BTR 100 Blueprint Reading Approved: December 3, 2010 EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2011
COURSE PACKAGE FORM Team Leader and Members Ken Kramer, Frank Port, Curtis Clough, Andra Goldberg Date of proposal to Curriculum Sub-committee: December 2010 Purpose: New _X_Change Retire If this is a change, what is being changed? (Check ALL that apply) Update Prefix Title _X_ Learning Units _X_ Competencies Format Change Course Description Course Number Textbook Credits _X Prerequisite Effective Semester/Year Fall 2011 Spring 20 Summer 20 COURSE INFORMATION Prefix & Number: BTR 100 Title: Blueprint Reading Catalog Course Description: Designed to develop the skills and knowledge required to read complete sets of working drawings for residential and light commercial construction projects. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Prerequisite(s) Appropriate assessment score or successful completion TRE 089. Co-requisite(s) N/A Does this course need a separately scheduled lab component? Yes X_No Does this course require additional fees? If so, please explain. Yes X_No Is there a similar course in the course bank? Yes (Please identify.) _X_No Articulation: Is this course or an equivalent offered at other two and four-year universities in Arizona? _X_No Yes (Identify the college, subject, prefix, number and title: Writing Across the Curriculum Rationale: Mohave Community College firmly supports the idea that writing can be used to improve
education; students who write in their respective content areas will learn more and retain what they learn better than those who don t. Courses in the core curriculum have been identified as Writing Across the Curriculum courses. Minimum standards for the Writing Across the Curriculum component are: 1. The writing assignments should total 1500 2000 words. For example, a single report which is 1500 words in length OR a series of essay questions and short papers (example: four 375-word assignments) which total 1500 words could meet the requirement. 2. The writing component will represent at least 10% of a student s final grade in the course. Is this course identified as a Writing Across the Curriculum course? Yes X_No (See addendum for writing rubrics) Intended Course Goals By the end of the semester, students will be able to: 1. Describe the format, symbols, and principles by which a blueprint is drawn. 2. Accurately locate information about each part of a building. 3. Interpret the symbols for each of the different trades listed in the technical specifications of the drawing. 4. Recognize and identify the various building materials used in a drawing. 5. Apply the basic math functions necessary to gather correct information from the blueprints. Course Competencies and Objectives By the end of the semester, students will be able to: Competency 1 Describe the basic language of the blue print industry. Objective 1.1 Describe the different viewpoints of the blue prints. Objective 1.2 Read scales, lines, symbols, elevations, sections and details of a drawing. Objective 1.3 Demonstrate the ability to draw to scale. Objective 1.4 Read an architects scale. Competency 2 Demonstrate how to read and interpret blue print drawings. Objective 2.1 Demonstrate the ability to extract specific project information including the key and scale. Objective 2.2 Describe how to read footing specifications. Objective 2.3 Demonstrate how to read foundation specs. Objective 2.4 Discuss how to read room finishing details. Objective 2.5 Recognize oblique, isometric, and orthographic drawings. Objective 2.6 Draw simple isometric sketches. Objective 2.7 identify plan views, elevations and sections. Competency 3 Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret multi-dimensional drawings. Objective 3.1 Demonstrate the ability to read multifamily construction projects. Objective 3.2 Apply the skill sets to other types of construction. Objective 3.3 Apply the skills learned to mechanical and electrical trades. Competency 4 Discuss the basics of commercial construction. Objective 4.1 Interpret prints for commercial construction.
Objective 4.2 Interpret structural drawings for commercial construction. Objective 4.3 Interpret mechanical drawings for commercial construction. Objective 4.4 Interpret electrical drawings for commercial construction. Competency 5 Diagram the design and construction sequence. Objective 5.1 Name the professions included in the design and planning of a house or light commercial building. Objective 5.2 List the major functions of each of these professions. Competency 6 Describe the basics of lines. Objective 6.1 Recognize object, dashed lines. Objective 6.2 Recognize extension and dimension lines. Objective 6.3 Draw centerlines, leaders and cutting plane lines. Competency 7 Discuss the types and uses of symbols. Objective 7.1 Read door and windows symbols. Objective 7.2 Identify material symbols. Objective 7.3 Identify the different electrical, mechanical symbols and reference marks. Competency 8 Differentiate between the different kinds of blue print plans. Objective 8.1 Read site plans. Objective 8.2 Identify foundation plans. Objective 8.3 Read basic floor plans. Competency 9 Read and interpret elevations and sections. Objective 9.1 Orient building elevations to building plans. Objective 9.2 Explain the kinds of information shown on elevations. Objective 9.3 Find and explain information shown on section views and basic site, foundation, and basic floor plans. Competency 10 Locate buildings on site plans. Objective 10.1 Lay out building lines according to a site plan. Objective 10.2 Utilize the 6-8 o-10 or equal diagonals method to check the squareness of corners. Objective 10.3 Use a leveling instrument to measure angles and depths of excavations. Competency 11 Interpret drawings for footings, and foundation walls, Objective 11.1 Locate all information on a set of drawings pertaining to footings and foundation walls. Objective 11.2 Interpret drawings for stepped footings used to accommodate changes in elevation. Objective 11.3 Determine the locations and dimensions of foundations walls indicated on a set of drawings. Competency 12 Identify the different types of framing on construction drawings. Objective 12.1 Recognize platform framing. Objective 12.2 Draw balloon framing. Objective 12.3 Discuss the components of post-and-beam framing. Competency 13 Discuss the most common types of columns, piers, and girders. Objective 13.1 Locate columns and piers and describe each from drawings. Objective 13.2 Locate and describe the girders that support floor framing. Objective 13.3 Determine the lengths of columns and the heights of piers. Competency 14 Utilize drawings to recognize the basics of floor framing, wall framing, and partitions Objective 14.1 Describe the sill construction shown on a set of drawings. Objective 14.2 Indentify the size, direction, and spacing of floor joists according to a set of drawings. Objective 14.3 Describe the floor framing around openings in a floor. Objective 14.4 Describe the layout of a house from its floor plans. Objective 14.5 Find specific dimensions given on floor plans. Competency 15 Identify the various types of roof construction, including Hip and Valley Framing.
Objective 15.1 Discuss the common roof types, including the terms and roof pitches as a ratio of rise to run, or as a fraction. Objective 15.2 Identify the trusses and plans, elevations and sections. Objective 15.3 Calculate the length of common rafters and the length of rafter rails when overhang is given. Competency 16 Discuss the basics of cornice construction and how it is represented on blueprints. Objective 16.1 Describe the cornice construction as shown on a set of drawings Objective 16.2 List the sizes of the individual parts of the cornice shown on a set of drawings Objective 16.3 Describe the provisions for attic or roof ventilation as shown on a set of drawings Competency 17 Describe exterior wall coverings on a set of drawings. Objective 17.1 Describe the exterior wall covering planned for all parts of a building. Objective 17.2 Explain how flashing, drip caps, and other devices are used to shed water. Objective 17.3 Describe the treatment to be used at corners and edges of the exterior wall covering. Competency 18 Describe the information provided on a set of drawings regarding decks, fireplaces, and stairs. Objective 18.1 Explain how a deck is supported and anchored. Objective 18.2 Describe the foundation, firebox, throat, and chimney of a fireplace based upon the information provided on a set of drawings. Objective 18.3 Identify the parts of stairs, and the tread and riser size. Competency 19 Identify the information provided on a set of drawings regarding building insulations, finish moldings, floor coverings and cabinetry. Objective 19.1 Identify the insulation to be used i walls, floors, and ceilings. Objective 19.2 Identify the types of molding and floor coverings to be used based upon the blueprints. Objective 19.3 List the sizes, types and dimensions of the cabinets shown of a set of drawings. Competency 20 Differentiate between the difference in single structures and multifamily dwellings in larger developments. Objective 20.1 Locate a particular building or plan within a large development. Objective 20.2 Recognize, identify and explain the use of party walls and their fire-resistance construction. Competency 21 Analyze the different specifications to blueprint reading and design. Objective 21.1 Read the specifications book produced by the architect and engineers. Objective 21.2 Discuss the different sections of the book that identifies the specific trades. Teacher s Guide Course Textbook, Materials and Equipment Textbook(s) Title Print Reading for Construction, 5 th Edition Author(s) Brown and Dorfmueller Publisher Goodheart-Willcox Company ISBN 9781590703472 Title Author(s) Publisher ISBN
Software/ N/A Equipment Textbook Costs Please indicate how much the textbook would cost if purchased through Barnes & Noble: $71.60 Modality _X_ On-ground On-line Course Assessments Description of Possible Course Assessments Exams standardized for this course? Midterm Final Other (Please specify): Where can faculty members locate or access the required standardized exams for this course? Class project, T/F, MC Are exams required by the department? Yes _X_No If Yes, please specify: N/A Student Outcomes: Identify the general education goals for student learning that is a component of this course. Check all that apply: 1. Communicate effectively. a. Read and comprehend at a college level. X b. Write effectively in a college setting. Method of Assessment Read and present a basic blueprint to a group. Quizzes, exams. 2. Demonstrate effective quantitative reasoning and X problem solving skills. Make calculations from a blueprint as to feet, square footage, etc. Quizzes, exams. 3. Demonstrate effective qualitative reasoning skills. X Choose the appropriate terms when describing building site plans. Quizzes, exams. 4. Apply effective methods of inquiry. a. Generate research paper by gathering information from varied sources, analyzing data and organizing information into a coherent structure. b. Employ the scientific method. 5. Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity a. Experience the creative products of humanity. b. Describe alternate historical, cultural, global perspectives. Learning Units Learning Unit Topic 1: Intro to Construction Drawing Competency: 1, Objectives: 1.1-1.4 Activities/ Assignments: Review chapters 1, 2, 3. Assign homework. Laboratory Activities: Start showing blueprints. Learning Unit Topic 2: Print Reading Basics
Competency: 2, 3, 4 Objectives: 2.1-2.7; 3.1-3.3, 4.1-4.4 Activities/ Assignments: Review chapters 4, 5, 6, 7 8. Assign homework. Laboratory Activities: Read blueprints and start to draw. (Multiple weeks to complete) Learning Unit Topic 3: Materials and Specifications Competency: 5, 21 Objectives: 5.1, 5.2; 21.1, 21.2 Activities/ Assignments: Review chapters 9 and 10. Assign homework. Review the specifications book. Laboratory Activities: Read blueprints and continue to draw. (Multiple weeks to complete) Learning Unit Topic 4: Reading Prints Competency: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Objectives: 6.1-6.3; 7.1-7.3; 8.1-8.3; 9.1-9.3; 10.1-10.3; 11.1-11.3; 12.1-12.3; 13.1-13.3; 14.1-14.5; 15.1-15.3; 16.1-16.3 Activities/ Assignments: Review chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. Assign homework. Laboratory Activities: Read blueprints and continue drawing. (Multiple weeks to complete) Learning Unit Topic 5: Advanced Print Reading Competency: 17, 18, 19, 20 Objectives: 17.1-17.3; 18.1-18.3; 19.1-19.3; 20.1, 20.2 Activities/ Assignments: Review chapter 19, and Projects A-D. Assign homework. Laboratory Activities: Read blueprints and continue to draw. (Multiple weeks to accomplish)