Common Course Outline Monday, April 21, 2014

South Central College

MECA 1140 Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Common Course Outline

Course Information

Description Students receive step-by-step instruction in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) fundamentals with detailed explanations of each topic, GD&T symbols and definitions. Practice exercises are used throughout the instruction to provide additional discussion and learning opportunities. Students also learn to apply GD&T to industry-standard drawings.

Total Credits 1.00

Total Hours 16.00

Types of Instruction

Instruction Type Credits/Hours Lecture

Pre/Corequisites

None

Course Competencies

1 Understand the benefits of GD&T. Learning Objectives Examine engineering prints.

Demonstrate an understanding of dimensioning fundamental rules.

Explain the shortcomings of coordinate tolerancing.

Identify the differences between GD&T and coordinate tolerancing.

2 Show understanding of GD&T symbols and their use. Learning Objectives Explain material conditions as related to GD&T.

Show an understanding of modifiers.

Common Course Outline Monday, April 21, 2014

Demonstrate ability to properly interpret geometric tolerances.

Identify datums used in a detail part print.

Demonstrate ability to properly interpret orientation controls.

Demonstrate ability to properly interpret concentricity and symmetry controls.

Demonstrate ability to properly interpret runout controls.

Demonstrate ability to properly interpret profile controls.

3 Show understanding of GD&T rules and concepts Learning Objectives Obtain knowledge of GD&T rules.

Demonstrate an understanding of Basic dimensions.

Identify a Virtual Condition.

Demonstrate ability to properly interpret inner and outer boundaries.

Explain the benefits of Bonus Tolerance.

4 Interpret mechanical engineering drawings that use GD&T. Learning Objectives Explain how inspection equipment is used to determine if manufactured part meets the print requirements.

Demonstrate ability to properly interpret prints that incorporate GD&T.

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