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Fall 2019 Course Syllabus
Course: DFTG-1333- Section: 11 Mechanical Drafting |
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| Instructor | Deanna Hall-Rattray | ||||||||||
| halldc@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6424 | ||||||||||
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| Description | Study of mechanical drawings using dimensioning and tolerances, sectioning techniques, orthographic projection, and pictorial drawings | ||||||||||
| Prerequisites | None | ||||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | Develop a set of working drawings including assembly, detail, and pictorial. | ||||||||||
| Core Objectives |
* 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. |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes | PSLO 2. Utilize drafting terms, symbols, construction materials, and processes to produce drawings; identify components of structural, architectural, civil, mechanical or pipe systems; use charts and standards; generate isometric or perspective drawings; calculate measurements for pipe fittings, stick frame structures, metal structures, earthwork, or roadways; create layouts and drawings related to the five disciplines studied. | ||||||||||
| Textbooks |
1. Technical Drawing, 15th edition by Giesecke, Lockhart, Goodman & Johnson. Pearson Prentice Hall a. ISBN: 978-0-13-430641-4 2. Drafting kit and paper (Hearlihy or White?s Blueprint) 3. Notebook and paper |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Week 1 Introduction a. Introduction of faculty and staff b. Review syllabus c. Review class policies d. Review lab assignment Week 2 Equipment, lettering and scales a. Equipment and scales b. Lettering Week 3-5 Geometric construction a. Basic geometric construction exercises Week 6-7 Basic single view drawing a. Create single view drawings Week 8-9 Sketching a. Sketching techniques Week 10-11 Three view drawing a. Multi-view projections b. Dimensioning techniques Week 12-13 Isometric, Auxiliary and section a. Create isometric views b. Create auxiliary views c. Create section views Week 14-15 Final project a. Comprehensive project b. Sketching three views with dimensions c. Draw details d. Draw isometric drawing e. Draw pictorial drawing |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 Introduction a. Lec: Introduction of faculty and staff, Review syllabus, Review class policies, Review lab, Chapter 1: Worldwide Graphic Language for Design b. Lab Assignment: Week 2 Equipment, lettering and scales a. Lecture: Ch 2 Layouts and Lettering b. Lab: Lettering Exercise and Scale Practice Assignment Week 3 Sketching a. Lecture: Chapter 3 Visualizing and Sketching b. Lab: Chapter 3 Exercises and Picture Scaling Exercise ----------------------------------------End of Exam 1 Content--------------------------------------------- Week 4 Geometric for Modeling a. Lecture: Chapter 4 Geometry for Modeling and Design b. Lab: Chapter 4 Chapter Exercises c. Exam 1 Monday, September 16, 2019 Week 5 Orthographic Projection a. Lecture: Chapter 6 Orthographic Projection b. Lab: Chapter 6 Basic - Ortho Projection Exercises Week 6 2D Drawing a. Lecture: Chapter 7 2D Drawing Representations - Part I b. Lab: Chapter 7 Intermediate Projections Week 7 Chapter 7 9cont'd) a. Lecture: Chapter 7 2D Drawing Representations - Part 2 b. Lab: Chapter 7 Intermediate Projections (cont'd) Week 8 Sections and Auxiliary Views a. Lecture: Chapter 8 Section Views b. Lab: Chapter 8 Section Exercises Week 9 Sections and Auxiliary Views a. Lecture: Chapter 9 Auxiliary Views b. Lab: Chapter 9 Exercises ----------------------------------------End of Exam 2 Content--------------------------------------------- Week 10 Mid-Term Assessments - October 28, 2019 a. Lecture: Mid-term Multiple Choice Exam b. Lab: Mid-term Drawing Exam Week 11 Dimensioning a. Lecture: Chapter 11 Dimensioning b. Lab: Dimensioning Worksheet and Redim Exercise Week 12 Tolerancing a. Lecture: Chapter 12 Tolerancing b. Lab: Symbol Matching Exercise and Tolerancing Worksheet Week 13 Working Drawings a. Lecture: Chapter 14 Working Drawings b. Lab: Begin Final Technical Project Week 14 Final Technical Project (cont'd) a. Lecture: Teacher Guidance b. Lab: Continue Final Technical Project ----------------------------------------End of Exam 3 Content--------------------------------------------- Week15 Final Technical Completed and turned in on December 2, 2019 a. Lecture: Teacher Guidance b. Lab: Finish Final Technical Project Week 16 Final Exam Multiple Choice Exam at Monday, December 9, 2019 @ 1-3:30 pm |
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| Final Exam Date | December 11, 2019 - 1:00 PM Through December 11, 2019 - 3:00 PM | ||||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: Homework and Exercises 40% Professionalism 20% All Exams 30% Notebook 10% Total 100% Late penalties will be assessed on all work turned in late, 10 points per day. Upon the 3rd day, a grade of "0" will be assessed automatically. |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
1. Students may be moved around for the purpose of taking a test. 2. Every student must have a copy of the required textbooks and supplies. 3. Your lowest Exam grade will be dropped. 4. Grades will be posted on Blackboard. 5. Extra Credit may be assigned at the discretion of the instructor. 6. Student IDs are required to take the first (1st) Exam and must be visible during the test. 7, Late work will be assessed a 5 point penalty for each day late, and a student will receive an automatic "0" on the sixth day. 8. Students are required to read any assigned reading. 9. There is no tolerance for plagarism or academic dishonesty in any form, including unacknowledged or borrowing of proprietary material, copying answers or papers, fabrication, collusion, falsifying documents, using crib sheets, unauthorized help during exams, or passing off someone else's work as one's own. Student Code of Conduct Statement It is the responsibility of all registered Lamar State College - Port Arthur students to access, read, understand and abide by all published policies, regulations, and procedures listed in the LSCPA Catalog and Student Handbook. Withdrawal Policy - It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. - If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the final withdrawal date. - The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records. - The student is required to turn in any equipment or items that belong to the department. Failure to do so may compromise their standing with LSCPA. - State laws permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the LSCPA college catalog. Software Requirements - If you are in a course that is using a specific software, you MUST have the software available to you either on your home computer or you must use the open lab provided in the Gates Library. - Computer failure, loss of flash drive, loss or corruption of documents, and/or lack of internet access are not acceptable excuses for missed assignments, projects, quizzes, or exams. DO NOT wait until the last miute to complete class work or exams. Classroom Etiquette: The following behaviors will result in the student being asked during class time to cease the action and/or leave the classroom: using cell phones, talking, or keying while the instructor is giving instructions or during class discussions; leaveing class early without informing the instructor; surfing the internet during lecture; and displaying a rude or negative behavior toward the instructor or other students. E-mail/Voice Mail Etiquette: Students must use appropriate e-mail etiquette when corresponding with instructor; for example, complete sentences and a full subject line with your name and course name. Voice mail messages should be clearly spoken identifying student's name, course, and any working return phone number. Lab Assignments For each assignment, students must complete the entire lesson (file) on their own. Students are never allowed to use another student's USB or file, only their own unless there is a team assignment. Students should never lend their file to another student nor should a student have any other student's work in their possession for any reason. If a student uses another student's files, both students are considered guilty of cheating. I caught cheating, the students will get a "0" on the assignment or project. If a second incidence occurs, both students will be given a final grade of "0" for the course. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. | ||||||||||
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| 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 the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||||
| MyLamarPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLamarPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLamarPA. | ||||||||||
| Other | I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person. | ||||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||