Description:

This beginning course will explain the fundamentals of interpreting (reading) architectural drawings. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to understand plan and elevation views, sections, details, schedules, specifications, symbols and abbreviations found on most residential and commercial construction drawings. 2 hrs./wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $5 to $10.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Explain the basic theory of multiview orthographic projection system as it relates to interpreting working drawings.
2. Explain construction materials as they relate to interpreting working drawings.
3. Explain and interpret written specifications.
4. Interpret working drawings and written specifications used for light frame construction.
5. Interpret working drawings and written specifications used for heavy construction.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Interpreting Working Drawing
   A. Explain a drawing layout as it relates to multiview orthographic
projection; plan views, elevations, and sections.
   B. Define the alphabet of lines.
   C. Interpret dimensions.
   D. Interpret sections cuts as they relate to sections and/or details.
   E. Obtain information from schedules.
   F. Read and measure lines using an architectural scale.
   G. Interpret civil engineering scales and metric scales.
   H. Draw and identity common symbols used on working drawings.
   I. Explain common abbreviations used on working drawings.
   J. Use the proper terms relating to working drawings and written
specifications.

II. Materials of Construction
   A. Explain the different properties of dimension lumber, timber, and
engineered lumber.
   B. Identify the different steel shapes.
   C. Explain the properties of concrete.
   D. Explain steel reinforcement as it relates to concrete
   E. Identify the different concrete masonry units.

III. Written Specifications
   A. Explain contract documents.
   B. Explain bid and contract forms.
   C. Explain material standards.
   D. Explain technical specifications.

IV. Light Frame Construction
   A. Interpret and obtain information using residential drawings and
specifications.
   B. Interpret and obtain information using light commercial drawings and
specifications.

 V. Heavy Construction
   A. Explain heavy timber construction 
   B. Interpret and obtain information from structural steel plans,
sections, and specifications.
   C. Explain pre-engineered steel construction.
   D. Interpret and obtain information from reinforced concrete plans,
sections, and specifications.
   E. Explain pre-cast and pre-stressed concrete construction.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Tests                         50% of grade
Class Assignments/Homework    15% of grade
Quizzes                       15% of grade
Final Exam                    20% of grade
   Total                     100%

Grading criteria:
   90-100%   = A
   80- 89%   = B
   70- 79%   = C
   60- 69%   = D
   Below 60% = F

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.