Master Syllabus DF1164, Architecture Design and Constr

Credits 4 Lab Hours 4 Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
This course introduces students to basic architectural drawing skills, basic residential design concepts, and material and methods of construction. The world of Architecture is all around us. Architectural drafters need a keen eye for design, knowledge of construction materials and processes, and skillful drawing techniques. This course prepares the student for an entry-level position with an engineering firm or engineering consulting firm.

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
AY2025-26
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.

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

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. Identify the Characteristics of Architectural Styles
  2. Identify basic house designs
  3. Read and interpret Building Codes
  4. Research the Architectural Graphic Standards for drawing conventions
  5. Apply conventional Drafting techniques to prepare Architectural drawings
  6. Understand Room and space planning
  7. Identify Conventional Construction methods
  8.  Identify Alternative Construction methods
  9. Create and Draft Floor plans
  10.  Apply Americans with Disabilities Standards to Architectural designs
  11. Draw Architectural detail drawings
  12. Identify components of Electrical plans
  13.  Create Presentation Drawings and Architectural models
Course Outline
  1. Introduction
  2. Codes & Specs
  3.  Residential Design
  4. Site Planning
  5.  Floor plans
  6. Mid-term Project
  7. Supplemental Plan drawings
  8. Roof Plans
  9. Elevations
  10. Structures
  11. Sections
  12. Group House Design Project
Instructional Methods

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

Instructional Resources and Materials

Online Textbook and subscriptions; Microsoft Windows - Based PC with reliable highspeed Internet access.

Methods of Assessment

The student will be graded on learning activities and assessment tasks. Grade determinants may include the following: daily work, quizzes, chapter or unit tests, comprehensive examinations, student projects, student presentations, class participation, and other methods of evaluation employed at the discretion of the instructor.

SCCC Outcomes #4 and #5 will be assessed and measured by solving assigned drawing problems, demonstration of skills necessary to successfully complete project exercise drawings, and a written test.

SCCC Outcome #6 will be assessed and measured by demonstrating the ability to create, edit, and print Architectural floor plan and detail drawings using CAD software.

SCCC Outcome #9 will be assessed by evaluation of finished drawings and schedules to current industry standards.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Seward County Community College (SCCC) is committed to ensuring digital and physical accessibility for all students, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice Title II accessibility compliance deadlines, SCCC continues to enhance the accessibility of its instructional materials, technology, and online content.

SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.

If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.

To promote equal access, SCCC strives to provide captions and transcripts for all course videos and multimedia materials. If you encounter any issues with captions, transcripts, or other accessibility features in this course, please notify your instructor immediately so the issue can be addressed and corrected as quickly as possible.

SCCC remains committed to creating a learning environment that ensures all students can fully participate in academic programs and college activities.

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