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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Select Topics (Tues/Thurs 11:00-12:50)
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Course Prefix & Number: DFTG1391
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Section Number: 400
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Semester: 162S
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 32
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Lab Hours: 32
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Mitek Design Software (Sapphire) will be used as a tool in the creation of structural designs for architectural drafting. This software specializes in the development of roof systems and structural framing for both commercial and residential uses. Construction Master calculator with pitch, rise, run, and diagonal features will be covered for class use.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
No textbook only Construction Master calculator (app or the actual calculator)
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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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940-498-6421
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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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Classwork, homework, quizzes, and exercises
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40
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3
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Test
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30
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1
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Term Project
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20
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1
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Participation, attendance, and Instructor observance
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10
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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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Use Mitek software to create parts, assemblies, and engineering drawings in a proficient manner
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Produce drawings that focus on specific occupational needs determined by business and industry trends
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Properly use the Construction Master calculator &the development of hand calculations
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
The class will follow the North Central Texas College guidelines attendance regulations of:
- 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 sickness or emergencies which are approved by the instructor or due to participation in an approved college sponsored activity (which requires written approval of the Dean of Instruction).
- The instructor is responsible for judging the validity of any reason given for 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 an 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.
- Students may be dropped from a class by the registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been unjustifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course objective.
- Four (4) absences in a class will be sufficient for the instructor to recalculate a student’s position in that class and suggest recommendations to the student. Evening classes are calculated on a different scale. See the instructor for details.
TENTATIVE SEMESTER SCHEDULE
17Jan- Class begins
13-17Mar- Spring Break
06Apr- Last day to withdrawal course with a “W”
08/11May- Final exam week
12May- Term ends
TENTATIVE LESSON PLANS
Week 1- Course Introduction
Week 2- Terminology and Practices
Week 3- Introduction to Software and Wall Input/Truss Input (Loading class exercise)
Week 4- Roof Designs/Shapes Truss Modifications (TEST #1)
Week 5- Transferring files to engineering (Truss only exercise)
Week 6- Truss modifications (TEST #2)
Week 7-Summary of lectures
Week 8- Loads and Codes
Week 9- Spring Break
Week 10-Field Trip to Plant
Week 11- Floor Input (TEST #3)
Week 12- TBA
Week 13-TBA
Week 14-Field Trip to Plant
Week 15- TBA
Week 16- Advanced design (CERT TEST)
Week 17-Cumulative Summary project
OFFICE HOURS
Mon/Wed: 11:00-1:00 and 5:00-6:00
Tue/Thurs: 8:00-9:00, 1:00-2:00, and 4:00-5:30
Fri/Sat/Sun: No hours
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
o Critical Thinking
o Communication
x Problem Solving
x Industry Standards & Procedures
x Computer Literacy
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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/2016-2017/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 Room 339
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6238
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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 Campus Room 2107
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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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