Class Notes: CGS2470 - Intro. to Computers for Architecture Majors

Fall 2008 - Section 1053 Tue 10th Period (CSE/E211A), Thu 10th-11th Period (Arch 116)

Instructor: Mark Schmalz
TA: TBA

Housekeeping Details

• Syllabus - Rev. 0 (19 Aug 2008)
• Required Class Materials - Textbooks, Notes, etc.
• Optional Class Materials - Textbooks, Periodicals, etc.
• Drawing Symbols - Windows and Doors
• Drawing Symbols - Electrical
• Drawing Symbols - Structural
• Assignment & Readings Schedule
• What's New

  Tue 10-16-08: Project #5 due at start of class in Arch 116
  Thu 10-09-08: Project #4 due at start of class in Arch 116
  Thu 10-02-08: Project #5 demonstrated in class
  Thu 09-25-08: Project #4 demonstrated in class
  Tue 09-30-08: Project #3 due at start of class in Arch 116
  Thu 09-18-08: Project #2 due at start of class in Arch 116
  Thu 09-11-08: Project #3 demonstrated in class
  Thu 09-11-08: Project #1 due at start of class in Arch 116
  Thu 09-04-08: Project #2 demonstrated in class
  Thu 09-04-08: Project #1 demonstrated in class
  Tue 09-02-08: Class in Room CSE/E211A -- Starting AutoCAD
  Thu 08-28-08: Assignment -- Visit Computer History Museum online, and check out the Exhibits section, especially "Timeline of Computer History"
  Thu 08-28-08: Second class in Room WM 0202 -- Computer history, overview of computer functionality
  Tue 08-26-08: First class in Room WM 0202 -- Assignment: Get textbook if you don't already have one
  

  Fall 2008 Grade Information

• Netscape Setup Information - Fonts, Colors, etc.
• List of Symbols for Netscape

Course Material

1. Organization of Computers (Required Reading)
   
2. Overview of DOS
   2.1. Booting the System and Types of DOS Commands
   2.2. Individual DOS Disk Commands
   2.3. DOS Directory and File Commands
   2.4. DOS System Commands
   2.5. How DOS and AutoCAD Work Together
   

3. Review of AutoCAD Commands
   3.1. The AutoCAD Interface
   3.2. File Commands and Device/Screen Setup
   3.3. Graphics Objects and Drawing Commands
   

4. Manipulating AutoCAD Objects
   4.1. Polylines and Polyline Editing
   4.2. Object Editing Commands
   4.3. Patterns and Fills
   4.4. Reusable Drawing Components
   

5. Advanced AutoCAD Features
   5.1. Layered Structure of AutoCAD Drawings
   5.2. Concepts of 3-D Modelling and Rendering
   5.3. Surface and Solids Modelling
   
6. 3D Studio Viz Overview

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Bibliography

• References Cited in Class

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