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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
APTECH 59 | Title:
ARCH CAD BASICS |
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| Full Title:
Architectural CAD Basics |
| Last Reviewed:2/6/2023 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 2.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 8 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 24.00 |
| Minimum | 2.00 | Lab Scheduled | 2.00 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 16.00 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 5.00 | | Contact Total | 40.00 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 2.00 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 16.00 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 48.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 104.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
39 - Total 2 Times
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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Architectural project design development and generation of construction documents using the AutoCAD software program. The course will emphasize problem solving skills within the areas of project design and development while examining local building codes, construction practices and procedures, construction materials, and CAD techniques for generating design layout and finished technical drawings. The student will construct a complete set of working drawings.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
APTECH 46 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Architectural project design development and generation of construction documents using the AutoCAD software program. Problem solving skills will be emphasized. The student will construct a complete set of working drawings.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:APTECH 46 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:39 - Total 2 Times
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Spring 2002 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Not Certificate/Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of the course, the students will:
1. Identify and execute a proper program of design development for an
architectural project.
2. Research and apply local building codes, relevant to the given project.
3. Select appropriate construction materials, relevant to the given
project.
4. Identify appropriate construction practices and procedures that
govern project design for the given project.
5. Describe how the AutoCAD program is structured, including its
adaptability to various architectural industry situations.
6. Produce a complete set of working drawings using the AutoCAD software
program.
Topics and Scope
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Design/development program (Scope of project)
A. Existing site and/or construction documents for the given project
presented to the student.
B. Client's needs and wants stated for the given project.
C. Client's monetary budget disclosed for the given project.
D. Timeline for design development and completion of working drawings
established.
2. Initial design
A. Pertinent building codes and local regulations researched and
established.
B. Rough diagram of site and floor plans developed.
3. Design refinement
A. Architectural "style" established.
B. Pertinent construction practices, procedures and materials.
researched and established.
C. Dimensionally accurate floor plan, site placement generated.
D. Rough exterior elevations developed.
4. CAD drawing conventions
A. Template drawing environment and setting created.
B. Printing Overview
5. Construction drawing layout
A. Dimensionally accurate site plan, floor plan, foundation, floor
framing, roof framing, and sectional views created.
B. Important structural details identified and constructed.
6. Drawing annotation
A. Dimension all drawings.
B. Identify significant notation necessary, and create at drawings.
7. Plotting of drawings
8. Evaluation of drawings.
9. Drawing revisions
Assignments:
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1. Reading and written assignments as assigned by instructor.
2. AutoCAD exercises and drawings.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
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| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
10 - 50% |
| Quizzes, DATA BASE DRAWINGS | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
35 - 60% |
| Class performances, Performance exams, DATA BASE DRAWINGS | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
10 - 35% |
| Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion, COMPUTER GENERATED DRAWINGS | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 0% |
| None | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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1. AutoCad 2000: A Problem Solving Approach
Sham Tickoo, AutoDesk Press 1999
2. Using AutoCad 2000
Ralph Grabowski, AutoDesk Press 1999
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