Basic Computer-Aided Drafting Syllabus for 2019-2020
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Course

DFTG-1309-001 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting

Prerequisites

Course Description

An introduction to basic computer-aided drafting. Emphasis is placed on drawing setup; creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating and scaling objects; adding text and dimensions; using layers; coordinating systems; as well as input and output devices.

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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

AutoCAD 2019 Instructor By James A. Leach, Shawna Lockhart, Eric Tilleson 

ISBN: 978-1-63057-184-9

Access Code Optional

Supplies

Folder or notebook to organize and retain assignments and handouts.

Flashdrive 4GB min. 

Student Performance

Emphasis on the AutoCAD interface, managing files, creating and modifying geometry in 2D models, inputting locations by coordinate system, formatting scaled plots, managing properties by layer, using object snap, creating and modifying text, creating dimensions.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Student Responsibility Web Site:

http://www.actx.edu/president/index.php?module=article&id=131

It is the responsibility of the student to initiate drop or withdrawal procedures.  Students who stop attending class but do not officially drop or withdraw from this course will receive a letter grade at the end of the semester.

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact the Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436 as soon as possible. 

Grading Criteria

The final grade will be computed as follows:

Attendance                                     10

Written Assignments                   20

Drawing Assignments                  20

Final Project                                   30

Quizzes                                            20

                                                           100

A – 89.5 and above

B – 79.5 to 89.4

C – 69.5 to 79.4

D – 59.5 to 69.4

F – 59.4 and below

 

Assignments and projects that are late will be lowered 10 points.

Assignments more than a week late will not be accepted, resulting in a 0.

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all regularly scheduled class meetings. Attendance is monitored. If a class is missed, it is the student’s responsibility to determine what may have been missed and take appropriate action.

Daily attendance will be based on

Present – 100

Excused Absence – 50       

 No Show – 0

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Additional Information

Classroom Conduct:

Food is not allowed in the lab. Drinks are allowed ONLY if they have a LID.

Cell phones must either be turned off or set to “vibrate” during class.

• You are not permitted to watch videos during class.
• If you must take a phone call, please take it outside in the hallway.

Headphones may be worn while working on an assignment, but the volume must be kept at a level that does not disturb others.

Students can work on other class assignments only after the assignments for this class are complete.

Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated. Students caught cheating or helping someone to cheat will receive a 0 (zero) on that class activity.

The internet CANNOT be used for any non-school related activities during lectures or if the class assignments are not complete.