UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA – ANCHORAGE
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Course Syllabus
AET/CM A-101 Fundamentals of CADD for Building Construction
Fall 2006
Instructor
Brian Bennett
Contact at
Phone: 786-6420
e-mail: afbeb@uaa.alaska.edu
web site: http://afbeb.uaa.alaska.edu
Office
Rm. 129 University Center
M/W- 11:30, T/R-4:00, F – 10:00
other times by appointment or good timing
Course Identification
AET A-101 Fundamentals of CADD for Building Construction (4 credits)
Course Description
Introduces basic CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design) and manual drafting skills necessary in civil, architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical drafting within the construction industry. Defines the working relationship between registered professional designers and drafters/technicians.
Course Prerequisite
None
Suggested Time of Student Involvement
Lecture: 30 hours
Lab: 60 hours
Outside: 90 hours min.
Total: 180 hours min.
Suggested Textbooks
Bassler, B. (Ed.). (19xx) Ramsey/Sleeper Architectural graphic standard: Student edition, Ninth Edition(Abdg). New York: John Wiley and Sons.
Omura, G. (19xx). Mastering AutoCAD 2006. San Francisco: Sybex.
A lab fee is assessed for this course.
Instructional Strategies
The strategies for the course involve two typical situations: (a) Integrated lecture and demonstration by the instructor on computer systems and white/black boards. (b) ’Laboratory’ work of the student is done with the roaming support of the instructor to each individual.
Special Needs
AutoCAD is able to internally adjust for a relatively wide range of user abilities: visual acuity and colour discrimination, ambulatory stability, speed, and range of motion. The computer never gets tired or runs out of time or patience. The arrangement and application of components is flexible, able to accommodate left or right-handedness. Component connections are by umbilical cords, this allows for adjustments in height and location to accommodate physically assisted challenges. Students are encouraged to discuss individual situations and needs as early as possible with the instructor. Conversations can be initiated personally, by letter, telephone, or email and will be held in confidence. Prior knowledge by the instructor can ease introduction to the setting and promote success in the course.
Requests for reasons of personal faith should be discussed early and will be honored without penalty.
Evaluation
‘The inference of knowledge by the observation of behavior.’ Stice
Grades must be earned through hard work. A ‘good grade’ is not deserved because a student has completed the assignment(s). In order for work to receive a high grade, it must be complete in content, professional in presentation, and creative.
The instructor will be glad to review any assignment, time permitting, before it is due. An assignment, presented to the instructor, will be reviewed with the same criteria used for evaluation and then returned to the student for their use.
‘Those that do well, take seriously the task of educating me.’ T. Roethke
Assignments
Seven (7) projects are presented at 100 points each. Grading criteria for each project will include:
ACCURACY: 20 points Accurate production of the project in accordance with the written and oral project instructions.
PROBLEM SOLVING: 50 points Application of knowledge.
COMPLETION: 25 points Project completed on time. Projects will be penalized 5 points per class period late to a maximum of 25 points.
1. Practice Drawing
2. Structural Truss Detail
3. Floor Plan
4. Mechanical Plan
5. Electrical Plan
6. Topographical Map
7. Bore Hole Section and notes
CREATIVITY: 5 points: Unique, appropriate, transforming, simple
Course Notebook (100 points total). The Course Notebook will be checked four times throughout the duration of the class. 25 points may be earned for each notebook check. The cover and first page of all notebooks will be the title sheet containing: Course, Department, Student name, and Semester. The body of the Course Notebook should contain, tabbed and titled, all of the class material including; handouts, lecture notes, projects, tests, sketches, and any other reference material or information compiled by the student. The student may organize the balance of all other material in the notebook as he/she sees fit. Notebook covers with creative art/graphics and a professional appearance will earn maximum points.
Sketches: (100 points total). Students must produce twenty sketched images, one per 8½x11 page, one side only. The choice of subject is up to the student, but the work should show a diverse range. Sketches should be turned in with the weekly notebook checks, and distributed across, approximately, ten to fifteen per week. The intent is to demonstrate proficiency in differing styles, projection techniques, and improvement over attempts.
Attendance
With the nature of the course, attendance and participation is a prime consideration. In (more than I would like to count) years of teaching experience the instructor has observed a correlation between participation and performance. Students are allowed two absences without penalty. For each succeeding absence, the instructor reserves the right of deducting three percent from the cumulative grade. Prior knowledge will allow the instructor to get materials and assignments to the student before the absence, but will not change the fact of the absence. Absence will not change the due date for assignments or exams. No assignment, project, or exam will be accepted after the scheduled completion of the class.
Tests and Exams
Four (4) tests are given at 100 points each. The tests are short essay, multiple choice tests, and practical performance. Note: A Make-up Test may be taken only one time for only one test. Choose wisely. Should a student wish to take a make-up test, they must notify the instructor on the day the graded test is handed back. Day and time for the make-up test will be coordinated with the instructor. If the original test is missed, students are eligible only for the one make-up tests.
Final Grades
Grades are determined by a combination of points earned in the course. Grade requirements are as follows:
Grade (%) Description
A (92%) Indicates comprehensive mastery of required work
B (85%) Indicate high level of performance in meeting course requirements
C (78%) Indicates satisfactory level of performance
D (70%) Minimal passing performance and results
F (>70%) Indicate unsatisfactory of performance and result
Notes: Students are evaluated on an individual basis against a professional practices standard, and not in comparison with other students or a normal curve distribution.
Other grades listed in the catalog will be used at the discretion of the instructor, determined by individual situations and circumstance. It is suggested that all assignments and projects be retained through the course in case questions arise. All discussions of grades, from projects or assignments, should be done outside of class, by appointment. The instructor will not academically drop students for failing to attend the class. The student has paid for the right to attend the class, but it is their option whether to exercise that right. In all matters, it is the responsibility of the student to properly drop the class from their schedule. Faculty may initiate course withdrawal for non-attendance or disruptive behavior pursuant to the current UAA polity and guidelines. See the University Academic Catalog.
Ethics
“In accordance with professional practice for right conduct or practice.”
It is easy to use the work of someone else. The computer makes it easy to copy the files(s), downloaded from the web or otherwise, of someone else. It is easy to catch only one attempt of eventually many trys. It is easy to be removed from the class and probably the school. It is virtually impossible to satisfactorily explain to anyone else of importance. Professional practice goes beyond criminal behavior to include participation and presentation.
Content derived from original material provided by E. McKay and J. Callahan.