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Fall 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: DFTG-1417- Section: 11 Architectural Drafting-Residential |
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| Instructor | Michael Betar | ||||||||||
| betarmw@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6424 | ||||||||||
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| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||||
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| Description | Architectural drafting procedures, practices, terms, and symbols. Preparation of detailed working drawings for residential structures. Emphasis on light frame construction methods. | ||||||||||
| Prerequisites | Technical Drafting DFTG 1305, Basic Computer Aided Drafting DFTG 1309 | ||||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | Utilize architectural terms, symbols, residential construction materials, and processes to produce a set of residential construction drawings including site plan, floor plan, elevations, wall sections, schedules, details, and foundation plan using reference materials. | ||||||||||
| Core Objectives | Preparation of architectural drawings for residential structures with emphasis on light frame construction methods, including architectural drafting procedures, practices, terms, and symbols. | ||||||||||
| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
PSLO 1: Utilize drafting and CAD terminology, symbols, and commands. PSLO 2: Practice ethical and professional practices in drafting. PSLO 3: Draw completed sets of plans for construction and manufacturing. PSLO 4: Utilize mathematical principles and measurements in order to create drawings. |
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| Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
"Architectural Drafting and Design" Seventh Edition, by: Alan Jefferis, David A. Madsen/David P. Madsen, e-book = ISBN: 978- 9780357700679, or Hardcover Textbook = ISBN: 9781285165738 |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
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. 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 not 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 of the sixth day. 8. Students are required to read any assigned reading. 9. There is no tolerance for plagiarism 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 elses work as ones 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 minute 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; leaving 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 students 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 students 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 students work in their possession for any reason. If a student uses another students files, both students are considered guilty of cheating. If caught cheating, the student 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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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1. Course introduction and Policies, Site Plans Lecture: Site Plans Terms & Symbols Lab: Layout procedures, Working Drawings, Details Dimensions & Notes. Week 2. Site Plans Lecture: Terms & Symbols Site Plan Test Lab: Layout procedures, Working Drawings, Details Dimensions & Notes. Site Plan Drawing Due Week 3. Floor Plans Lecture: Floor Plan Terms & Symbols Lab: Layout procedures, Working Drawings Kitchens Week 4. Floor Plans Lecture: Floor Plan Terms & Symbols Floor Plans Test Lab: Layout procedures, Working Drawings, Dimensions & Notes. Bathrooms Week 5. Floor Plans Lecture: Floor Plan Terms & Symbols Lab: Layout procedures, Working Drawings, Dimensions & Notes. Room & Closet Sizes and Relationships Week 6. Floor Plans Lecture: Floor Plan Terms & Symbols Floor Plans Test Lab: Layout procedures, Working Drawings Notes Stair layout Floor Plan Dimensioning and Notes on Drawing Document Floor Plan Drawing Due Week 7. Roof Plans Lecture: Roof Plan Terms & Symbols Lab: Layout procedures, Working Drawings, Dimensions & Notes. Week 8. Roof Plans Lecture: Roof Plan Terms & Symbols Roof Plan Test Lab: Layout procedures, Working Drawings, Dimensions & Notes. Roof Plan Drawing Due Week 9. Elevations Lecture: Terms & Symbols Lab: Layout procedures, Working Drawings, Details Dimensions & Notes. Elevation Sections (light frame construction methods) Wall Sections Interior Elevation Layout Process Week 10. Elevations Lecture: Terms & Symbols Elevations Test Lab: Layout procedures, Working Drawings, Details Dimensions & Notes. Elevation Sections (light frame construction methods) Wall Sections Interior Elevation Layout Process Elevations Drawing Due Week 11. Foundations & Sections Lecture: Terms & Symbols Lab: Layout procedures, Working Drawings, Details Dimensions & Notes. Foundation Section Details And Notes Week 12. Foundations & Sections Lecture: Terms & Symbols Foundations Test Lab: Layout procedures, Working Drawings, Details Dimensions & Notes. Foundation Section Details And Notes Foundation Drawing Due Week 13. Electrical Plans Lecture: Electrical Terms & Symbols Electrical Test Lab: Layout procedures, Working Drawings, & Notes. Week 14. Electrical Plans Lecture: Electrical Terms & Symbols Electrical Test Lab: Layout procedures, Working Drawings, & Notes. Electrical Drawing Due Week 15. Details Lecture: Details Terms, Symbols & Schedules Lab: Layout procedures, Working Drawings Room Finish Schedules Door and Window Schedules Plumbing Fixture Schedule Tile, Carpet & Various Other Schedules Week 16 Details Lecture : Details Terms, Symbols & Schedules Details Test Lab: Layout procedures, Working Drawings Room Finish Schedules Door and Window Schedules Plumbing Fixture Schedule Tile, Carpet & Various Other Schedules Detail Drawing Due |
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| Final Exam Date | December 8, 2020 - 11:00 AM Through December 8, 2020 - 1:30 PM | ||||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 100 = A, 80 89 = B, 70 79 = C, 60 69 = D, Below 59 = F | ||||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Announced Test 20% Drawing Projects 60% AutoCAD File Documents 10% Participation/Professionalism 10% Total Grade 100% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
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. 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 not 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 of the sixth day. 8. Students are required to read any assigned reading. 9. There is no tolerance for plagiarism 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 elses work as ones 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 minute 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; leaving 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 students 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 students 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 students work in their possession for any reason. If a student uses another students files, both students are considered guilty of cheating. If caught cheating, the student 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 draopped from the course on the 7th absence. 2. Three (3) tardies are equivalent to 1 absence. 3. A student 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 ten 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/talking 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. | ||||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA 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 MyLSCPA. | ||||||||||
| Other | I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. Your grades can be found in Black Board. | ||||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||