Final Project-Advanced Drafting Syllabus for 2023-2024
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Instructor Information

Office Location

<p>Engineering 210B</p>

Office Hours

Monday and Wednesday 2:30-4:30. Friday 10:00-12:00 or by Appointment

Course Information

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Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.

Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.

NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.

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Course

DFTG-2338-001 Final Project-Advanced Drafting

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Completed 24 credit hours in DFTG coursework

Course Description

A drafting course in which students participate in a comprehensive project from conception to conclusion.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

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

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

None 

Supplies

 Varies, depending on the project.

Student Performance

The drafting student will complete a comprehensive project from inception to conclusion.  Each student is expected to demonstrate extensive knowledge of drafting skills, cad software, and working drawings.  Each student will do a formal presentation to instructors, classmates and industry professionals, making use of drawings, renderings, and presentation tools appropriate to the project.  Each student will submit a project outline, weekly journal entries documenting progress and time spent, and a final project report.  

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

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

 

The final grade will be computed as follows: 

  • Presentation - 25%
  • Overall Project Grade – 35% 
  • Journals - 20%
  • Meetings - 10%
  • Project Outline and Final Report - 10%

 

Late assignments will not be accepted. 

Attendance

Each student is responsible for his or her own schedule.  Weekly assignments will be required.

COMMUNICATION

  • EMAIL - Check your email and log into Blackboard daily.  The email address used by your instructor is the @amarillocollege.com email address issued to each AC student. I send emails in order to address the entire class. These emails will also be under Announcements in Blackboard. Please add your AC email to your phone. If you need help, ask in the Underground. 
  • INSTANT MESSAGE - REMIND- I utilize REMIND for instant messaging with students. It is easier than email. It is a free app from the app store. Download it to your phone. Can also be used on a desktop/laptop. The link to join the class will be shared on the first day of class. 

If you need to meet with the Instructor outside of our regularly scheduled meetings, you must make an appointment in advance. 

Calendar

The schedule below represents a planned outline for the course. Actual dates are subject to change. 
DFTG 2338 Final Project
Week   Day Assignment
Week 1  Wednesday, August 23, 2023 First Class Meeting 1:00pm Engineering 105
Saturday, August 26, 2023 Project Outline Due
Week 2 Saturday, September 2, 2023 Journal Entry Due
Week 3 Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Meeting with David Nowell - 1pm E105
Saturday, September 9, 2023 Journal Entry Due
Week 4 Saturday, September 16, 2023 Journal Entry Due
Week 5 Saturday, September 23, 2023 Journal Entry Due
Week 6 Saturday, September 30, 2023 Journal Entry Due
Week 7 Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Meeting with Instructor - 1pm E105
Saturday, October 7, 2023 Journal Entry Due
Week 8 Saturday, October 14, 2023 50% Project Submission - PDF
Saturday, October 14, 2023 Journal Entry Due
F A L L      B R E A K 
Week 9 Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Meeting with David Nowell - 1pm E105
Saturday, October 28, 2023 Journal Entry Due
Week 10 Saturday, November 4, 2023 Journal Entry Due
Week 11 Saturday, November 11, 2023 Journal Entry Due
Week 12 Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Meeting with instructor - Required
Saturday, November 18, 2023 Journal Entry Due
Week 13 Saturday, November 25, 2023 Journal Entry Due
Week 14 November 27 - Dec 1 Individual appointments as needed - optional
Saturday, December 2, 2023 Journal Entry Due
Week 15 DECEMBER 4-8 Presentations TBA
Week 16 Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Final Report Due
     
This is your final project class - NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED!
* All journal entries will be due by end of day on Saturdays
**Meetings are required and part of your grade. Dates may change at the discretion of the instructor. 
*** Presentations will be presented in person to industry judges. More info to come.
     
     
 

 

Additional Information

Syllabus Created on:

08/09/23 12:02 AM

Last Edited on:

08/23/23 12:20 PM