I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Print Reading

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MTTS 1130

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 2

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 2

4. Course Description:

In this course, students will understand the language of industry prints. Beginning with basic symbols and lines, students will build their understanding to include multiple view prints. Dimensioning systems and conversions will be emphasized. Students will also explore multiple projection angles in the print interpretation.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:

• Advanced Standing
• American Council on Education
• Military Experience
• Demonstration

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Machine Operations Diploma
CNC Technologies Diploma
CNC Technologies AAS
CNC/Tool Making Technology Diploma
Manufacturing Welding Technician Diploma
Manufacturing Maintenance Technician Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate written communication skills	Design and write print instructions.
Demonstrate reading and listening skills	Accurately read and interpret a print.
Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations	Apply print reading concepts such as lines, symbols, and views, to make a print for a specific part.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Define the alphabet of lines as it relates to reading prints;
• Identify print symbols;
• Understand the difference between single and multi-view prints;
• Interpret title block information;
• Interpret product measurement requirements;
• Apply dimensioning systems and conversions;
• Demonstrate orthographic projection;
• Interpret print notes; and
• Describe the different section views of a print.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Alphabet of Lines
• Line types
• Line applications
• Precedence
2. Symbols
• Print abbreviations
• Interpretation of symbols
• Application of symbols
3. Single and Multi-View Prints
• Pictorial views
• Orthographic view
• Principle views
• Foreshortened views
4. Title Block
• Tolerances
• Scale
• Part numbers
• Materials
5. Notes
• General
• Local
• Special
6. Section Views
• Full
• Partial
• Offset
• Revolved
• Broken-out

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Interpret Size/Tolerance
• Decimals: two place, three place
• Fractions
• Angular tolerance
• Limits
2. Dimensioning Systems and Conversions
• Metric
• Inch
• Apply print conversions
• Reference
• Arrowless dimensioning
3. Orthographic Projection
• Isometric sketching
• Visualize in 3D
• Layout