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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
APTECH 59 | Title:
ARCHITECTURAL CAD |
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| Full Title:
Architectural CAD |
| Last Reviewed:2/6/2023 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 2.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 1.50 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 26.25 |
| Minimum | 2.00 | Lab Scheduled | 1.50 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 26.25 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 52.50 | Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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Preparation of residential construction documents using AutoCAD. Problem solving skills will be developed by applying code requirements to a proposed building addition. The student will create typical construction drawings including plans, sections, elevations, schedules and details.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of APTECH 46
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Preparation of residential construction documents using AutoCAD. Problem solving skills will be developed by applying code requirements to a proposed building addition. The student will create typical construction drawings including plans, sections, elevations, schedules and details.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of APTECH 46
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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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:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Apply current local building codes and proper construction practices to the development of a
residential addition.
2. Utilize AutoCAD software to produce architectural working drawings for a residential
addition.
Objectives:
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During the course, the students will:
1. Research and apply local building codes relevant to the given project.
2. Select appropriate construction materials relevant to the given project.
3. Identify appropriate construction practices that govern project design.
4. Use proper CAD standards and file organization.
5. Produce working drawings using the AutoCAD software program.
6. Identify the role of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the design industry.
Topics and Scope
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I. Scope of Project
A. Existing site and/or construction documents
B. Client's requirements
C. Client's monetary budget
D. Timeline for project development and completion of working drawings
II. Schematic Development
A. Researching pertinent building codes and local regulations
B. Developing rough diagrams of site and floor plans
III. Project Refinement
A. Architectural style
B. Pertinent construction practices and materials
IV. AutoCAD Drawing Conventions
A. Template drawing environment and settings
B. Printing overview
V. Construction Drawings
A. Site plan
B. Floor plan
C. Foundation and floor framing plan
D. Ceiling and roof framing plan
E. Building sections
F. Exterior elevations
G. Detail drawings
H. Utility plan
VI. Sheet Set Organization and Plotting
VII. Building Permits
A. Submittal process
B. Plan check
C. Revisions
VIII. Role of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the Design Industry
All topics are covered in both the lecture and lab portions of this course.
Assignments:
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Lecture Related Assignments:
1. Reading assignments (10-15 pages per week)
2. Project presentations (1-2)
3. Quizzes (0-4)
4. Exams (1-2)
5. Final exam
Lab Related Assignments:
1. CAD working drawings (6-12 sheets)
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 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
50 - 60% |
| Working drawing sheets | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
30 - 40% |
| Quizzes, exams, final exam | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
10 - 20% |
| Project presentations | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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AutoCad 2017: A Problem Solving Approach. Sham Tickoo, AutoDesk Press 2016
Instructor prepared materials
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