of dimensioning on technical drawing. To setup dimensioning settings Extend lines, Dimension lines, Arrow heads, Dimension texts and settings. To create sectional view. To create full, half, and predefined sectional views. Hatch pattern and pattern scale
Week 12 - Theoretical
To use layer. Layer commands and the concept of active layer. To display plot out and settings. To create a field text. To make page setup. To take a plot out or printout.
Week 13 - Theoretical
To introduce 3 D modeling. Wireframe and solid concepts. To cerate a surface. To work with primitive solids. To create a third dimension on 2 dimension object. 3D editing commands; Extrude,Revolve,Subtract, Intersect,Interfere, Union, Rotate
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sample drawings and question solutions
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Lecture - Practice141128
Midterm Examination1549
Final Examination15510
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
3
5
5
5
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2
OÇ-2
3
3
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2
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3
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2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026