North Seattle Community College
Business, Engineering & Information Technologies
Course Outline
Fall 2015
Division: Business, Engineering & Information Technology
Program/Dept: Architectural Engineering Drafting
Course Number:
Course Title:
TDR 113
Credits:
Variable:
5
Basic Drafting
Inst. Intent: 21 Vocational Preparatory
Fee: Yes
CIP:
Type:
15.1304
CL – Computer Lab Fee
Degree/Certificate Requirement: Yes
Architectural Engineering Drafting
Name of Degree/
Certificate Requirements: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Distribution Requirement for AA/AAS:
Transfer Status to 4-year institution:
Yes
No
If yes, please describe:
Course Length: Based on 11 wks/qtr.
Class Size:
Course Contact Hours:
Lecture: 55
55
Lab:
Prerequisite:
If yes, please describe:
No
Required Placement Tests:
No
Clinical:
24
Other:
If yes, please describe:
Comments:
Course Description:
Learn the basic fundamentals of hand drafting. Focus on drafting equipment and its use, basic
linework, hand lettering, orthographic projections, isometrics and basic sheet layout. Select
discipline options including structures for construction/design or basic mechanical drawings. Open
lab
Course Outcomes/Learning Objectives:
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Produce drawings from given problems using established standards.
Visualize three-dimensional objects.
Create multi-view sketches, partial auxiliary views, and section views.
Work from isometric and oblique pictorial drawings.
Apply dimensions and tolerances to sketches.
Describe Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD).
Describe the architecture and engineering design process and documentation methods.
Discuss professional ethics, academic dishonesty, and software piracy.
NSCC General Education Outcomes and/or Related Instructional Outcomes Met
by Course:
Proposed Revision:
Communication (Reading, Oral or Signed, Written, Other Forms of Expression)
Explain meaning of written work, presentations, arts, and media in different contexts and present
oral, signed, written, or other forms of expression to increase knowledge, foster understanding,
or promote change in an audience.
Critical Thinking, Inquiry and Analysis, and Problem Solving
Explore issues, ideas, phenomena, and artifacts to define and articulate problems or to formulate
hypotheses. Analyze evidence to formulate an opinion, identify strategies, develop and
implement solutions, evaluate outcomes, and/or draw conclusions.
Collaboration
Work effectively with others to learn, complete tasks, and pursue common goals that shape,
influence, and benefit the individual and/or society.
Topical Outline and/or Major Divisions:
I
Introduction to TDR 113
A. Course context
B. Class procedure
C. Course objectives
II
Introduction to Basic Drafting Techniques
A. Use of drafting equipment
B. Lettering, linework
C. Scaling
III
Introduction to Drawing Projections
A. Orthographic relationships
B. Construction problems
C. Isometric constructions
IV
Introduction to Drawing Disciplines
A. Structural/architectural
B. Mechanical
V.
Evaluations
Course Requirements (Expectation of Student): Attendance, assignments, and quizzes
as specified by the instructor. Students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to perform
specific competencies listed under “Course Outcomes/Learning Objectives.”
Methods of Assessment/Evaluation: See Syllabus for additional details.
Required Text(s) and/or Materials: Eng. Graph. Tools for the Mind 2008, Bryan Graham,
ISBN# 9781585034123, available at the North Seattle Community College Bookstore.
Supplemental Text(s) and/or Materials: See syllabus for additional details.
Outline Developed by: Stephen H. Simmons
Revised by: Stephen H. Simmons
Date:
Date:
8/2015
2/02, 5/04, 8/15