NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title: Architectural Drafting Commercial                                                                           ON-LINE
Course Prefix & Number: DFTG2328	Section Number:  400	Semester: SP24
Semester Credit Hours: 3	Lecture Hours: 32	Lab Hours: 32
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Architectural drafting procedures, practices, governing codes, terms and symbols including the preparation of detailed working drawings for a commercial building, with emphasis on commercial construction methods.
Course Prerequisite(s): None
Required or Recommended Course Materials: Commercial Design Using Autodesk Revit 2024 Author: Daniel John Stine   ISBN: 978-1-63057-581-6 Required Software: Revit 2024 installed on your personal computer (This can be downloaded for free) Microsoft Word/Excel Lockdown Browser (Required for tests)

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	D. Preston Kash
Campus/Office Location:	Corinth Campus Room 204
Telephone Number:	640-597-1319
E-mail Address:	dkash@nctc.edu

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
varies	Assignments	40
varies	Test/Quizzes	20
varies	Term project	20
varies	Discussions	20

 

Grading Scale

90-100%-A

80-89%-B

70-79%-C

60-69%-D

59% and Below F

 

 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

	At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
	Apply commercial construction materials and processes.
	Produce a set of commercial construction drawings including a site plan, floor plans, reflected ceiling plan, sections, elevations, schedules, and details.

 

 ATTENDANCE POLICY

The class will follow the North Central Texas College guidelines attendance regulations of:

-If no assignments are completed by the end of the fourth week, the instructor will withdraw the student.
-If a student does not submit 8 or more assignments, they will be withdrawn from the class or receive an “F” for the class.
-Completing all tests are mandatory. If a student does not complete all tests they will receive an “F” for the class.
-Participation in discussions is mandatory.
-Providing assignments on time is mandatory.
-Submitting a completed final project is mandatory. If a student does not submit a complete final project (75% minimum), they will receive an “F” for the class.
-Participation in the team project (including attending all team meetings) is mandatory.

Each student must make every effort to attend class. This is even true for online classes. Online classes have weekly discussion questions that must be completed on specified days. This is how, in part, your attendance is measured online. These discussion questions are assigned weekly and cannot be made up.

If a student misses more than 25% of a class, the contact hours will be considered not to have been met and the student will be automatically given a failing grade and dropped from the class. In face-to-face and hybrid classes this is your physical presence, in online, as mentioned this is through discussions and other weekly activities.

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)

 

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing. 

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

 16JAN-Class begins

11-16MAR- Spring Break

01APR-Last day to drop course with a “W” 

Withdrawal Policy- A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

6-11MAY-Final Exams

11MAY-Term ends

 

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 CRITERIA

1) Discussions are a mandatory part of the course and are worth 20% of your entire grade.

2) There will be a discussion due every week.
3) Initial posts will be due on Thursday, and responses will be due on Sunday of the same week.
4) Discussions will be graded on:
-Word Count
-Post addresses topic
-Post is thorough and well written (spelling and grammar)
-Responded to at least 1 other student with required word count.
5) Some discussion posts will have special grading criteria. This will be posted in Canvas.
6) Please make sure your discussion post is 100% original content written by you. Please do not copy and paste content from another website.

 

TERM PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS

1) The term project will be completed throughout the semester. You will be modeling a commercial building in Revit as shown in the book. You will be completing 1 Chapter per week. You will complete through Chapter 14.
2) The term project will consists of 2 submittals:
a. Week 7 Submittal: 50% of your term project grade.
b. Week 12 Submittal: 50% of your term project grade.

 

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:   Office Hours Monday   5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday 5:00-7:00 p.m.  Thursday 5:00-7:00 p.m.. Friday - Sunday Not Available         On Monday through Thursday, the instructor will be available by phone/email. If required, additional time will be made available for chat in the course forum or in a scheduled conference meetings.  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.

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.aspxLinks to an external site.

 

COURSE POLICIES

Academic Integrity Policy:
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

 

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-HandbookLinks to an external site.

 

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	James Zachary Ouchley
Office Location:	Corinth Room 333
Telephone Number:	940-365-7421
E-mail Address:	jouchley@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Darrell D. Smith
Office Location:	Champions Circle
Telephone Number:	940-668-7731    (x1101)
E-mail Address:	ddsmith@nctc.edu