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Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Architectural Drafting - Residential
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
DFTG1417: Architectural Drafting
Division
Business & Technology
Department
Engineering Design
Course Type
WECM Course
Course Catalog Description
Architectural drafting procedures, practices, terms, and symbols. Preparation of
detailed working drawings for residential structures. Emphasis on light frame
construction methods
Pre-Requisites
DFTG1405 and credit for or concurrent enrollment in DFTG2319.
Co-Requisites
None
Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
4:3:3
Equated Pay Hours
4.5
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
3
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
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Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
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Other Hours Breakdown
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Approval Signatures
Title
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
01/23/2020
Jo Ann Shimek
Jo Ann Shimek
David Kucera
Paul J. Quinn
Paul J. Quinn
01/23/2020
01/24/2020
03/03/20
11/21/19
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Residential Building Plans
Foundation Plan
Floor Plan
Elevations & Wall Sections
Residential Planning
Budget
Property Restrictions
Building Site Considerations
Family Structure
Space Planning
Traffic Considerations
Drawing Conventions
Dimensioning
Symbols
Line Quality
Lettering Skills
Structural Members Building Materials & Construction Techniques
Foundations Systems
Wall Systems
Roof Systems
Electrical System
Rendering Techniques
Shade & Shadows in Elevations
Drafting techniques in section drawings & details
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Utilize architectural terms, symbols, residential construction materials, and
processes to produce a set of residential construction drawings including site plan, floor plan, elevations,
wall sections, schedules, details, and foundation plan using reference materials.
Methods of Assessment:
Daily Drawings/Lab Work/Daily Quizzes
Four to Five Major Exams or Drawings
Final Project
(All drawings evaluated in terms of accuracy of drawing views, use of line types, line quality, dimensioning
accuracy and placement and drawing organization.)
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Based on the above breakdown, grades will be awarded as prescribed by Wharton County Junior College
Standards.
90% to 100% = A
80% to 89% = B
70% to 79% = C
60% to 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Required: An example would be Architectural Drawing and Light Construction by Muller, Fausett and Grua
A flash drive is required for archiving data files
Note book to store notes and drawings.
Suggested Course Maximum:
20
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Computer workstations, plotters/printers (to print large 36" by 24" drawings), data projection system and appropriate
software.
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Daily Drawings/Lab Work/Daily Quizzes = 30%
Four to Five Major Exams or Drawings = 40%
Final Project = 30%
Note: A letter grade of "C" or above average must be achieved in all degree specific classes to attain graduation.
Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist