TDR 113 COURSE SYLLABUS
BASIC DRAFTING
ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING DRAFTING DEPARTMENT
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BASIC DRAFTING
TDR 113
5
North Seattle Community College
ED 2843B
M and W: 3:00 – 5:30 p.m.
2319A
15.XXXX
PREREQUISITES
NONE
INSTRUCTOR:
Office Hours:
STEPHEN H. SIMMONS
T & TH 10:00 –12:30 pm
Phone:
E-Mail:
Dept.:
206/934-0085 ext. 0085
ssimmons@northseattle.edu
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COURSE LENGTH
One term
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Theory and practice in graphical representation and visualization of 3D objects; descriptive geometry; orthographic
projection of principal and auxiliary views; sections; pictorials; developments, and dimensioning theory; includes an
introduction to AutoCAD. This class is designed for students in the Architecture Engineering Drafting Program.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, you will be able to:
 Use basic drafting instruments and media.
 Produce drawings from given problems using established standards.
 Visualize three-dimensional objects.
 Create multi-view drawings, partial auxiliary views, and section views.
 Work from isometric and oblique pictorial drawings.
 Apply dimensions and tolerances to working drawings.
 Describe Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD).
 Describe the engineering design process and documentation methods.
 Discuss professional ethics, academic dishonesty, and software piracy.
REQUIRED TEXT
Basic Technical Drawing, 8th edition; Spencer; McGraw Hill; ISBN 9780078457487, available at the North Seattle
Community College Bookstore.
ATTENDANCE, LATENESS
Class attendance is very important. Missing more than one week of class (two class periods) may result in a letter grade
penalty. Always try to talk to the instructor in advance should you need to be absent. Students are expected to be on
time to class.
LEARNING NEEDS
If you need accommodations such as an ergonomic chair or computer mouse, language interpreter, tutor, or any other
equipment, please contact the Office of Access Services, if you have not already done so. Also, please inform the
instructor as soon as possible.
TUTORING CENTER:
http://www.northseattle.edu/services/tutor/
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
A student who submits the work of another as her/his own or deliberately fails to properly credit words or ideas
borrowed from another source is guilty of plagiarism. A student, who uses notes, takes an exam for another student,
copies answers from another student’s exam, copies drawings in any manner or any other similar conduct aimed at
making false representations with respect to student’s academic performance is guilty of cheating. Please refer to the
Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for more information regarding academic dishonesty.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
 30/60 degree triangle
 45 degree triangle
 Civil and Architectural Scales
 Compass
 Circle Template
 Vellum:
ANSI A – Size = 8.5 X 11
ANSI B – Size = 11 X 17
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CLASS SCHEDULE:
 Week 1 – September 24th
o Intro of class
o Professional ethics, academic dishonesty, and piracy
o Drafting standards
o Drafting Equipment
o Sketching
o Reading (complete before next week ):
 Chapters 1 and 2
 Week 2 – October 1th
o Mechanical Drawing
 Drawing Equipment
 Drawing Boards
 T-Square
 Paper
 Fastening paper to the
Drawing Board
 Pencils
 Choice of pencils
 Sharpening
 Alphabet of Lines
 Vertical Lines
 Triangles
 Inclined Lines
 Parallel Lines
 Perpendicular Lines
 Erasing
o Homework:
 Chapter 4
 Problems 4-46 &4-48
 Week 3 – October 8th
o Lettering
 Origin of Letters
 Modern Letter Forms
 Single Stroke Gothic Letters
 ANSI Standard Letters
 Uniformity in Lettering
 Pencil Technique
 Guide Lines
 Vertical Capital Letters
 Left Handers
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Lead holder:
2H & H lead
Pink or White drafting eraser
Drafting tape
Graph Paper
Removable storage device (Thumb Drive)
Notebook
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Neatness
Drawing to Scales
Types of Scales
Use of Architects Scale
Use of Engineers Scale
Measuring with the Scale
Drawing Instruments
Giant Bow Set
Compass
Sharpening Compass Lead
Dividers
Bow Instruments
Irregular Curves
Parallel Ruling Straightedge
Drafting Machine
Sheet Layouts
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Spacing of Letters and
Words
Vertical Numerals
Inclined Capital Letters
Inclined Numerals
Vertical Lower Case Letters
Inclined Lowercase Letters
Lettering Devices
Filled-In Letters
Special Pens
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Geometric Constructions
Homework:
 Chapter 5
 Problems 5-36, 5-40,5-41 & 5-43
Week 4 – October 15th
o Geometry of Technical Drawing
 Geometry in Drafting
 Geometric Shapes
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o Wednesday Quiz # 1
Week 5 – October 22nd
o Techniques and Applications
 Pencil Drawings
 Pencil Techniques
 Reproduction Process
 Blueprinting
o Dimensioning
 Complete Desc. of Objects
 Learning to Dimension
 Arrow Heads
 Dimension Figures
 Inch Marks
 Direction of Dim. Figures
 Surface Texture Symbols
 Dimensioning Angles
o Homework:
 Chapter 8 & 10
 Problems Fig. 8-27 #4
Week 6 – October 29th
o Manufacturing Process
 Sand Casting
 Fillets and Rounds
 Runouts
 Conventional Edges
 Forging
 Die Casting
 Stock Forms
 Welding
 Measurements
 The Lathe
o Sectional Views
 Full Sections
 Section Lining
 Visible, Hidden Lines
 Half Sections
 Broken-Out Sections
 Revolved Sections
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Views of Objects
 Pictures and Views
 Sketching Three Views
 Revolving the Object
 Uprightness of Views
 The Glass Box
 Side View Beside Top View
 Hidden Lines
 Center Lines
 Unfolding the Glass Box
 Hidden Lines
 Elimination of Views
 Lines that Coincide
 Choice of Views
 Visualizing the Views
 Two-View Drawings
 Progressive Cuts
 Sketching Two Views
 Computer Graphics
 Three-View Drawings
Homework:
 Chapter 6 & 7
 Problems 6-31 and 1 & 7 Fig. 7-28 (Read page 137 for instructions)
Homework
 Chapters 11 & 12
 Problems (TBD)
Week 7 – November 5th
o Auxiliary Views
o Revolutions
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Mech. Drawing of Two
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Spacing Three Views
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Dimensioning Arcs
Fillets and Rounds
Placement of Dimensions
Steps in Applying Dim.
Geometric Breakdown
Notes
Decimal Dimensions
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Finishing Holes are Made
The Shaper
The Milling Machine
Grinding Machined
Broaching
Heat Treating
Manufacturing Notes
Automation
Plastics Processing
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Removed Sections
Offset Sections
Ribs & Spokes in Section
Revolved Features
Half Views
Conventional Breaks
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Homework:
 Chapters 13 & 14
 Problems (TBD)
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Wednesday Quiz # 2
Week 8 – November 12th
o Threads and Fasteners
o Working Drawings
o Homework:
 Chapters 15 & 16
 Problems (TBD)
Week 9 – November 19th
o Pictorial Drawings
o Developments and Intersections
o Homework:
 Chapters 17 & 18
 Problems (TBD)
Week 10 – November 26th
o Structural Drawings
o Electrical Drawings
o Architectural Drawings
o Catch-up, and work on drawing projects
 Chapters 21, 23 & 24
 Problems (TBD)
Week 11 – December 3rd
o TBD
Finals Week – December 10th
o Final Exam: TBD.
Grading System:
Decimal Grade
4.0 – 3.9
3.8 – 3.5
3.4 - 3.2
3.1 - 2.9
2.8 - 2.5
2.4 - 2.2
2.1 - 1.9
1.8 - 1.5
1.4 - 1.2
1.1 – 1.0
0.0
Letter Grade Equivalent
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
F
Conversion of Percentages to Decimal Grade Equivalent
96 – 100% = 4.0
95 = 3.9
94 = 3.8
93 = 3.7
92 = 3.6
91 = 3.5
90 = 3.4
89 = 3.3
88 = 3.2
87 = 3.1
86 = 3.0
85 = 2.9
84 = 2.8
83 = 2.7
82 = 2.6
81 = 2.5
80 = 2.4
79 = 2.3
78 = 2.2
77 = 2.1
76 = 2.0
75 = 1.9
74 = 1.8
73 = 1.7
72 = 1.6
71 = 1.5
70 = 1.4
69 = 1.3
68 = 1.2
67 = 1.1
66 = 1.0
Your course grade will be calculated as follow:
In-Class Exams and quizzes
Class Assignments
Final Exam
Week
1 (September 24)
2 (October1)
3 (October 8)
4 (October 15)
5 (October 22)
6 (October 29)
7 (November 5)
8 (November 12)
9 (November 19)
10 (November 26)
11 (December 3)
12 (December 10)
Chapters
1-2
3
4-5
(Quiz 1) 6
7
8
(Quiz 2) 9
10
11
(Quiz 3) 12
TBD
Finals Week
Assignment
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