NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:	Basic Computer Aided Drafting
Course Prefix & Number:		DFTG 1309	Section Number:	340	Semester/Year:	SP21
Semester Credit Hours:		3	Lecture Hours:	32	Lab Hours:	32
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.
Course Prerequisite(s): None
Required Course Materials:   Required Book: Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2018 Author: Shawna Lockhart  ISBN: 978-1630571207     Required Software: Autocad 2019 installed on your personal computer (This can be downloaded for free)

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	James Zachary Ouchley
Campus/Office Location:	Corinth/Office hours will be online.
Telephone Number:	(940) 365-7421
E-mail Address:	jouchley@nctc.edu

 

 

 

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:00-11:00 A.M.	8:00-9:00 A.M.	8:00-11:00 A.M.	8:00-11:00 A.M.
3:00-4:00 P.M.	3:00-4:00 P.M.

 

• Please check Canvas for the most up-to-date office hours. 
•  Meetings can be scheduled through Cisco Webex on Canvas.
• The instructor is not available on Saturday and Sunday. Any questions sent on Saturday or Sunday will be answered on Monday.

 

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1	Identify terminology and basic functions used with CAD software.
2	Use CAD hardware and software to create, organize, display, and plot/print working drawings.
3	Use file management techniques.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage
Varies	Class Assignments	40
Varies	Discussions	20
3	Exams	20
1	Term Project	20

 

Grading Criteria

90-100 A

80-89.99-B

70-79.99-C

60-69.99-D

59.99 and Below-F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TENTATIVE COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates)

Week #	Class Dates	Assignments
INTRODUCTION WEEK
Week 1	Tuesday, Jan 19th	Class Begins
	Sunday, Jan 24th	Syllabus Quiz Due
MODULE #1
Week 2	Wednesday, Jan 27th	Week 2: Discussion
	Sunday, Jan 31st	Pre-Test Due
Week 3	Wednesday, Feb 3rd	Week 3: Discussion
	Sunday, Feb 7th	Week 3: Drawing Exercise 1 Week 3:  Reading/Video Quiz
Week 4	Wednesday, Feb 10th	Week 4: Discussion
	Sunday, Feb 14th	Week 4: Drawing Exercise 2 Week 4:  Reading/Video Quiz
Week 5	Wednesday, Feb 17th	Week 5: Discussion
	Sunday, Feb 21st	Week 5: Drawing Exercise 3 Week 5:  Reading/Video Quiz
Week 6	Sunday, Feb 28th	Week 6:  Free Style Drawing 1 Week 6: Exam #1
MODULE #2
Week 7	Wednesday, March 3rd	Week 7 Discussion
	Sunday, March 7th	Week 7:  Reading/Video Quiz Week 7: Drawing Exercise 4
Week 8	Wednesday, March 10th	Week 8: Discussion
	Sunday, March 14th	Week 8:  Reading/Video Quiz Week 8:  Drawing Exercise 5
Week 9	March 15-19	Spring Break (No Assignments Due)
Week 10	Wednesday, March 24th	Week 10:  Discussion
	Sunday, March 28th	Week 10:  Reading/Video Quiz Week 10:  Drawing Exercise 6 Week 10: Term Project (Step 1)
Week 11	Sunday, April 4th	Week 11: Free Style Drawing 2 Week 11:  Exam #2
MODULE #3
Week 12	Monday, April 5th	Last day to Withdraw and receive a “W”
	Wednesday, April 7th	Week 12:  Discussion
	Sunday, April 11th	Week 12:  Reading/Video Quiz Week 12:  Drawing Exercise 7 Week 12:  Term Project (Step 2)
Week 13	Sunday, April 18th	Week 13:  Reading/Video Quiz Week 13:  Drawing Exercise 8 Week 13:  Term Project (Step 3)
Week 14	Sunday, April 25th	Week 14:  Reading/Video Quiz Week 14:  Printing Assignment
Week 15	Sunday, May 2nd	Week 15: Term Project Due
MODULE #4
Week 16	Wednesday, May 5th	Week 16: Discussion
	Sunday, May 9th	Week 16:  Drawing Exercise 9
Week 17	Wednesday, May 12th	Week 17:  Exam #3
	Saturday, May 15th	End of Semester

 

 

**This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change as the instructor deems necessary. 

** Numbers of Assignments are subject to change.

 

 

 

 

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

**Providing all assignments for the first six weeks is mandatory. If these assignments are not completed by the end of the sixth week, the instructor will drop the student and notify financial aid.

**If a student does not submit 5 or more assignments, they can be dropped from the class or receive an “F” for the class.

**Submitting a final project is mandatory.  If a student does not submit a final project, they will receive an “F” for the class.

**Participation in discussions is mandatory.

**Providing assignments on time is mandatory.

**Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 5th

 

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________   

o         Communication

o         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

 

o            Critical Thinking

o           Communication

o           Empirical and Quantitative

 

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

o           Social Responsibility