Maricopa Community Colleges  DFT200   19986-20035 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/28/98
DFT200 19986-20035 L+L 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Architectural CAD III: Structural Systems
CAD-based(Computer-Aided Drafting) instruction for layout and completion of fully annotated structural drawings. Focuses on working from residential and commercial layouts to develop professional quality roof, roof framing, floor framing and foundation plans. Emphasis on the use of applicable codes, construction materials and methods, and office practices typical to the local area. Prerequisites: DFT105 or permission of department. DFT121 suggested but not required.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
DFT200   19986-20035 Architectural CAD III: Structural Systems
1. Demonstrate job entry level CAD skills and technical knowledge required to layout, complete and plot residential and a commercial roof plans working from a given sketch.(I-II)
2. Demonstrate job entry level CAD skills and technical knowledge required to layout, complete, and plot residential and commercial roof framing plans working from a given sketch.(I,III)
3. Demonstrate job entry level CAD skills and technical knowledge to layout, complete, and plot residential and commercial floor framing plans working from a given sketch.(I,IV)
4. Demonstrate job entry level skills and technical knowledge to layout, complete and plot residential and commercial foundation plans working from a given sketch.(I,V)
5. Demonstrate attitudes, work habits, and commitment to quality expected of a professional in working situations.(VI)
6. Demonstrate proficiency in quick "working " sketch techniques required for effective communication in the workplace.(VII)
7. Explain the importance and role of accurate visual communication in the workplace.(VII)
8. Demonstrate professional quality Architectural hand lettering style.(VIII)
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DFT200   19986-20035 Architectural CAD III: Structural Systems
    I. CAD Commands
        A. Standard 2D drawing commands
        B. Layering, formatting, file management
        C. Hatching, dimensioning, text
        D. Attributes, blocks, insert, XReference, paper space, editing
        E. Plotting
      II. Roof Plans: CAD Layout From a Sketch
          A. Set-up, work strategies, deadlines
          B. Theory, terminology, symbols and keys
          C. Typical roof systems
          D. Relationship to plan, elevations, and section/s
          E. Dimensions, notes and schedules
          F. Plot, redline, correct
        III. Roof Framing Plans: CAD Layout From a Sketch
            A. Set-up, work strategies, deadlines
            B. Theory, terminology, symbols, and keys
            C. Relationship to roof and floor plans, elevations and section/s
            D. Conventional and wood truss systems
            E. Steel and bar-joist systems
            F. Precast concrete systems
            G. Dimensions, notes and schedules
            H. Plot, redline, correct
          IV. Floor Framing Plans: CAD Layout From a Given Sketch
              A. Set-up, work strategies, deadlines
              B. Theory, terminology, symbols, and keys
              C. Relationship to floor and roof framing plans, elevations and section/s
              D. Conventional and wood truss systems
              E. Steel and bar-joist systems
              F. Precast concrete systems
              G. Dimensions, notes and schedules
              H. Plot, redline, correct
            V. Foundation Plans: CAD Layout From a Given Sketch
                A. Set-up, work strategies, deadlines
                B. Theory, terminology, symbols, and keys
                C. Relationship to floor, floor framing, and roof framing plans, elevations and sections/s
                D. Continuous and pad concrete systems
                E. Entries, steps, slabs on grade
                F. Dimensions, notes, schedules
                G. Plot, redline, correct
              VI. Professional Attitudes
                  A. Attention to detail and quality
                  B. Reliability, promptness
                  C. Scheduling work time, meeting deadlines
                  D. Demeanor
                  E. Working and communicating with others
                VII. Sketching for Workplace Communication
                    A. Importance and role of accurate visual communication
                    B. Line work, symbols and conventions
                    C. Assignments in support of CAD work
                    V. Hand Lettering
                    A. Architectural style
                    B. Importance in the CAD-era work place
                    C. Preparation of memos and transmittals
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