Lamar State College - Port Arthur

House Bill 2504

Fall 2017 Course Syllabus

DFTG-1315-01 - Architect Blueprint Reading

 
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Faculty Information
SemesterFall 2017
InstructorHall-Rattray, Deanna Christi
Phone(409) 984-6424
E-mailhalldc@lamarpa.edu
Department
Business and Technology
Chair:Sheila Guillot
Phone:(409) 984-6381
E-mail:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Office
Hours:M,W 10-11 & 2-3:30, T,R 1-3, F 12-3
Building:Industrial Technology Center (ITC)
Room:201F
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Course Information
Course Number91753
Course Description Designed to provide proper knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to the architectural or building construction industry. This course covers the theory of orthographic projections, reading floor plans and elevation drawings, symbols, and notations, scaling and dimensioning practices, materials of construction; reading blueprints for structural information, electrical and mechanical trades blueprints; reading detail drawings, plot plans and specifications; types of heavy construction; and timber, steel and reinforced concrete. (4 contact hours)
Course Prerequisites None
Required Textbooks Kubba, Sam A.A. Blueprint Reading: Construction Drawings for the Building Trades.
2009. McGraw Hill: New York.

Required Supplemental Material and Equipment (Bring Every Week)
•    Architect’s Scale (provided)
•    Engineer’s Scale (provided)
•    Construction Calculator or Conventional Calculator
•    3-ring Notebook
•    Colored pencils or highlighter
•    Flash drive (optional, for data transfer)
Attendance Policy 1. A student is allowed a maximum of 6 absences and may be automatically dropped from the course on the 7th absence.
2. Three (3) tardies are equivalent to 1 absence
3. A student's grade will drop a full letter grade for every 3 absences.
4. Attendance is defined as actively participating and listening in class.
5. Each class is worth 10 points each with students being graded on their level of participation.
Attendance Scale - (Points)
10 Full Participation
8 Partially attentive, texting during lecture or equivalent activity
5 Coming in late or after lecture, leaving early, and texting/taking calls
3 Working on another class' homework in addition to the other
infractions
0 Not in attendance, playing games or viewing inappropriate websites

Course Grading Scale  90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade Grades are recorded in Blackboard support software for viewing.

Attendance/Participation         280 points (10 points a class)
Exams                 300 points (100 points each)
    Exercises                200 points ( 8 Exe @ 25 points each)
    Final Project                120 points
    Final Exam                100 points
    Total                    1000 points    

Letter grade of A    
Exceptional or outstanding mastery: 1) demonstrates a total understanding of the subject material and is proficient in applying the information. 2) Applies the subject matter in a superior manner with no mistakes.

Letter grade of B    
Very good mastery: 1) similar to the elements of an “A” demonstrating a good proficient of the material 2) can easily apply the subject material with minimal mistakes.

Letter grade of C    
Satisfactory or adequate mastery meets minimum expectations: 1) demonstrates an accurate grasp of the subject material, 2) some inaccuracy in application of material and 3) lower level of proficiency

Letter grade of D    
Some mastery with inadequate performance requirements: Basic understanding of the material presented but with some deficiencies in understanding and application of the material

Letter grade of F    
No demonstration of mastery or deficient performance requirements: Overall, a lack of understanding the subject materials key items, poor performance on required material or lack of class participation

Incomplete Grade:

The grade of Incomplete (I) will only be considered for special circumstances only. The student and instructor shall agree upon and document all assignments, projects, papers and etc. needed to complete the course and receive a final grade and agree upon a timeframe for the completion. It is solely the student’s responsibility to complete the required work within the arranged time frame; nonconformance will result in an “F”.

Final Exam Date December 14, 2017 - 11:00 AM   Through  December 14, 2017 - 12:15 PM
Major Assignments Week 1    Course introduction and policies
a.    Lecture: Chapter 1 Blueprint Standards
b.    Lab: chapter exercises    
c. Handouts - Lecture Notes Ch 1
d. Homework - Turn in Chapter Exercises

Week 2    Blueprints and Construction
a.    Lecture: Chapter 2
b.    Lab: Exercise 1 Potting Shed    
c. Handouts: Lecture Notes on Ch 2

Week 3    Understanding Line Types
a.    Lecture: Chapter 3
b.    Lab: Complete Potting Shed Exe.    
c. Handouts – Lecture Notes on Ch 3
d. Potting Shed Exercise Due

Week 4    Understanding Dimensions
a.    Lecture: Chapter 4
b.    Lab: Chapter Exercises    
c. Handouts – Lecture Notes on Ch 4
d. Ch Exe Due

Week 5    Types of Views
a.    Lecture
b.    Lab: Exercise 2 Cottage    
c. Exam #1(Chapters 1-5) on Thurs., October 12th
d. Handouts Notes on Ch 5

Week 6    Layout of Construction Drawings
a.    Lecture: Chapter 6
b.    Lab: Chapter Exercises
c. Handout Notes on Ch 6
d. Cottage Exercise Due

Weeks 7/8    Understanding Industrial BPs & Symbols
a.    Lecture: Chapters 7-8
b.    Lab: Chapter Exercises    
c. Handouts – Lecture Notes on Ch 7-8
d. Complete Chapter Exe.

Weeks 9/10    Schedules & Specs
a.    Lecture: Chapters 9-10
b.    Lab: Schedule & Specs Exe    
c. Handouts – Lecture Notes on Ch 9-10
d. Schedules & Specs Exe Due
e. Exam # 2 on Thurs., 11/16

Weeks 11/12    Building Codes and Barrier-Free Design
a.    Lecture: Chapter 11
b.    Lab: ADA & Egress Exercise     
c. Handouts – Lecture Notes on Ch 11
d. ADA & Egress Exercise Due

Weeks 13    Construction Business Environment
c.    Lecture: Chapter 12
d.    Lab: Group In-class Assignment    
c. Handouts – Lecture Notes on Ch 12
d. Group In-class Assignment Due

Weeks 14    Final In-Class Project due
a. Tuesday: Final Exam Review    
b. Final Exam on Thursday, Dec. 14th
Calendar of Lecture Topics and Major Assignment Due Dates Week 1    Course introduction and policies
a.    Lecture: Chapter 1 Blueprint Standards
b.    Lab: chapter exercises    
c. Handouts - Lecture Notes Ch 1
d. Homework - Turn in Chapter Exercises

Week 2    Blueprints and Construction
a.    Lecture: Chapter 2
b.    Lab: Exercise 1 Potting Shed    
c. Handouts: Lecture Notes on Ch 2

Week 3    Understanding Line Types
a.    Lecture: Chapter 3
b.    Lab: Complete Potting Shed Exe.    
c. Handouts – Lecture Notes on Ch 3
d. Potting Shed Exercise Due

Week 4    Understanding Dimensions
a.    Lecture: Chapter 4
b.    Lab: Chapter Exercises    
c. Handouts – Lecture Notes on Ch 4
d. Ch Exe Due

Week 5    Types of Views
a.    Lecture
b.    Lab: Exercise 2 Cottage    
c. Exam #1(Chapters 1-5) on Thurs., October 12th
d. Handouts Notes on Ch 5

Week 6    Layout of Construction Drawings
a.    Lecture: Chapter 6
b.    Lab: Chapter Exercises
c. Handout Notes on Ch 6
d. Cottage Exercise Due

Weeks 7/8    Understanding Industrial BPs & Symbols
a.    Lecture: Chapters 7-8
b.    Lab: Chapter Exercises    
c. Handouts – Lecture Notes on Ch 7-8
d. Complete Chapter Exe.

Weeks 9/10    Schedules & Specs
a.    Lecture: Chapters 9-10
b.    Lab: Schedule & Specs Exe    
c. Handouts – Lecture Notes on Ch 9-10
d. Schedules & Specs Exe Due
e. Exam # 2 on Thurs., 11/16

Weeks 11/12    Building Codes and Barrier-Free Design
a.    Lecture: Chapter 11
b.    Lab: ADA & Egress Exercise     
c. Handouts – Lecture Notes on Ch 11
d. ADA & Egress Exercise Due

Weeks 13    Construction Business Environment
c.    Lecture: Chapter 12
d.    Lab: Group In-class Assignment    
c. Handouts – Lecture Notes on Ch 12
d. Group In-class Assignment Due

Weeks 14    Final In-Class Project due
a. Tuesday: Final Exam Review    
b. Final Exam on Thursday, Dec. 14th
General Education/Core Curriculum Student Learning Outcomes
Communication skills:Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.

Critical Thinking Skills:Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.

Empirical and Quantitative Skills:Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts.

Teamwork:Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view.

Social Responsibility:Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities.

Personal Responsibility:Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.

Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Read Architectural blueprints
2. Recognize and name the symbols used in Architectural Drafting
3. Identify Building Components in light frame Architecture
4. Understand symbols, notations, abbreviations, and schedules
5. Use the drawing to answer questions or to obtain information on dimensions, finishes,
details, area calculations, etc.
Course Student Learning Outcomes Upon completing this class the student should be able to:
1) Understand and be able to use architectural & engineering scales
2) Convert engineering dimensions to architectural
3) Read and to dimension a drawing
4) Understand the different drawing types and their usage
5) Read a floor plan, section & elevation and understand the information presented
6) Understand symbols, notation, abbreviations, and material schedules
7) Use the drawing to answer questions or to obtain information on dimension, finishes, details, area calculations, etc.
8) The instructor has the right to add or delete topics in the course based on the construction industry and the student’s needs. The changes will be announced in class and noted on a revised class schedule.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies
  • No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  • Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  • Electronic devices (including but not restricted to cell phones, MP3 players, and laptop computers) shall not be used during examinations unless specifically allowed by the instructor.

  • Use of electronic devices during normal class hours distracts other students, disrupts the class, and wastes valuable time. Instructors have an obligation to reduce such disruptions.

  • Turn your cellphones to vibrate when you enter the classroom.

    1. No food, drinks or use of tobacco products in class.

    2. No foul or harsh language will be tolerated.

    3. Turn off all cell phones during lectures.

    4. Headphones may be worn only upon instructor approval.

    5. Do not bring children to class.

    6. No cheating of any kind will be tolerated. Students caught cheating or helping someone to cheat can and will be removed from the class for the semester. Cheating can result in expulsion from LIT.

    7. If you wish to drop a course, the student is responsible for initiating and completing the drop process. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course you will earn an “F” in the course.

    8. Backups a. It is the student’s responsibility to make backup copies of their work. Do not rely on the server to be there 100% of the time. I cannot help you if you lose your work. Remember that in order for your work to be graded it must be turned in.

    9. Internet usage Classroom computers have access to the internet.

    1. Student usage of the internet will be monitored.

    2. Proper usage of the internet will be allowed to be used for classroom research or

    as directed.

    3. Any unauthorized use of the internet will not be tolerated.

    4. Improper usage of the internet, such as profanity, pornography, gambling, etc. will

    result in disciplinary action not limited to expulsion from LSCPA.

Additional Information Tests, Quizzes & In-Class Projects:
Quizzes, tests and in – class projects will be conducted throughout the semester. Attendance for all scheduled quizzes, tests and in-class projects is MANDATORY.
Failure to notify the instructor PRIOR to the scheduled event will result in an automatic 0 for that particular event with no make-up being offered. Prior notification will result in a make-up event at a prearranged time.
All quizzes and tests will be based not only on the reading material assigned, but also the lectures presented and the power-points issued. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO RESEARCH ANY VARIANCES OF SCHEDULES AND ACQUIRE ANY MISSED HANDOUTS/MATERIAL COVERED THAT WAS PRESENTED/ ANNOUNCED/DISTRIBUTED AT THE UNATTENDED CLASS.
Homework:
Homework will be assigned as listed in syllabus and must be handed in at the following class meeting from the date assigned. Due dates may be extended as determined by the instructor. Failure to turn in assignments on the designated date will result in a lowered grade. Homework in Addition to the homework listed on the “Course Schedule and Calendar” WILL be requested at the discretion of the instructor DURING CLASS TIME. Should a student miss class and the assignment given at that class, IT IS EACH STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST MAKE-UP HOMEWORK INFORMATION and ALL HANDOUT MATERIAL PROVIDED AT THAT MISSED CLASS.
Do not tear out pages from book! Either work in book and turn in a photocopy of the pages or write answers on a separate piece of paper for turn in.
Evaluation & Grading Scale:
The grade is based on a total point system with points assigned and awarded to each activity assigned. The student’s grade is based on the individual’s completed and corrected work. The student may be able to correct homework or projects submitted on time, according to the grading comments and only when directed, per the instructor’s discretion. The corrected work will be resubmitted and attached to the original work for consideration of a higher grade.
The class schedule and calendar listed on the “Course Schedule and Calendar” is only an approximation of the work & projects for the semester and is subject to change based on the students’ and class’ progress.
Important Information
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
Copyright Violations Some material in this course may be copyrighted. They may be used only for instructional purposes this semester, by students enrolled in this course. These materials are being used fairly and legally. No one may distribute or share these copyrighted materials in any medium or format with anyone outside this class, including publishing essays with copyrighted material, uploading copyrighted material to Facebook or YouTube, or painting or performing copyrighted material for public display.

Copyright violation is not the same thing as plagiarism. Plagiarism is intellectual dishonesty. Offenses of plagiarism result in lower grades or failing scores, and professors and the college strictly enforce plagiarism rules. There is never any acceptable use of plagiarism. Copyright violation is a legal offense, punishable by large fines and penalties.

Copyrighted material can be used if permission from the material’s creator is obtained, or if its use meets the standards of fair use in an educational setting. For example, a student can quote a line from Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a report without violating copyright but still be guilty of plagiarism if the quotation is not properly documented.

If you are in doubt about what material can be freely used, ask your professor or contact the Dean of Library Services, at (409) 984-6216.
Assessment Statement Assessment is a process by which LSCPA can help you learn better and gauge the level of progress you have made to attain knowledge, skills, beliefs, and values. It also helps your professors understand how to improve teaching and testing methods in your classes, and it helps each department understand and improve degree and certificate programs.

Periodically LSC-PA will collect assessment data for research and reporting purposes, including statistical data and sometimes copies of your work. Be assured that all material the college uses for assessment purposes will be kept confidential. To ensure anonymity, your name will be removed from any material we use for assessment purposes, including video-recorded performances, speeches, and projects.

If you object to allowing LSC-PA to use your material for assessment purposes, submit a letter stating so to your professor by the 12th class day. You will still be required to participate in whatever assessments are being done; we just won’t use your data.

What’s the difference between assessment and grades? The grades you get on papers, projects, speeches, and assignments are specific types of focused assessment. LSC-PA’s assessment efforts include class grades, surveys, standardized tests, and other tools.
Privacy Notice Federal privacy laws apply to college students. This means that college employees, including instructors, cannot divulge information to third parties, including parents and legal guardians of students. Even if the students are minors, information about their college work cannot be shared with anyone except in very limited circumstances.

Anyone requesting information about a student should be referred to the Registrar. Instructors will be notified in writing by that Office about what information may be released and to whom.

Please remember that releasing private information about a student, however innocuous it may seem, can be a violation of federal law, with very serious consequences.

Circumstances under which information may be released:

An adult student may submit, to the Registrar, a handwritten, signed note granting permission for release of information. The note must specify what information may be divulged, and it must specify the name of the person to whom the information may be given.

A parent or guardian may be given access to information about a student by providing a copy of a filed tax return that shows that the student was listed as a dependent of that parent or guardian. The tax return must be for last complete tax year. Again, this documentation must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office.

A parent or guardian may be given access to information about a student if the student logs on to My.LamarPA.edu and sends an email to the Registrar granting permission. The email must specify what information may be given and the name of the person to whom it may be given.

Co-enrollment students are protected by the same privacy laws as adult students.

The Registrar’s office is located in the Student Center room 303B, and can be reached at (409) 984-6165.

College-Level Perspectives This course helps add to the students’ overall collegiate experience in the following ways:

  • Establishing broad and multiple perspectives on the individual in relationship to the larger society and world in which s/he lives, and to understand the responsibilities of living in a culturally and ethnically diversified world.

  • Stimulating a capacity to discuss and reflect upon individual, political, economic, and social aspects of life in order to understand ways in which to be a responsible member of society.

  • Developing a capacity to use knowledge of how technology and science affect their lives.

  • Developing personal values for ethical behavior.

  • Developing the ability to make aesthetic judgments.

  • Using logical reasoning in problem solving.

  • Integrating knowledge and understand the interrelationships of the scholarly disciplines.

Degree Plan Evaluation A Degree Plan Evaluation will help you determine which classes you need to complete your program.

  1. Sign in to your my.lamarpa.edu account.

  2. Click on the “My Services” tab.

  3. Click on the “Student” tab.

  4. Click on Student Records.

  5. Click on Degree Evaluation.

  6. Select the term you are planning on registering for (i.e. Summer I, Summer II, Fall, or Spring)

  7. Verify that the Curriculum Information (your MAJOR) is correct

  8. Click on “Generate New Evaluation” at the bottom of the screen.

  9. Click the radio button next to Program

  10. Click on the Generate Request button.

All of the classes that you have taken that apply to your declared major will be listed on the right. If you have a class that still needs to be completed, a “NO” will be listed on the right next to the required class.

HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA’s efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

Lamar State College - Port Arthur

Mission

Lamar State College - Port Arthur, a member of The Texas State University System, is an open-access, comprehensive public two-year college offering quality and affordable instruction leading to associate degrees and a variety of certificates. The College embraces the premise that education is an ongoing process that enhances career potential, broadens intellectual horizons, and enriches life.

Core Values

  • Shared commitment by faculty, staff and administration to a mission characterized by student learning, diversity, and community involvement

  • General education/core curriculum that develops the values and concepts that allow the student to make a meaningful contribution in the workplace or community

  • Academic and technical programs designed to fulfill our commitment to accommodate students with diverse goals and backgrounds, using a variety of delivery methods, on and off campus

  • Technical education programs that provide for the acquisition of the knowledge, skills and behavior necessary for initial and continued employment

  • Student achievement characterized by attainment of individual goals and measured by successful accomplishments and completion of curriculum

  • Co-curricular opportunities that develop social, financial and civic acuity

Principles

Lamar State College - Port Arthur operates in the belief that all individuals should be:

  • treated with dignity and respect;

  • afforded equal opportunity to acquire a complete educational experience;

  • given an opportunity to discover and develop their special aptitudes and insights; and,

  • provided an opportunity to equip themselves for a fulfilling life and responsible citizenship in a world characterized by change.

 
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