CONST 140 Construction Drawings: Printreading (5 credits)
Course Description
Introduction to construction drawings with emphasis on reading, interpreting, and communicating the content of the documents.
Course Content
A. Reading and interpretation of construction drawings
B. Scale
C. Plan view, elevations, sections, details and specifications.
D. Organizational hierarchy of construction drawings
E. Relationships between design professionals, owners , contractors and government/permitting agencies
Student Outcomes
1. Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret construction drawings from a civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, landscape, and interior design perspective etc.
2. Articulate the understanding of the organizational hierarchy of construction drawings.
3. Demonstrate the ability to calculate dimensions using a scale and articulate the importance and accuracy of scale in construction drawings
4. Recognize the relationships between plan view, elevations, sections, and details content from the construction drawing.
5. Accurately communicate construction drawing content.
6. Demonstrate the ability to explain schematic, design development, and construction drawing phases.
7. Demonstrate the ability to navigate a complete set of construction drawings and details.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcome: Use effective communication tools to disseminate technical and professional business information to a diverse audience.
a. Writing
b. Verbal
c. Analysis and Problem Solving
d. Construction Documents Effective Communication
Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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