| GC 101 | Engineering Graphics I | 2(1-2-0) F,S |
| Graphical representation and solution of 2D and 3D spatial problems. Emphasis on development of logical and analytical approaches to problem solution. Conventional methods of graphically describing size and shape to represent basic mechanical elements. Includes practical engineering drawing applications. |
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| GC 120 | Foundations of Graphics | 3(2-2-0) F,S,Sum |
| Introductory course providing orientation to language of graphics for students majoring in any field. Designed to help develop ability to use CAD within the context of a concurrent design process to understand how everyday objects are designed, analyzed and created. Emphasis placed on decision-making processes involved with creating geometry and development of modeling strategies that incorporate intentions of designer. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| GC (ISE) 210 | Introductory Engineering Graphics for Industrial Engineering | 3(2-2-0) F,S |
| Preq: E 115 |
| Introduction to the graphical representation and solution of 2D and 3D spatial problems. Conventional methods using computer-based tools to graphically describe 2D and 3D objects relevant to the field of IE. Overview of the fundamentals and applications of computer graphics and computer-aided design. Includes practical IE drawing applications. Credit can be given for only one of the following: GC 101, GC 120, or GC/IE 210 |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| GC 211 | Introductory Engineering Graphics for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers | 3(2-2-0) F,S |
| Preq: E 115 |
| Graphical representation and solution of 2D and 3D spatial problems relevant to the field of mechanical and aerospace engineering using sketching and computer-based tools. Computer-aided design in the engineering design and manufacturing process. Practical mechanical and aerospace engineering drawing applications. Credit can be given for only one of the following: GC 101, GC 120, or GC 211 |
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| GC 250 | Architectural Graphic Communications | 3(2-2-0) F, S |
| Preq: GC 120 or GC 210 or GC 211 |
| Architectural Graphic Communications is an advanced graphic course designed to expand on the concepts covered in the introductory courses (GC 120, GC 210, GC 211). The emphasis is on strengthening architectural sketching and CAD drawing skills and showing how specific construction processes and materials selected for an architectural design affect commercial and residential production architectural drawings. Topics include perspectice drawing, shadow projection, texturization, rendered plans,elevations and other related topics. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| GC 320 | 3D Spatial Relations | 3(2-2-0) F,S |
| Preq: GC 101 or GC 120 or GC/IE 210 |
| Analysis and solution of three-dimensional space problems utilizing graphic principles of orthogonal projection techniques. Application of studies of lines; surfaces; solids; surface intersections; surface development; vectors; and civil, mechanical, and geographical structures. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| GC 330 | Basic Technical Animation | 3(2-2-0) F |
| Preq: GC 120 or GC 210 or GC 211 |
| Create technical animations to communicate scientific and technical information to a variety of audiences and environments. Includes performing basic skills in image processing including cropping, transformations, color manipulation and color enhancement. Students will apply basic concepts of constructing 3-D objects, spaces, and environments. Create technical animations which apply environmental attributes including surface study, texture, color, lighting models, photo-realism, and raytracing. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| GC 340 | Concepts of Website Development | 3(2-2-0) S |
| An introduction to the essential elements of web site development for students in Technology Education and Graphic Communications. Content focuses on planning and executing web site for educational effectiveness, user interfaces, site testing, and maintenance. Course provides instruction in software appropriate for creating a website. |
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| GC 350 | Applied CAD/D and Geometric Controls | 3(2-2-0) F, S, Sum |
| Preq: GC 120 or GC/IE 210 or GC 211 |
| Techniques for producing mid-level computer models of individual parts and assemblies of parts. Application of conventional tolerancing and geometric tolerancing and dimensioning. Investigation of design for manufacture and CAD/CAM (Computer-AidedDesign/Computer-Aided Manufacture) processes. Conventions and standards for technical drawing documentation. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| GC 410 | Concepts of Desktop Publishing | 3(2-3-0) F, S, Sum |
| Provides an introduction to the concepts of electronic document production and explores the software packages involved in producing documents for print and electronic media. Structured for public school teachers and lay people. The course introduces basic standards and concepts of page layout. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| GC 420 | Visual Thinking | 3(2-2-0) F,S |
| Preq: Engineering or technical student |
| Develop visual thinking skills through a series of exercises using various visual media. Integrates and stresses drawing and construction activities essential to visual thinking. Emphasis on direct observation (seeing), mental imagery and sketching that is based upon three-dimensional space. Develops students' visual and drawing skills and provides for their application toward solving open-ended spatial problems. Intended for the scientific and technically oriented student. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| GC 450 | Advanced Graphics Usage with CAD | 3(2-2-0) F,S |
| Preq: GC 350 or GC 250 |
| Advanced applications of 3-dimensional solid modeling tools in technical and engineering environments. Theory and application of manufacturing databases developed with 3-D modeling tools. Development and management of 3-D geometry using modeling software. Emphasis on application of 3-D modeling technology. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| GC 496 | Special Topics in Graphic Communications | 1-4 F, S, Sum |
| Topical study in areas of current interest and need to students and/or needs of curricula served by Graphic Communications. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| GC 498 | Independent Study in Graphic Communications | 1-4 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: GC 120 or GC 210 or GC 211 |
| Independent study in areas of current interests and needs of students in the field of Graphic Communications and the visual sciences. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info |