This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include anymedia, website access codes, or print supplements that may comepackaged with the bound book.For courses in Introduction to TechnicalDrawing.Designed for the two-year college orhigh-school tech prep student, this book offers a completefield-tested curriculum for the first semester of technicaldrawing. Its unique approach blends technical drawing and intro toAutoCAD, resulting in a book that emphasizes the fundamentalconcepts, knowledge and skill needed for the second level courses.Both mechanical and architectural projects are introduced tocapture the interest of more students and to offer a broaderappeal. Instructor check prints and PowerPoint slides are providedto guide each lecture and the complete curriculum is designed toimprove student retention and recruitment.