Master Syllabus DF1103, Print Reading

Credits 3 Lab Hours 1 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

This course introduces the student to the Drafting profession and is designed to acquaint him or her with the techniques and skills utilized by industry. Topics include Types of Drafting, Basic Tools and Lines, Supplies and Equipment, Lettering, Media, Drafting Standards, Drawing Reproduction, and Introduction to CAD (Computer Aided Drafting).

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The Industrial Technology Division is a committed leader in innovative workforce development by meeting the dynamic needs of business and industry through the development of student-centered education, technical excellence, and citizenship.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of Technical Drafting I the student will be able to:

  1. Select areas of specialization in the Drafting profession.
  2. List industries the employ Drafters.
  3. Name related occupational fields that employ Drafters.
  4. List common types of Engineering and Architectural drawings.
  5. Select personal traits or skills of a successful Drafter.
  6. Name areas in which a drawing will be evaluated.
  7. Identify Drafter'�s responsibilities
  8. Identify basic drafting tools and CAD system components
  9. Demonstrate proper use of compasses, dividers, irregular curves, common templates, and drafting machines.
  10. Demonstrate the ability to create and edit basic CAD drawings.
  11. List typical routines used for maintaining CAD files.
  12. Identify and select the proper drafting media.
  13. Select proper lead or ink for different medias
  14. List lengths, widths, and applications of CAD roll media.
  15. Produce CAD plots on wide format plotters and desktop printers.
  16. Distinguish types of sketches.
  17. State purposes of sketching.
  18. List methods of proportioning a sketch.
  19. Identify CAD coordinate entries for inputting geometry.
  20. Identify common reproduction processes used by industry.
  21. Identify common printing problems and demonstrate how to correct them.
  22. Describe a drawing control system.
  23. Discuss drawing storage and distributions.
  24. Properly operate a diazo print machine.
  25. Plot drawings from a CAD workstation
Course Outline

design

  1. Introduction to engineering drawing &
  2. Drafting equipment
  3. Scale reading
  4. Media
  5. Reproduction methods
  6. Manufacturing materials & processes
  7. Sketching applications
  8. Dimensioning & tolerancing
Instructional Methods
  1. Lectures
  2. Discussion and Questions
  3. Demonstrations
  4. Reading Assignments
  5. Skills Assignments
  6. Practice Exercises
  7. Examinations
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Textbook and supplemental reference books
  2. Write-on board for presentations
  3. Demonstrations
  4. Lectures
  5. Hand-out materials as required
  6. Drafting kit
  7. CAD system
Methods of Assessment

Pre-tests and post-tests: exercise problems, class participation.

  1. SCCC Outcomes 1 and 5 will be assessed and measured by solving assigned knowledge problems, demonstration of skills necessary to successfully complete exercise drawings, and a written test.
  2. SCCC Outcome 9 will be assessed by evaluation of finished drawings to current industry standards.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.