For courses in Introduction to Technical Drawing. Designed for the two-year college or high-school tech prep student, this book offers a complete field-tested curriculum for the first semester of technical drawing. Its unique approach blends technical drawing and intro to AutoCAD, resulting in a book that emphasizes the fundamental concepts, knowledge and skill needed for the second level courses. Both mechanical and architectural projects are introduced to capture the interest of more students and to offer a broader appeal. Instructor check prints and PowerPoint slides are provided to guide each lecture and the complete curriculum is designed to improve student retention and recruitment.
Douglas W. Smith,
Department Chair, Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design
Austin Community College, Austin, Texas
Education
M.A. The University of Texas at Austin
B.S. Texas State University, San Marcos
A.S. Texas State Technical College
Teaching Experience
Professor- Architectural and Engineering CAD, Austin Community College, Austin, Texas
Director-Authorized AutoCAD Training Center, Austin Community College, Austin, Texas
Instructor-Drafting and Design Technology, Texas State Technical College, Amarillo, Texas
Industrial Experience
Tracor Aerospace (now BAE Systems), Austin, Texas
Widelite Corporation, San Marcos, Texas
Austin Research Engineers, Austin, Texas
City of Amarillo, Amarillo, Texas
Antonio M. Ramirez,
Professor, Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design
Austin Community College, Austin, Texas
Education
M.A. University of Phoenix
B.S. Texas State University, San Marcos
A.S. Austin Community College
Teaching Experience
Professor- Architectural and Engineering CAD, Austin Community College, Austin, Texas
Department Chair-Engineering Design Graphics, Austin Community College, Austin, Texas
Department Chair-Geomatics and Land Surveying, Austin Community College, Austin, Texas
Industrial Experience
Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation, Austin, Texas
Western Electric, Austin, Texas