DRAT 151 Introduction to Point Clouds


An introductory drafting course concerning the gathering, processing, and applications of point cloud data for drafting As-Built drawings in the engineering and Architectural fields. Emphasis will be placed on how to manipulate the data for reproducing geometric replicas of existing objects. Additional topics will include understanding the concepts of different point cloud technologies and properties a drafter may encounter in the work place.

Credits

2 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

DRAT 151Introduction to Point Clouds

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I. General Information

Department

Trade and Industry Technical

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

2 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

III. Catalog Course Description


An introductory drafting course concerning the gathering, processing, and applications of point cloud data for drafting As-Built drawings in the engineering and Architectural fields. Emphasis will be placed on how to manipulate the data for reproducing geometric replicas of existing objects. Additional topics will include understanding the concepts of different point cloud technologies and properties a drafter may encounter in the work place.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Recognize differences between Point Cloud data sets.
  • Be able to process Point Cloud data for use with Autodesk software (RECAP).
  • Be able to load and manipulate data sets into various Autodesk software such as AutoCAD, REVIT, and Inventor.
  • Be able to clip and isolate data sets for manageable drawing needs.
  • Create solid replicas from Point Cloud data.
  • Create Surface replicas from Point Cloud data.
  • Draw, print, and report data of Solids and Surfaces created.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies