Blueprint Reading and Sketching Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

DFTG-1325-004 Blueprint Reading and Sketching

Prerequisites

Course Description

An introduction to reading and interpreting working drawings for fabrication processes and associated trades. Use of sketching techniques to create pictorial and multiple-view drawings.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ PRINT READING FOR INDUSTRY

\ Author: Walter C. Brown, Ryan K. Brown ISBN # 1-56637-807-9

Supplies

required by the 2nd Class

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• Text Book
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• Triangular-shaped architects scale
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• Read a steel rule, Architect Scale, and Civil Engineer scale (Key Objective)
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• Know what different line types mean. (Key Objective)
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• Understand basic technical sketching, lettering and dimensioning. (Key Objective)
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• Know basic geometric construction. (Key Objective)
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• Understand multiview drawings. (Key Objective)
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• Demonstrate what the title block is used for. (Key Objective)
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• Apply math.
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• Understand why auxillary views are used.
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• Understand why sectional views are used.
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• Have a basic understanding of dimensioning and tolerances.
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• Understand machining specifications and GTD.
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• Know basic welding symbols.
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• Know how to read a bill of materials, drawing notes and revisions.
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• Demonstrate how to read detail drawings.
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• Demonstrate how to read assembly drawings.
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• Know how to read pictorial drawings.
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Interpret working drawings including dimensions, notes, symbols, sections, and auxilliary views; and sketch pictorials and multi-view drawings.

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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

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\ Notebook & Class Equipment \ \ Students are required to take notes during lectures and should maintain a class notebook. Notebook should contain handouts, reference material, formula sheets, test, assignments, and task list. Student shall furnish a scientific calculator, if required. Student shall furnish required text book and Handyman Pocket Handbook. \ \   \ \ Tools, Equipment, and Clothing \ \ Students shall wear appropriate clothing to perform any work task assigned. (Dress appropriately for the career you are studying) Sleeveless Shirts and open toed shoes are prohibited. \ \ Tools and equipment specified for this class and any preliminary class in the curriculum are to be furnished by the student.  All tools should be properly used and cared for, thus allowing for longevity and safety of both the user and the tool. \ \ Failure to dress for work or bring needed equipment may count as an absence. \ \ Stealing, vandalism, or pilferage will be dealt with severely!! No drugs or alcohol allowed. \ \ Students Attending Class under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be removed by campus security. \ \ All students are expected to follow the Amarillo College Students Code of Conduct. Any violation of this Code will be dealt with appropriately. \ \   \

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Grading Criteria

Course Evaluations:

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Students should complete all performance tasks on time at REQUIRED MASTERY LEVEL. Tasks, projects, and various assignments will be scored based on time; accuracy; neatness; completeness; procedure; skill; detail; motivation and attitude; safety practices; clean up; care of class equipment, and other grading criteria. No task score shall be recorded until assignment is complete. Complete shall include condition and cleanliness of equipment; clean up of work areas; tool condition and return of; all projects, supplies and materials being stored properly. Failure to bring books, notes, notebook, and equipment for a given class will result in a partial loss of grade for that class period. Unless the instructor specifies otherwise, all homework is due at the beginning of the next class.

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Final (Overall) Grade Policy:

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The final overall grade will be computed using the following relevant components:

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Grade Point Accumulation

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\ Homework \	\ 30 points/session \	\ 15 sessions \	\ 450 points.  possible \
Attendance	20 points / session	15 sessions	300 points possible
\ Lab work, Safety, & Clean-up \	\ 30 points/session \	\ 15 sessions \	\ 450 points possible \
Projects	by Grade	6 projects	250 points possible
Shop Safety	5 points/session	15 sessions	75 points possible
Shop Clean-up	5 points/session	15 sessions	75 points possible
\ Mid-term Exam \	\ by Grade \	\ 1  \	\ 350 points possible \
\ Final Exam \	\ by Grade \	\ 1  \	\ 350 points possible \
Students are exempt from Final Exam if class score is 1850 or greater prior to exam		Maximum points possible	2100

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Grade Breakdown

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		1849 to 2100 pts	A
		1596 TO 1847	B
		1344 TO 1595	C
		0 TO 1343	F

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Attendance

 Class attendance and lab participation are regarded as requirements and obligations for learning.  Students will be expected to be in the class and seated by the start of each class period and remain until the instructor releases class.  

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 There are times that special circumstances arise, but the instructor needs to be made aware of these circmstances. The instructor will then decide if excuse warrants merit or not. Students are required to call Instructor prior to absence to determine if there are any special assignments, special materials or schedule changes they need to be aware of.

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Call or Text Instructor's Cell Phone, (806) 220-1630, if you are going to be absent or late!

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 Attendance also means that student has the required materials for said class. failure to comply with this is described in the section "Student Behavior"

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 It is the students responsibility to make-up any work missed due to absences. (Excused or Not), and to gain missed lecture information through outside reading and/or notes from classmates. Class assignments for the course will be handed out the first day of class and Students are expected to show instructor all completed homework at the beginning of class after an absence to gain credit. Make-up exams will be permitted for excused absences, as determined by the instructor, at the convience of the instructor. All Make-up Test will be score at -5 points unless otherwise stated by instructor.

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Class 1		Review:	Getting Acquainted
		Lecture:	Syllabus; Discuss class Rules, Materials needed, Expectations, and Responsibilities
		Note:	Bring Text Book to next Class
Class 2		Review:	Syllabus; Grading System, Class Schedule
		Lecture:	Fractional Scales (Key Objective)
			Appendix B, Measuring Tools (Key Objective)
			Appendix C, Basic Technical sketching and Lettering
			Unit 1, Prints the Language of Industry (What are Blue Prints)
			Unit 2, Line Conventions and Lettering (Alphabet of Lines) (Key Objective)
		Lab:	Scale Reading: Fractional Scale (Steel Rule)
			Scale Reading: Architect & Civil Engineer Scales
		Homework:	Appendix B, Read pgs. 432-439, Stop at Micrometer
			Review Questions, Complete  pg. 443 - 449
			Appendix C, Read pgs. 457 - 459,
			Review Questions, Complete  pgs. 467 - 468
			Unit 1, Read pgs. 11 - 15
			Review Questions, Complete  pg. 16
			Unit 2, Read pgs. 17 - 24
			Review Questions, 25 - 30
Class  3		Review:	Homework
		Lecture:	Architectural & Civil Engineering  Scales (Key Objective)
			Unit 3, Title Blocks and Part Lists (Key Objective)
			Unit 4, Geometric Terms and Construction (Key Objective)
		Lab:	Scale Reading: Review Fractional Scales (Steel Rule)
			Scale Reading: Review Architect & Civil Engineer Scales
			Unit 2, Bonus Print Reading Exercises pgs. 32 & 33
		Homework:	Unit 3, Read pgs. 35 - 42
			Review Questions, pgs. 43 - 51
			Unit 4, Read pgs. 55 - 60
			Review Questions, pgs. 61 - 69
Class 4		Review:	Homework
		Lecture:	Architectural & Engineering  Scales, as needed
			Unit 5, Multiview Drawing (Key Objective)
		Lab:	Scale Reading: Review Fractional Scales (Steel Rule) as needed
			Scale Reading: Review Architect & Civil Engineer Scales as needed
			Unit 3, Bonus Print Reading Exercises pgs. 52 & 53
			Unit 4, Bonus Print Reading Exercises pgs. 70 - 72
		Homework:	Unit 5, Read pgs. 73 - 83
			Review Questions, pgs. 84 - 95
Class 5		Review:	Homework
		Lecture:	Unit 6 , Section Views
		Lab:	Unit 5, Bonus Print Reading Exercises pgs. 96 - 97
		Project 1	Practice Test (worth 25 points) over; Scales, Geometric Shapes, and Alphabet of Lines
		Homework:	Unit 6, Read pgs. 99 - 105
			Review Questions, pgs. 106 - 115
Class 6		Review:	Homework
		Review:	Units 1 - 6 and App. B & C for Exam
		Lab:	Unit 6 , Bonus Print Reading Exercises pgs. 116 - 117
		Homework:	Review Units 1 - 6 and App. B & C for Exam
Class 7		EXAM:	Units 1 - 6
		Lecture:	Unit 7, Auxiliary Views
		Lab:	Remediation over units 1 - 6
		Homework:	Unit 7 , Read pgs. 119 - 125
			Review Questions, pgs. 126 - 133
Class  8		Review:	Homework
		Lecture:	Unit 8, Screw Thread Representation
			Unit 9, Dimensioning (Key Objective)
		Lab:	Unit 7 , Bonus Print Reading Exercises pgs. 134 - 135
		Homework:	Unit 8 , Read pgs. 137 - 146
			Review Questions, pgs. 147 - 149
			Industry Print Exercise 8-1 pgs. 152 - 153 (Only work Questions 1 to 7)
			Industry Print Exercise 8-2 pgs. 154 - 155 (Only work Questions 1 to 5)
			Unit 9 , Read pgs. 159 - 167
			Review Questions, 165 - 175
			Industry Print Exercise 9-1 pgs. 176 -177  (Only work Questions 1 to 6)
			Industry Print Exercise 9-2 pgs. 178 - 179 (Only work Questions 1 to 6)
		Note:	Bring Drawing Tools to next Class (See Material List for Details)
Class 9		Review:	Homework
		Lecture:	Unit 10, Tolerancing
			Unit 11, Machining Specifications and Drawing Notes
			Appendix B, Measuring Tools (Micrometers & Calipers)
		Lab:	Unit 8, Bonus Print Reading Exercises pgs. 156 (Only work Questions 1 to 7)
			Unit 9, Bonus Print Reading Exercises pgs. 180 - 182
			Appendix B, Measuring Tools (Micrometers & Calipers) Read pg. 440 - 442
			Appendix B, Review Activity B-8 pg.450 and Handout
			Drawing Exercise (Positioning and Layout)
		Homework:	Unit 10 , Read pgs. 183 - 190
			Review Questions, pgs. 190 - 193
			Industry Print Exercise 10-1 pgs. 194 - 195  (Only work Questions 1 to 9)
			Unit 11 , Read pgs. 201 - 207
			Review Questions, 208 - 213
			Industry Print Exercise 11-1 pgs. 214 - 215  (Only work Questions 1 to 6)
		Note:	Drawing Tools Required
Class 10		Review:	Homework
		Lecture:	Unit 12, Surface Texture Symbols
			Unit 13, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
		Lab:	Unit 10, Bonus Print Reading Exercises pgs. 198 (Only work Questions 1 to 10)
			Unit 11 Bonus Print Reading Exercises pgs. 218 (Only work Questions 1 to 11)
		Project 2	Drawing Exercise (Drawing Objects)(worth 25 points)
		Homework:	Unit 12 , Read pgs. 221 - 227
			Review Questions, pgs. 228 - 229
			Industry Print Exercise 12-1 pgs. 232 - 233  (Only work Questions 1 to 5)
			Unit 13 , Read pgs. 239 - 257
			Review Questions, 258
			Industry Print Exercise 13-1 pgs. 262 - 263  (Only work Questions 1 to 7)
		Note:	Drawing Tools Required
Class 11		Review:	Homework
		Lecture:	Unit 14, Drawing Revision Systems
			Unit 15, Detail Drawings
		Lab:	Unit 12, Bonus Print Reading Exercises pgs. 236 (Only work Questions 1 to 10)
			Unit 13 , Bonus Print Reading Exercises pgs. 266 (Only work Questions 1 to 10)
		Project 3	Drawing Exercise (Dimensioning) (worth 50 points)
		Homework:	Unit 14, Read pgs. 269 - 276
			Review Questions, pg. 277
			Industry Print Exercise 14-1 & 2 pgs. 278 - 281  (Only work Questions 1 to 7)
			Unit 15, Read pgs. 285 - 292
			Review Questions, pg. 293
			Industry Print Exercise 15-1 & 2 pgs. 262 - 267  (Only work Questions 1 to 5)
		Note:	Bring Drawing & Cutting Tools to next Class (See Material List for Details)
Class 12