This course introduces the reading and interpretation of prints and drawings (plans) for residential and commercial construction. Organization, calculation, reading, drawing practices, specifications, and materials divisions will be emphasized.

Construction plans and print reading are crucial tools for the proper application and construction of a project from vision to fruition.

PRINT READING FOR CONSTRUCTION

ISBN: 978-1-64925-985-1

Residential and Commercial, Eighth Edition (Brown and Dorfmueller)

• An architect's scale is also required for this course; an engineering scale is optional.

Students will have the ability to:

• An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure, or program to meet desired needs.
• An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

Students will become familiar with residential and commercial plan documents, including fundamental practices, terminology, lines and symbols, concepts, purpose and types of plans/drawings, calculations and measurement relationships, dimension interpretation, etc.

Course Structure

This course is designed as a lecture-style presentation and discussion based on assigned topics, readings, homework, practical theory, terminology, projects, quizzes (scheduled and unscheduled), and exams. Attendance is key and required for this course.

Assigned Homework

To be determined/announced. NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to substitute and/or add quizzes and/or assignments as applicable.

What You Will Turn In

Assignments may accompany material discussed in class from each chapter/section/unit and possible real-life, practical examples.

Please do not ask what your grade is before grades are posted. The grading process is long and tedious. For this class, your instructor will review and/or grade all papers, quizzes, and exams. Graders may or may not be used for this course. First, assignments have to be examined as a whole. Then assignments must be graded. Then those grades must be entered, calculated, and finally submitted. Your grades will appear as soon as they are submitted.

Evaluation

Student assignments may vary in value from 10 to 100 points (homework, projects, assignments).

All quizzes typically range in value from 10-50 points each (there may be some exceptions).

Midterm Exam is anticipated to be worth 100-250 points.

Final Exam is anticipated to be worth 100-250 points.

Student Presentation is anticipated to be worth 100-250 points.

Midterm: 100-250 Points

The midterm exam will be given during class time. The date of the midterm exam will be announced at a later time.

Assessment

Assessment will be performed under the following criteria:

100-94% = A   69-67% = D+

93-90% = A-   66-64% = D

89-87% = B+   63-60% = D-

86-84% = B   59-57% = F+

83-80% = B-   56% or less = F

79-77% = C+

76-74% = C

73-70% = C

To earn a grade of A, students must complete at least 95% of the work satisfactorily and attend class 95% of the time.

To earn a passing grade, students must attend at least 75% of class regardless of the amount of work that is submitted.

Tentative Schedule

Chapters/sections/units and other corresponding coursework covered this semester will be revealed prior to class discussion and are intended to include information from the list below. Additional contributory topics may be introduced as well.

Section 1: Introduction to Print Reading

• Unit 1. Construction Drawing Organization
• Unit 2. Construction Math and Application
• Unit 3. Reading Measuring Tools and Using Scales

Section 2: Print Reading Basics

• Unit 4. Lines and Symbols
• Unit 5. Fundamental Drawing Practices

Section 3: Specifications and Materials

• Unit 6. Specifications and Building Codes
• Unit 7. Construction Materials - Types and Uses

Section 4: Reading Prints

• Unit 8. Site Plans
• Unit 9. Architectural Drawings
• Unit 10. Foundation Prints
• Unit 11. Structural Prints
• Unit 12. Residential Framing Prints
• Unit 13. Plumbing Prints
• Unit 14. HVAC Prints
• Unit 15. Electrical Prints
• Unit 16. Welding Prints

Section 5: Estimating

• Unit 17. Estimating Construction Costs

Late Assignments and/or Makeup Work

Makeup work or extra-credit work may be possible. For extra-credit work, come see me.

Late quizzes will only be allowed with prior communication with the professor and if taken prior to the return of graded quizzes. Late quizzes may be worth half credit.

Final: 100-250 Points

As per policy, the final exam will ONLY be administered during the scheduled time during finals week. Do not ask to take the final exam early. There will be NO makeup if a student misses the final exam.

Attendance is mandatory for passing this course. Your attendance will be calculated into your final grade using the criteria described above. Simply getting the assignments from a classmate is not permitted.

Students receive 10 points of attendance credit for each class period they attend, provided they are not late. Arriving to class late can result in NO attendance credit. Attendance credit will be added toward your final course grade.

Attendance is taken once per class period at the beginning. You will receive 10 points of attendance credit for being on time to class and staying the entire time. If you are late to class, you will lose 1 point of attendance credit for each minute you are late. If you are 10 minutes or more late to class, you will not receive any attendance credit for that day. This does not mean you have to leave class; it simply means that, for that day, you will not receive any attendance credit.

You will be given 10 points per day for each day you attend class. At the end of the semester, your attendance credit will be calculated with your performance credit.

Students are required to bring textbooks and all other materials to each class meeting. Any student who attends class without a textbook and other materials will receive an absence.

Any student who does work from another class during class will be given an absence.

Course Prerequisites

Desire to learn and ability to participate in coursework.

Mentoring Statement: COMMUNICATION IS OF KEY IMPORTANCE

If by chance you start falling behind through no fault of your own, PLEASE communicate with me and do not drop the class at the first sign of turbulence. I understand that life is also a test. The sooner you come see me, the sooner we can develop an intervention plan to get you back on track. I am available to work with any student willing to put forth a little extra effort. If, for some reason, you are feeling bad about life in general, come and see me; I may be able to provide some insight that will help you feel better about everything.

Safety and Professional Behavior

Projects may involve the use of lab or other university equipment. Students should maintain professional behavior at all times, but particularly when operating equipment. Students are required to read and follow instructions for use of equipment and only to use the equipment in a safe manner to minimize the danger to oneself and others. Disregarding safety and/or other procedures will result in your dismissal from the lab area and a grade of zero for the associated project (at a minimum). If you are unsure how to operate equipment in a safe manner, ask for help.

Classroom Conduct

University policies regarding conduct, attendance, and plagiarism will be STRICTLY enforced.

There will be none of the following:

• Vulgar jokes or comments said to other students of the same sex or of the opposite sex, or to the instructor.
• Chewing tobacco

Violation of any of these policies will result in an absence.