Master Syllabus DF1123, Scales and Measurement I

Credits 3 Lab Hours 2 Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
This course trains the student in the use of the various scales and measurement systems used by Engineering and Architectural Drafting. Measuring and layout are key skills in design, fabrication, and manufacturing. Included in this course are Carpenter’s rulers, Machinist’s rulers, architects, civil engineers, and metric drawing scales.

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.

Academic Year
AY2024-25
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 #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

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
  1. Distinguish among the different scales used in Drafting
  2. State the purpose of a scale
  3. Measure lines and drawings with an Architect’s scale at different scale ratios
  4. Read and interpret Civil Engineering scales
  5. Measure lines & drawings with a Civil Engineering scale at various scale ratios
  6. Cite true statements concerning Accuracy and Precision
Course Outline
  1. Drafting Sales
  2. Manufacturing Materials & Processes
  3. Engineering design Process
  4. Semi Pression & Pression Measurement
  5. CAD Dimensioning Applications 
  6. Final Exam
Instructional Methods

Lectures, Discussion and Questions, Demonstrations, Reading Assignments, Skills Assignments, and Examinations

Instructional Resources and Materials

Drafting Scales, Precision & Semi precision tools, Online Textbook, and subscriptions; Microsoft Windows - Based PC with reliable highspeed Internet access

Methods of Assessment

Pre and post tests; exercise problems, class participation.

SCCC Outcomes #1 and #4 will be assessed and measured by solving assigned measurement problems, demonstration of skills necessary to successfully complete project exercises and drawings, and a written test.

SCCC Outcome #6 will be assessed and measured by demonstrating the ability to read and measure technical drawing and prints using various Scales and Measuring Devices; 

SCCC Outcome #9 will be assessed by evaluation of skills and knowledge to current industry standards.

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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.

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