TDR 175 COURSE SYLLABUS
BASIC CAD DRAFTING FOR CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN
COURSE:
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Credits:
Institution:
Location:
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INTERM. CAD DRAFTING
TDR 175
5
North Seattle Com. College
ED 1845C
M and W: 7:45 – 9:50 a.m.
2319B
15.XXXX
PREREQUISITES
TDR 174
INSTRUCTOR:
Office Hours:
Phone:
E-Mail:
Dept.:
STEPHEN H. SIMMONS
Monday 1:00 – 3:30
Tuesday 9:30 – 12:00
206/526-0085 ext. 0085
ssimmons@sccd.ctc.edu
BE-IT
COURSE LENGTH
One term
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduces basic CAD practices using Autodesk's AutoCAD program. Focus will be on drawing
commands, layering, scaling, dimensioning and text styles as used in construction/design applications.
Emphasis placed on developing production skills. The first of a two-class sequence. Open Lab. Comp.Fee.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The student will be able to produce drawings through the use of a computer and be able to prepare basic
computer aided drawings using AutoCAD.
 Identify components and terms of the computer.  Use CAD commands to make drawing changes.
 Demonstrate knowledge of basic commands
 Select proper drawing scale, views and layout.
required to operate CAD software programs.
 Prepare drawings containing inclined and
 Produce a border and title block.
oblique surfaces.
 Produce a simple multi-view drawing.
 Apply dimensioning to multiview drawings.
 Use CAD output devices (i.e., printer/plotter) to  Prepare simple isometric and oblique drawings.
produce drawings.
REQUIRED TEXT
Residential Design using AUTOCAD 2011, Stine; SDC; ISBN 9781585036004, 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:
Tutoring is available in the Drafting Lab (see lab monitor schedule). TDR 109 is a lab designed to give you
assistance in your Architecture Engineering Drafting classes.
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.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Week 1
Lesson 1 – Getting started w/AutoCAD
1-2 Overview AutoCAD 2011 User Interface
1-3 Open, Save & Close an Ex. Drawing
1-4 Creating a New Drawing
1-5 Using Pan/Zoom to View Drawings
1-6 Using the AutoCAD Help System
Homework:
Review Questions
Week 3
Lesson 3
3-1 Rectilinear Objects
3-2 Objects with Curves
3-3 Using Layers
Homework
Review Question
Quiz 1 Wednesday
Week 5
Lesson 5
5-1 Elevation outlines
5-2 Windows
5-3 Doors
5-4 Chimney, Railing and Siding 5
Homework:
Review Questions
Additional Tasks
Task 5-1 Grade Line
Task 5-2 Draw other Chimney
Task 5-3 Print content from web site
Task 5-4 Adding Foundation lines
Week 2
Lesson 2
2-1 Lines and Shapes
2-2 Object Snaps
2-3 Modify Tools
2-4 Annotations
2-5 Printing
Homework
Review Question
Week 4
Lesson 4
4-1 Walls
4-2 Doors
4-3 Windows
4-4 Annotation and Dimensions
Homework
Review Questions
Additional Tasks
Task 4-1 Fireplace (north)
Task 4-2 Main Stairway
Task 4-3 Secondary Stairway
Task 4-4 Porch
Task 4-5 Garage Steps
Task 4-6 Fireplace (south)
Week 6
Lesson 6
6-1 Building Sections
6-2 Typical Wall Section
6-3 Adding Annotation to Wall Section
6-4 Stair Section
Homework:
Review Questions
Additional Tasks
Task 6-1 Add’l. Bldg. Sections
Task 6-2 Wall Section at Garage
Task 6-3 Hatch Wall Sections
Task 6-4 Stair Detail
Quiz 2 Wednesday
Week 7
Lesson 7
7-1 Bathroom Layout
7-2 Bathroom Elevation
7-3 Adding Furnishings to Floor Plans
7-4 Using Tool Palettes
Homework
Review Questions
Additional Tasks
Task 7-1 Toilet Room Plan Layouts
Task 7-2 Toilet Room Elevations
Task 7-3 Furniture Layout
Week 8
Lesson 8
8-1 Draw existing survey
8-2 Add House, Driveway and Walks
8-3 Layout New Contours
Homework:
Review Questions
Additional Tasks
Task 8-1 Add items to the Site Plan
Task 8-2 Draw another grade profile
Task 8-3 Update grade profile for ea.
Ext. elev.
Week 9
Lesson 9
9-1 Room Finish Schedule
9-2 Sheet Setup & Management (Sheet Sets)
9-3 Sheet Index
Homework:
Review Questions
Additional Tasks
Task 9-1 Create Door Schedule
Task 9-2 Place all views on sheets
Task 9-3 Placing callout bubbles
Task 9-4 Add raster images to dwgs
Week 10
Lesson 10
10-1 Lineweights
10-2 Plotting: Digital Set
10-3 Plotting: Hardcopy Set
Homework:
Self-Exam & Review Questions
Additional Tasks
Task 10-1 Applying lineweights
Task 10-2 Plot drawings full size
Task 10-3 Email a DWF file
Quiz 3 Wednesday
Week 11 Finals Week
Final Exam: TBD
Grading System:
Decimal Grade
Letter Grade Equivalent
4.0 – 3.9
A
3.8 – 3.5
A3.4 - 3.2
B+
3.1 - 2.9
B
2.8 - 2.5
B2.4 - 2.2
C+
2.1 - 1.9
C
1.8 - 1.5
C1.4 - 1.2
D+
1.1 - 0.9
D
0.8 - 0.7
D0.0
E
Conversion of Percentages to Decimal Grade Equivalent
96 – 100% = 4.0
89 = 3.3
82 = 2.6
95 = 3.9
88 = 3.2
81 = 2.5
94 = 3.8
87 = 3.1
80 = 2.4
93 = 3.7
86 = 3.0
79 = 2.3
92 = 3.6
85 = 2.9
78 = 2.2
91 = 3.5
84 = 2.8
77 = 2.1
90 = 3.4
83 = 2.7
76 = 2.0
Your course grade will be calculated as follow:
In-Class Exams and quizzes
Class Assignments
Final Exam
Week
1 (January 3)
2 (January 10)
3 (January 17)
4 (January 24)
5 (January 31)
6 (February 7)
7 (February 14)
8 (February 21)
9 (February 28)
10 (March 7)
11 (March 14)
Chapters
1
2
(Quiz 1) 3
4
5
(Quiz 2) 6
7
8
(Quiz 3) 9
10 & Review
FINAL EXAM
75 = 1.9 68 = 1.2
74 = 1.8 67 = 1.1
73 = 1.7 66 = 1.0
72 = 1.6 65 = 0.9
71 = 1.5 64 = 0.8
70 = 1.4 63 = 0.7
69 = 1.3 62 = 0.0
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100 %
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