DFTG 1391 400 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN DFTG/DESIGN TECH

Introduction

Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title:

Special Topics in Drafting/Design Technology

Course Prefix & Number: 

DFTG1391

Section Number: 

400

Semester/Year:

182S

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours:

32

Lab Hours:

32

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

                                                       

Course Prerequisite(s): None

Required or Recommended Course Materials:  It is recommended that you install “Sketchup” on your personal computer.

 

 
             

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

James Zachary Ouchley

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth/ Room 313

Telephone Number:

(940) 498-6282  ext. 6538

E-mail Address:

jouchley@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

 

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

 

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

 

 

Online Office Hours:  Tuesday from 6:30 -8:30 p.m.  (Available by Email)

 

 

If you need to meet at a different time, please schedule an appointment. If you need a face to face meeting, you must 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. 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 early.

 

 

 

 

 

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.  Complete a complex model using the software “Sketchup.”
  2. Create and export an animation from the software “Sketchup.”
  3. Import files from other software  (Autocad/Revit) for use in “Sketchup.”
  4. 3d print objects from “Sketchup.”
  5. Create exterior and interior perspectives in Sketchup.
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of how Sketchup is used in the architectural/engineering industries.

 

 

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

Varies

Class Exercises/Homework assignments

40

3

Test/Quiz

30

1

Term Project

20

1

Attendance

10

 

 

TENTATIVE COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates)

Week #

Class Dates

Assignments/Tests

 
  1. Week 1

Mon, August 27

Wed, August 29

Assignment 1 Due

Assignment 2 Due

 
  1. Week 2

Mon, Sept 3rd

Wed, Sept 5th

No Class

 

 
  1. Week 3

Mon, Sept 10th

Wed, Sept 12th

Assignment 3 Due

 

 
  1. Week 4

Mon, Sept 17th

Wed, Sept 19th

 

Assignment 4 Due

 
  1. Week 5

Mon, Sept 24th

Wed, Sept 26th

 

Test #1

 
  1. Week 6

Mon, Oct 1st

Wed, Oct 3rd

Assignment 5 Due

 

 
  1. Week 7

Mon, Oct 8th

Wed, Oct 10th

 

Assignment 6 Due

 
  1. Week 8

Mon, Oct 15th

Wed, Oct 17th

 

Assignment 7 Due

 
  1. Week 9

Mon, Oct 22nd

Wed, Oct 24th

Start Final Project

 

 
  1. Week 10

Mon, Oct 29th

Wed, Oct 31st

 

Test #2;  Final Project:  Step 1 Due

 
  1. Week 11

Mon, Nov 5th

Wed, Nov 7th

 

Final Project:  Step 2 Due

 
  1. Week 12

Mon, Nov 12th

Wed, Nov 14th

 

Final Project:  Step 3 Due

 
  1. Week 13

Mon, Nov 19th

Wed, Nov 21

 

No Class

 
  1. Week 14

Mon, Nov 26

Wed, Nov 28

 

Final Project Due

 
  1. Week 15

Mon, Dec 3rd

Wed, Dec 5th

 

 

 
  1. Week 16

Mon Dec 10th

Wed Dec 12th

(Finals Week schedule will vary.  Final class times will be announced.)

 

Test #3 (Date and Time will be announced)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

** Numbers of Assignments and tests are subject to change.

 

 

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

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)

 

 

*Any student who has 10 or more unauthorized absences will be dropped from the class.(W)  If it is after the drop date (November 8th) the student will receive an F for the class.

*Students are required to stay the full scheduled class time.  Pop quizzes may be given any time during class.  If you are not present for these quizzes, you will receive a 0.  (no makeups allowed)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 8th.

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

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

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 (For classes in the Core)


x          Critical Thinking

o           Communication

x          Problem Solving

 

x          Industry Standards and Procedures

x          Computer Literacy

               


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 and published online.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

  • An “F” for the course
  • A scholastic dishonesty report
  • A “0” for the assignment

 

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Dr. Cherly Gary-Furdge, Ph.D

Office Location:

Corinth Campus: 2nd Floor, Suite 239, Office 234

Telephone Number:

940-498-6238

E-mail Address:

cfurdge@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Debbie Huffman

Office Location:

Gainesville Career Technology Building

Telephone Number:

940-668-3357

E-mail Address:

dhuffman@nctc.edu

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