Fall 2025 Course Syllabus
Course: DFTG-1305 (Section: 1H, CRN: 92805)
Introduction to Technical Drawing
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Instructor Information
Instructor Brent Campbell
Email campbellba1@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6507
Office Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201F
Office Hours Mon 12-1 & 3-5
Tue 11-2
Wed 12-1
Thur 11-2
Fri 10-2

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Course Information
Description Introduction to the principles of drafting to include terminology and fundamentals, including size and shape descriptions, projection methods, geometric construction, sections, and auxiliary views.
Required 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.

Technical Drawing 15th edition
Pearson, 2016
Giesecke
ISBN 0-13-430614-4
Additional Materials/Resources Good quality technical pencil and eraser
Flash drive

Corequisites/Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes End-of-Course Outcomes: Read, interpret, and develop technical sketches and drawings, lettering techniques, annotations, scales, line types, line weights, geometric construction, orthographic projections, pictorial views, sectional views, dimension drawings, calculations, and measurements. Identify terminology and basic functions used with 2D and 3D computer-aided design software.
Program Student Learning Outcomes •Utilize drafting and CAD terminology, symbols and commands.
•Practice ethical and professional practices in drafting.
•Draw completed sets of plans for construction and manufacturing.
•Utilize mathematical principles and measurements in order to create drawings.

Lecture Topics Outline Orthographic Drawings
Multiview Drawings
Section views
Auxiliary Views
Pictorial Drawings
Schematic Drawings
P&ID, Electrical Diagrams
Major Assignments Schedule Week 1 - Orthographic Drawings
Week 2,3,4 - Multiview Drawings
Week 5,6,7 - Section views
Week 8 - Auxiliary Views
Week 9,10,11,12 - Pictorial Drawings
Week 13 - Schematic Drawings
Week 14,15 - P&ID, Electrical Diagrams
Final Exam Date December 8, 2025 - 9:00 AM   Through  December 8, 2025 - 11:00 AM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade
Your Grade will be determined from the projects assigned in the course.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies Come to class and participate.

Attendance Policy Come to class and participate.

Additional Information
Institutional Policies
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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 LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
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. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
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Grievance / Complaint / Concern If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information
Business and Industrial Technology
Chair:Cristina Lawson
Email:lawsonac@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381