Studying on the Teaching of Engineering Graphics in University of California, San Diego

The course contents and teaching characteristics of Introduction of Engineering Graphics and Design in University of California,San Diego are introduced.The measures applied for instructors and tutors,design studio management,course website,course grading,course evaluation and feedback are illustrated.The methods to develop student’s qualities and abilities during the teaching are analyzed in detail,especially to student’s capabilities of innovation and practice,in addition to the qualities of teamwork,academic honesty and professional ethics.Some ideas on education reform of engineering graphics that can be used in China are also discussed in the paper.