Basic AutoCAD 2D Course Outline

1. Introduction to AutoCAD

2. 1. What AutoCAD is and why it's useful in engineering
   2. Overview of its applications in construction and design

3. Setting Up AutoCAD

4. 1. Installing the software
   2. Navigating the workspace and understanding the interface

5. Basic Drawing Tools

6. 1. Creating lines, shapes, and simple drawings
   2. Introduction to the command line

7. Editing Basics

8. 1. Modifying drawings using tools like Move, Copy, Rotate, and Trim.
   2. Undo and Redo commands.

9. Introduction to Layers

10. 1. What layers are and how to use them for organizing designs.

11. Dimensioning and Annotation

12. 1. Adding measurements and text to drawings.
    2. Basic formatting of dimensions and annotations.

13. Saving and Sharing

14. 1. How to save files in different formats.
    2. Printing and exporting your designs.

15. Practical Exercise

16. 1. Drawing a simple floor plan or structure.