Spring 2026
Engineering Graphics I
Engineering Graphics: ENGR 1304 INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Thinesh Selvaratnam, Ph.D. Email: tselvaratnam@lit.edu Office Phone: Office Location: Office Hours: By appointment CREDIT 3 Semester Credit Hours MODE OF INSTRUCTION Hybrid PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: COURSE DESCRIPTION Introduction to computer-aided drafting using CAD software and sketching to generate two- and three-dimensional drawings based on the conventions of engineering graphical communication; topics include spatial relationships, multi-view projections and sectioning, dimensioning, graphical presentation of data, and fundamentals of computer graphics. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to • Understand Engineering Drawing Principles. • Master Orthographic and Isometric Drawings. • Apply Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standards. • Develop Proficiency in AutoCAD. • Use Advanced AutoCAD Features. • Create 3D Models and Visualization. • Develop Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Skills. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS 1. Scientific calculator 2. Laptop 3. Textbook: Up and Running with AutoCAD 2021 2D and 3D Drawing, Design, and Modelling 1st Edition, Authors: Elliot J. Gindis, Robert C. Kaebisch Paperback ISBN: 9780128231173 eBook ISBN: 9780128231180 ATTENDANCE POLICY The campus policy mandates that students attend 80% of their scheduled instructional days. Class attendance is critical for understanding the topics. This will be tracked in Starfish via student access in Blackboard and participation during specified meeting times. Excessive unexplained absences will result in a ten-point penalty from the final semester grade (at the discretion of the instructor). DROP POLICY If you wish to drop a course, you are responsible for initiating and completing the drop process by the specified drop date as listed on the Academic Calendar. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an “F” in the course. COURSE EVALUATION Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: Attendance/ Class Participation: 10% Homework and Assignments: 40% Mid Exam: 25% Final Exam: 25% GRADE SCALE • 90-100 A • 80-89 B • 70-79 C • 60-69 D • 0-59 F LIT does not use +/- grading scales. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Students found to be committing academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, or collusion) may receive disciplinary action. Students need to familiarize themselves with the institution’s Academic Dishonesty Policy available in the Student Catalog & Handbook at http://catalog.lit.edu/index.php TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The latest technical requirements, including hardware, compatible browsers, operating systems, etc. can be online at https://lit.edu/online-learning/online-learning-minimum-computer-requirements. A functional broadband internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or Wi-Fi is necessary to maximize the use of online technology and resources. DISABILITIES STATEMENT The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are federal anti- discrimination statutes that provide comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. LIT provides reasonable accommodations as defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, to students with a diagnosed disability. The Special Populations Office is located in the Eagles’ Nest Room 129 and helps foster a supportive and inclusive educational environment by maintaining partnerships with faculty and staff, as well as promoting awareness among all members of the Lamar Institute of Technology community. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator at (409)-951-5708 or email specialpopulations@lit.edu. You may also visit the online resource at Special Populations - Lamar Institute of Technology STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT STATEMENT It is the responsibility of all registered Lamar Institute of Technology students to access, read, understand and abide by all published policies, regulations, and procedures listed in the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook. The LIT Catalog and Student Handbook may be accessed at www.lit.edu. Please note that the online version of the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook supersedes all other versions of the same document. STARFISH LIT utilizes an early alert system called Starfish. Throughout the semester, you may receive emails from Starfish regarding your course grades, attendance, or academic performance. Faculty members record student attendance, raise flags and kudos to express concern or give praise, and you can make an appointment with faculty and staff all through the Starfish home page. You can also login to Blackboard or My LIT and click on the Starfish link to view academic alerts and detailed information. It is the responsibility of the student to pay attention to these emails and information in Starfish and consider taking the recommended actions. Starfish is used to help you be a successful student at LIT. ADDITIONAL COURSE POLICIES/INFORMATION 1. Any assignment that Blackboard considers late will be manually graded with a deduction of 20 points. 2. The Final Exam cannot be late for ANY reason. The semester ends when the Final Exam is due. 3. Extra Credit is not generally given, and “creative rounding” is not applied. A student who finishes the course with an 89.4XXXX will receive a “B” and a student who finished the course with an 89.5XXXX will receive an “A.” 4. Changes will be made to the calendar's topics and assignments because of any unanticipated circumstances.