Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading (CNBT 1300)
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
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COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE NUMBER: CNBT 1300
COURSE TITLE: Residential / LT Commercial Blueprint
CREDITS: 3 (3 lecture)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The fundamentals for blueprint reading for the construction industry will be examined.
END-OF-COURSE-OUTCOMES
Identify the importance and use of construction prints; identify the symbols, terminology and standard abbreviations; explain the sequence of drawing organization; make the calculations and measurements relative to construction; and interpret construction drawings and scales.
COURSE MATERIALS
- Paper
- Architectural Scale
- Calculator
- Writing Utensil
- Book and Prints: (Print Reading for Construction – Residential Commercial by Walter C. Brown & Daniel P. Dorfmueller; ISBN# 978-1-63126-922-6) – 7th Edition
COURSE GRADING
Attendance 10%
Class Participation 10%
Assignments 20%
Two (2) Test @ 20% each 40%
Final Project/ Exam 20%
Total 100%
The percentage of total points that a student achieves is converted to a decimal grade as follows:
- 90% to 100% = 0 A
- 80% to 89% = 0 B
- 70% to 79% = 0 C
- 60% to 69% = 0 D
- 59% and below = 0 F
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students will be dropped from a course for excessive absences, after the student has accumulated three (3) absences.
Students are responsible for materials covered during their absences and for make-up assignments.
If for whatever reason a student is unable to attend class or will be running late contact instructor prior to class. If instructor cancels class students will be notified via e-mail by the Wednesday before class. Please make sure instructor has your e-mail address.
Course Calendar with Reading Assignments
WEEK |
TEST |
READING / STUDY ASSIGNMENTS |
WEEK 1 |
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ORIENTATION |
WEEK 2 |
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CONSTRUCTION DRAWING ORGANIZATION |
WEEK 3 |
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CONSTRUCTION MATH AND APPLICATIONS |
WEEK 4 |
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READING MEASURING TOOLS AND USING SCALES |
WEEK 5 |
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LINES AND SYMBOLS |
WEEK 6 |
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TEST ONE |
WEEK 7 |
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FUNDAMENTAL DRAWING PRACTICES |
WEEK 8 |
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SPECIFICATIONS AND BUILDING CODES |
WEEK 9 |
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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS – TYPES AND USES |
WEEK 10 |
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SITE PLANS / ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS |
WEEK 11 |
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FOUDNATION PRINTS / STRUCTURAL PRINTS / RESIDENTIAL FRAMING PRINTS |
WEEK 12 |
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TEST TWO |
WEEK 13 |
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PLUMBING PRINTS |
WEEK 14 |
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HVAC PRINTS / ELECTRICAL PRINTS |
WEEK 15 |
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ESTIMATING CONSTRUCTION COSTS |
WEEK 16 |
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FINAL EXAM |
*Schedule is subject to change based on holiday and unexpected events which cannot prevented.
Course Policies
Academic Honesty
Scholastic dishonesty is treated with the utmost seriousness by the instructor and the College. Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to the willful attempt to misrepresent one’s work, cheat, plagiarize, or impede other students scholastic progress. Consult the Student Handbook for more details.
Students with Disabilities
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Support Services Office at his/her respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. For Central College, call 713-718-6164.
Cell Phones
All cell phones must be muted, set on vibrate or turned off during class. Cell phone activity during class is deemed disruptive to the academic process and will not be tolerated. If you need to make or receive and emergency call, please leave the classroom.
Calculators
If the course allows the use of a calculator during class, lab projects and exams, the student is responsible to bring his/her calculator. Cell phones are not calculators and are not allowed to be used for that purpose during class, test or exams.
Student ID
Students are required to obtain a Student ID. For additional information, consult the Student Handbook.
Park Rules and Regulations
Students are required to follow HCC’s regulations regarding parking and permits. For additional information, visit http://www.hccs/about-hcc/police/parking/parking-rules-and-regulations
Dress Code
Dress code must be appropriate for the class. Students must dress in a way that clothing and accessories do not compromise their safety and the safety of others. Proper foot wear is required in all laboratories.
Classroom & Laboratory Conduct
Proper behavior is expected in all classes and laboratories. Foul language and horseplay are not allowed. Making or receiving cell phone calls during class are not allowed. Sleeping in class is not allowed.
Course Withdrawal
It is the responsibility of the student to officially withdraw from a course before the official withdrawal deadline. A student who does not withdraw from a course by the deadline will receive an “F” as the final grade. Also not that under Section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, an institution of higher education may not allow a student to drop more than six course.