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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Basic Computer Aided Drafting
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Course Prefix & Number: DFTG1309
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Section Number: 340
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Semester: 172S
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
An introduction to computer-aided drafting. Emphasis is placed on setup; creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating, and scaling objects, adding text and dimensions, using layers, coordinate systems, and plot/print to scale.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2017 Author: Lockhart ISBN: 978-1-63057-043-9
Blue folder with inside pockets (NOT REQUIRED FOR ON-LINE COURSES)
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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D. Preston Kash
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth Campus Room 204
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Telephone Number:
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940-597-1319
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E-mail Address:
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dkash@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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varies
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homework assignments, & textbook exercises
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40
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4
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test/quizzes
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20
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1
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term project
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15
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5
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attendance in class discussions
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25
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Grading Scale
90-100%-A
80-89%-B
70-79%-C
60-69%-D
59% and Below F
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Identify terminology and basic functions used with CAD software
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Use CAD hardware and software to create, organize, display, and plot/print working drawings
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Use file management techniques
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
The class will follow the North Central Texas College guidelines attendance regulations of:
- Regular and punctual attendance to any scheduled discussions will be considered heavily for attendance grades.
- Participation in discussions as well as meaningful post in the “Coffee House” will be considered for this policy.
- Providing assignments within the schedule timelines is the majority of your attendance participation.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
28Aug-Class begins
09Nov-Last day to drop course with a “W”
22-25Nov- Thanksgiving Holiday
09-14Dec-Final Exams
15Dec-Term ends
COURSE SCHEDULE
Week 1 (28AUG/3 SEP)- START WEEK
Take Syllabus Test online in Canvas
Load AutoCAD Software
Send practice email to your instruction (10 pts)
Module 1
Week 2 (4SEP/10SEP)-
Watch videos under Introduction To AutoCad (4 videos)
Reading from textbook- GS1-1,GS2-1, (GS3-1 optional), and INTRODUCTION 1 pages 1-58
Participate in Student Introductions discussion
Week 3 (11SEP/17SEP)-
Watch the following videos (UNITS, ZOOM, LINE, CIRCLE, OFFSET, TRIM and EXTEND).
(These videos can be founds under Basic Cad Functions/Commands )
Start the selected Exercises 1.1- 1.11 under the Assignments
Week 4 (18SEP/24SEP)-
Complete the Reading Quiz Chapter 1
Continue working on selected Exercises 1.1- 1.11 under the Assignments
Week 5 (25SEP/1OCT)-
Complete the selected Exercises 1.1- 1.11 under the Assignments (100 pts)
Week 6 (2OCT/8OCT)-
Complete the Quiz #1 Basic AutoCAD Commands
Participate in the discussion noted as Line Types
Module 2
Week 7 (9OCT/15OCT –
Watch videos (LAYERS, HATCH, MIRROR, MOVE, ROTATE, ARRAY, ARC, ELLIPSE, CHAMFER and FILLET) under Basic Cad Functions/Commands
Complete Free Style Drawing # 1 Assignments (100 pts)
Week 7/8 (9OCT/22OCT) –
Complete Free Style Drawing # 2 Assignments (100 pts)
Reading from textbook- Tutorial 2 BASIC CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES, pages 58-66
Participate in the discussion noted as Managing Layers
Week 8 (16OCT/22OCT) –
Start the selected Exercises 2.1M-2.11 under the Assignments
Participate in the discussion noted as Industries that use AutoCAD
Week 9 (23OCT/29OCT) –
Complete the selected Exercises 2.1M-2.11 under the Assignments) (100 pts)
Complete the Quiz #2 AutoCAD Commands
Week 10 (20OCT/5NOV) –
Complete Free Style Drawing # 3 Assignments (100 pts)
Week 11 (6NOV/12NOV) –
Participate in the discussion noted as Challenges
Complete the Reading Quiz 2
Module 3
Week 12 (13NOV/19NOV) –
Start the selected Exercises 3.1-3.12 under the Assignments
Week 13 (20NOV/26NOV) –
Complete the selected Exercises 3.1-3.12 under the Assignments
Review the requirements for the final project and proceed with assignment
Week 14 (27NOV/3DCEC) –
Continue working on the Final Project
Week 15 (4DEC/10DEC) –
Watch the remainder of the videos under Basic Cad Functions/Commands
TURN IN Final Project by 11:59pm (central time zone) on 12DEC
MAKE UP WORK AND LATE ASSIGNMENTS
Neither make-up exams nor quizzes will be given nor will late work be accepted. You have a week to complete your assignments and it is important that you do so. If you have a problem uploading an assignment and choose to email it to me, it must be time stamped before 11:59 p.m. on Sunday of the week assigned.
DISCUSSION FORUMS
Discussion, email, and communication etiquette
This course will require several forms of communication throughout the semester. Review each module for the communication assignment requirements. Any emails or communication with the instructor should allow for a delayed response. A reply will be provided within 48 hours. If for some reason you have not received a response within this time period, feel free to call the instructor directly at 940.597.1319.
Please review the following tips for "netiquette". This will help optimize our discussion opportunities and keep the online atmosphere as professional and pleasant as possible.
-Show professionalism and courtesy to others (treat others as you would like to be treated-RESPECTFULLY)
-Use correct spelling and grammar (use spell check and review your text before submitting)
-Use a positive tone (try to be encouraging with your responses----this does not mean you cannot disagree with others)
-Follow the course discussion (try to insure that all comments are related to the topic or assignment)
-Be respectful of others time (set descriptive subject lines in all emails, allow time for responses, and avoid sending entire class emails)
DISCUSSION TOPICS
Student Introductions-This should not be less than (150) words total. Post your response to the discussion board under (Student Introductions) for viewing and grading. You must also respond to at least two other student's post. These responses should not be less than (50) words each. Please note that this assignment is a requirement and worth (10) points.
Challenges-What are some of your initial concerns about taking this on-line course for AutoCAD? Your response should cover (2) items and consist of at least (150) words. You must also respond to at least one other student's post. These responses should not be less than (50) words each. Please note that this assignment is a requirement and worth (10) points.
Line Types-In the drafting industry we use various line types to illustrate and relate information. Your discussion topic is to research different line types used in drafting and share them with your classmates. This must be minimum of (150) words and you cannot use a line type that has already been provided within the discussion. This discussion is worth (20) points. (15) points for the description and (5) points for the pictorial illustration of your selected line type. No student response required for this assignment.
Industries that use AutoCAD-Do some research and find industries that currently use computer aided drafting software (AutoCAD) within their scope of work. List the Industry and how they utilize AutoCAD. Explain what the purpose of the industry is and what service/product they provide. Your response should cover consist of at least (150) words. You are also required to respond to at least one other student's post with minimum of (50) words. This discussion is worth (20) points.
Managing Layers-Briefly describe the layers properties and the benefits to using layers within a drawing. List an example of how layers can enhance your drawing speed and organization within the drawing. Describe your example with at least (150) word. Next, reply to at least one other student's post with a minimum (50) words.
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OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Instructor’s Availability
The online environment can be a little confusing and many of you may feel that because the class is online and is available 24/7, the instructor is also available 24/7. To clear up this misunderstanding, please note the following:
The instructor will be available to answer any questions you may have during the times listed below. The office hours are:
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Office Hours
Monday
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5:00-6:00 p.m.
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Tuesday
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5:00-6:00 p.m.
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Wednesday
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5:00-6:00 p.m.
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Thursday
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5:00-6:00 p.m.
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Friday - Sunday
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Not Available
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On Monday through Thursday, the instructor will be available by phone. If required, additional time will be made available for chat in the course forum or in a scheduled conference meetings. To access the chat room, there will be a link labeled coffee room on the discussions tab (located on the left side of the home page).
If you need a private online conference, that can be scheduled. If you are having issues understanding the reading assignments, please feel free to schedule a time to meet with the instructor or post your question in the forum.
If you need to meet at a different time, please schedule an appointment. If you need a face to face meeting, you must call or email to make arrangements.
Please do not text or call the cell number in this syllabus other than the times listed as office hours.
The instructor is not available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at all. Any questions sent on Friday, Saturday or Sunday will be answered on Monday. It is important that you read your assignments at the beginning of the week so your questions can be answered by early. You do have permission to text the instructor if an exam or quiz is not showing up.
It is your responsibility to make sure the computer and internet connection you are using is reliable. I cannot help with technical issues nor can I help if your network stalls. These are all technical issues. I can only help if the exam or quiz is not available when it should be.
CONTACTING THE INSTRUCTOR
You may contact the instructor via email or by calling the numbers listed in this syllabus. Again, do not send a text to the cell phone number asking general questions. You will not get a response. Please use the CANVAS email to ask general questions.
Texting: The only time you should send a text is when you are attempting to access an exam or quiz and you do not see it or it will not open. Other times, for allowable text, are listed in the office hours above.
Emails
Emails must be sent through Canvas. You should not email the instructor from your personal email nor should you email the instructor using the instructors NCTC email address.
All emails will be responded to within 48 hours. Again, emails should be used to ask all questions. Also, if you need to schedule an appointment to meet, please do so by sending an email.
Online Office hours
You will be given opportunities to meet in an online office or chat session. For the online office, I suggest you use a device with a video and microphone. The link for the online office will be labeled “conference” and for online chat will be labeled “chat”. You will not need those devices to have a chat session. Chat session will only be available on days specified within the module.
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DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
o Communication
x Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
x Industry Standards & Procedures
x Computer literacy
o Problem Solving
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
x WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Cherly Gary-Furdge, Ph. D
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus 3rd Floor Suite 331 Office 339
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6238 or 972-922-7978
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E-mail Address:
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cfurdge@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Debbie Huffman
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Career Technology Building
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3357
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E-mail Address:
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dhuffman@nctc.edu
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