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Chen, C. Y.; McCampbell, David H. – 1984
Until recently, computer-aided drafting and design (CAD) systems were almost exclusively operated on mainframes or minicomputers and their cost prohibited many schools from offering CAD instruction. Today, many powerful personal computers are capable of performing the high-speed calculation and analysis required by the CAD application; however,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Drafting
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Foster, Robert J. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Argues for a legitimate role of manually expressed engineering graphics within engineering education as a needed support for computer-assisted drafting work. Discusses what and how students should learn as well as trends in engineering graphics education. Compares and contrasts manual and computer drafting methods. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education