Course Syllabus
CAD-056, COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING 1
SPRING 2026
Instructor Information
Name: -Mike Stanfield B.S/M.A Ed.
Office Location:-West building, room 001
Office Hours:-Subject to change: MON & WED 1:30 – 2:30 PM TUES & THURS 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Email:-mstanfield@lakelandcollege.edu
Phone Number:-
Admin. Assistant: 217-234-5566
Office: 217-234-5316
I reserve the right to alter this syllabus, and will inform you of any changes in a timely manner.
Course Information
Description
The purpose of this course is to learn the basic theory of Computer‑Aided Drafting and Design (CAD) and to learn how to operate a CAD system.
Credit Hours
2 ECH, 1 hrs LECTURE, 2 hrs LAB
Pre-Requisite Information
none
Classroom Location
West Building, Room 112 or online (depending on the section)
Meeting Times
Monday & Wednesday 7:30 – 8:50 AM
Canvas log in link: https://lakeland.instructure.com/login/ldap
Course Materials
Lab work will be required to complete all assignments. Not all assignments will be completed in class.
Book: applying AutoCAD 2012
Purchase a USB Flashdrive to backup your drawings. also save all work to Lakeland U:drive
For Online work access to a Windows PC online is required.
Learning Outcomes
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Laker Learning Competencies
By the end of the course, students will build upon the following Laker Learning
- Creative Thinking & Problem Solving: Students think creatively to solve problems.
- Critical Thinking: Students connect knowledge from various disciplines to formulate logical conclusions.
- Information & Technology Literacy: Students evaluate information effectively using the appropriate technological tools.
Grading Criteria
[Include the grading scale used for the course. If points are earned, be sure the total number of points is correct and all points are accounted for in the grading scale. See example below:]
Table 1: Grading Scale
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Grade Scale |
Points or Percentages |
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A |
90%-100% |
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B |
80%-89% |
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C |
70%-59% |
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D |
60%-69% |
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F |
Below 60% |
Final Exam Information:
Tbd by LLC Schedule
Table 3: Lecture Topics and Assignments
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Date or Week |
Topic & Assignments |
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Lesson 1 |
Shapes using Coordinate inputs; toolbar and icons |
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Lesson 2 |
Drawing with Object snap |
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Lesson 3 |
3-view part drawing |
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Lesson 4 |
Fillets and chamfer drawings |
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Lesson 5 |
Polar array and arcs |
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Lesson 6 |
Text borders and titleblocks |
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Lesson 7 |
Dimensional drawings |
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Lesson 8 |
Floor plans |
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Lesson 9 |
elevations |
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Lesson 10 |
Site plans |
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Lesson 11 |
3d views |
A PDF file is available on Canvas for each assignment, you may print them out or read them from the second monitor. The technique to create each drawing will be demonstrated in class and/or available via zoom videos located on your CANVAS page
Due dates are on Canvas, drawings turned in late will be given partial credit.
All drawings will be turned in on “A” size paper or submitted on Canvas
You will be responsible to save your drawings on your own USB Drive and your U: drive and may be collected to aid in grading.
Instructor Classroom Policies
CLASSROOM RULES
- accessing the internet during class time is prohibited except for class projects.
- Phone Use = Your phone will only be used outside of the confines of the classroom. If you feel it necessary to be on your phone, without asking for permission first, LEAVE the classroom until you are finished and then come back.
- Food, Drink and Tobacco use is prohibited in the classroom.
- headphones and earbuds are not allowed. I will give you my full attention, please give me yours.
Attendance
See LLC board policy 06.24 Attendance Policy in the Classroom for more information
- Assignments may either be penalized or rejected if turned in late.
- Tests and quizzes must be completed by the due date to be considered for a grade unless previous arrangements have been made.
- Students who do not attend class during the first 10 days of the academic semester will be withdrawn from the course.
- I reserve the right to withdraw students from the course who do not attend class regularly.
- For example, but not limited to:
- You are allowed a maximum of 4 absences for this class. This includes excused absences.
- Upon receiving your 5th absence, you will receive a grade of F for the class.
- Any exceptions to this rule (such as extended illness) will be decided by the instructor and on an individual basis after reviewing a written petition.
- The petition form can be obtained from student services.
- Each unexcused absence will also lower your final grade.
- Canvas Homework assignments and quiz’s will still be due at the scheduled day/time even if excused absence occurred.
- If you leave a lab or lecture without notifying the instructor, you will be counted as an unexcused absence.
- After the 3rd event of being late for class, each tardy (being late) moving forward will be counted as an absence.
- Excused Absences = any absence where the student notifies the instructor at least 20 min prior to class beginning.
College Policies
Academic Integrity and Student Code of Conduct
At Lake Land College, it is assumed that students will honor the tradition of academic honesty. As such, students have the responsibility to be fully knowledgeable of the Academic Integrity Code, produce their own work, and encourage academic honesty among their fellow students.
Students who engage in academic dishonesty in this course, will receive a grade of zero on the assignment] and an Academic Integrity Incident report will be submitted to the Vice President for Student Services for further disciplinary action; those disciplinary actions are outlined in the Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures.
For a description of what is considered to be academic dishonesty, please review the Academic Integrity Code available in the online Student Handbook and Right to Know www.lakelandcollege.edu/student-handbook. If you have questions regarding the College’s policy specifically related to this course, please do not hesitate to ask.
AI Use Only with Specific Permission
Students may use artificial intelligence or machine learning tools (e.g., Grammarly, Microsoft Word) for proofreading writing assignments, such as checking spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Any other use of AI—like generating, solving, outlining, or drafting assignments—is only allowed if the assignment specifically permits it. Examples of prohibited uses include using AI to write essays, solve math problems, take quizzes/tests or create discussion posts. All work must be completed independently, without unauthorized assistance from others or automated tools unless otherwise specified. Misuse of AI is considered cheating and will result in disciplinary action under Academic Integrity Board Policy 07.28.02.
Responsible Use of Classroom Content
Class discussions, papers, pictures, video, and any other student-created work for a course are all considered official course content. Student work, including papers, discussions, quizzes, assignments, etc., must be confined to the classroom (either on-campus or virtual) and should not be shared outside the classroom without the express permission of the student who created it. Students should respect the privacy of person-to-person or person-to-class communication in all forms. Violating student privacy may result in removal from the course. Significant or repeated violations may result in disciplinary action. This standard is pursuant to Board Policies 07.28.01 (Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures) and 11.15 (Acceptable Technology Use).
Board policy 07.21, Credit Hour, describes how credit hours are assigned to courses and the work required to award the credit.
Student Accommodations
Lake Land College is committed to providing a quality educational experience to all students. As such, the College provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability to help them achieve their full potential. For additional information, please contact Student Accommodations within Counseling Services—(217) 234-5259.
Additional Resources
Instructor is a Safe Zone Ally
Safe Zone was created to address the concerns of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and ally (LGBTQIA+) community at Lake Land College and the surrounding area, Safe Zone is a way to reach out to these students and welcome them in all areas of the LLC community. Safe Zones are areas on and around campus where supportive people provide information and work toward the elimination of myths, misconceptions, and stereotypes.
Health Services
Lake Land College is committed to ensuring the safety of the college community while providing the best possible learning experience for students. Students with health concerns should immediately notify their instructor(s). Students with prolonged illness should contact the college nurse, in accordance with Board Policy 07.43 (Health Services), at 217-234-5276 or healthservices@lakelandcollege.edu.
Student Services and Resources
Visit Student Services and Resources page to see all of the resources available to Lake Land College Students.
Sexual Harassment and Misconduct (Title IX)
Lake Land College is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy educational and employment environment that is free from discrimination, harassment and misconduct on the basis of sex, which includes sexual orientation or gender-related identity. Information about addressing sexual harassment and misconduct is found in the Student Handbook at Student Guide to Addressing Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct section.
Diversity at Lake Land College
Lake Land College is committed to developing and maintaining an environment that embraces and actively supports diversity. We aspire to be an institution where the quality of education is enhanced and enriched by an inclusive campus community. We strive to provide dynamic learning and working environments that encourage multiple perspectives and the free exchange of ideas. Additional information is available at diversity page on the Lake Land College website.
Help Desk Support
The IT DEPARTMENT offers technical support. You can contact the helpdesk at 217-234-5261 or helpdesk@lakelandcollege.edu for any technical problems related to the courses you are taking at Lake Land College.
Information Systems and Services is located in Virgil Learning Resource Center/Library (See Maps for directions) in the lower level. ISS welcomes walk-in campus support Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm during the spring and fall semesters. During the summer, the college is open from Monday - Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Personal WiFi hotspot devices called MiFis and computers can be checked out at the Circulation Desk of the Virgil H. Judge Learning Resource Center/Library. Contact 217-234-5367 or libcirc@lakelandcollege.edu to set up an appointment.
If you have any difficulties using Canvas, you can contact the Information Systems and Services at information above or directly in Canvas click the Help link in the global navigation to the left. Choose Report a problem to create a ticket. Be prepared to give a detailed description of your problem when filling out the form for the ticket. Please don't hesitate to ask for help.
Basic Needs
Any student who has difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, and believes this may affect their performance in the course, is urged to contact the Counseling Services for support. Students can also view Services & Resources page for more details. Furthermore, please notify me if you are comfortable in doing so. This will enable me to guide you to available resources.
Accessibility Statement
Lake Land College is committed to creating a learning environment that meets the needs of its diverse student body. This means that all students, including students with disabilities, are provided equal and equitable access to all course and classroom materials.
As your instructor, I am dedicated to ensuring that my students have the resources and opportunities you need to succeed. My goal is to deliver course materials that are accessible for all students - including those using assistive technologies or with different learning needs. Please let me know if you find any of the course documents inaccessible or difficult to interact with so that we can work together to improve accessibility and usability for all.
I am always open to suggestions….
Canvas conforms to the W3C’s Web Accessibility Initiative Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WAI WCAG) 2.0 AA and Section 508 guidelines.
- Drop and Withdrawal policies (Board Policy 07.15; Board Policy 07.16)