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DFTG-1305-001 Technical Drafting
Introduction to the principles of drafting to include terminology and fundamentals, including size and shape descriptions, projection methods, geometric construction, sections, auxiliary views and reproduction processes.
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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
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Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
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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.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)
On Campus Course
Print Reading for Industry, 11th Edition 978-1-64564-672-3 - Walter C Brown and Dr. Ryan K. Brown
Print Reading for Construction, 8th Edition 978-1-64925-985-1 - Walter C Brown and Daniel P. Dorfmueller
Both books are required for this course and will be a valuable resource in the drafting fields.
Both books should come with a separate folder with plans.
Students will need the following supplies - Most items should be available in the AC Bookstore.
The student will
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This is an on campus course. All students are expected to attend every lecture given by the instructor. Lab time can be used at the college or at home. Student is expected to follow all instructions given by the instructor throughout the course.
Students are expected to maintain a high standard of individual honor in their scholastic work. Students who are guilty of cheating, plagiarism, copying, or dishonesty may receive a 0 on an assignment; may be excluded from class with a grade of F; or, in flagrant cases, may be suspended from the College.
Withdrawing from the Course
It is the responsibility of the student to initiate drop or withdrawal procedures. Contact your instructor if you feel that withdrawing from the course may be necessary.
Students who stop attending class but do not officially withdraw from this course will receive a letter grade at the end of the semester that will be permanently applied to the student's transcript.
Official Drop Date for this course is April 17, 2025
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped.
The census date for this semester is January 29, 2025.
Blackboard
Announcements, Presentations, Assignments, and Grades for this course will be all on Blackboard. Please see the instructor if you have questions regarding Blackboard.
Assignments are due one week from the assigned date. Late assignments will be accepted with a 10 point penalty.
No assignments will be accepted after two weeks from the date assigned.
Grading Scale
Attendance Grade 10% of Course Grade
Written Assignments 10% of Course Grade
Drawing Assignments 20% of Course Grade
Exams 30% of Course Grade
Course Project 30% of Course Grade
= 100%
This is an on-campus course. All students are expected to attend every lecture given by the instructor. Lectures are given at the beginning of each class.
Lab time can be used at the college or at home. You must have access to Microsoft Word (or equivalent) and supplies to be able to work on assignments from home. All Exams are taken on campus.
Your Attendance Grade makes up 10% of the course grade.
Unless noted otherwise by the instructor, ALL absences will be counted and applied to the student's attendance grade.
Severe Weather: Students will be excused from attending class if the instructor considers the weather too severe. Amarillo College usually closes the campus during severe weather.
Tentative Calendar
(Subject to change. See Course Calendar on Blackboard for up to date course content.)
Week 1: Course Intro – History / Types of Drafting
Week 2: Drawings, Lines, and Lettering
Week 3: Multiview Drawings
Week 4: Sections and Auxiliary Views
Week 5: Review / Exam 1
Week 6: Welding Drawings
Week 7: Scales
Week 8: Review / Exam 2
SPRING BREAK
Week 9: Architectural Drawings
Week 10: Architectural Drawings
Week 11: Foundation and Structural Prints
Week 12: Review / Exam 3
Week 13: Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical Prints
Week 14: Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical Prints
Week 15 & 16: Course Project, Review / Final Exam
01/07/25 4:01 PM
01/08/25 3:28 PM