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Introduction
Learning Objectives
The Textbook
Class Organization
Learning Assessment
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Introduction
The reading of construction blueprints is a foundational skill in construction.
All construction professionals, regardless of whether they are working in the field or in
the office, must know how to read blueprints. Blueprint reading is not terribly
difficult but it does require practice and some basic knowledge of blueprints.
This
course is designed to provide you with that foundational knowledge and enough practice at
reading blueprints to get you started. Mastery of blueprint reading will come with
practice and with using blueprints on the job on a regular basis.
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Learning objectives:
By the end of this class you should:
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Have an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction
projects.
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Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals.
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Be able to find trade information using blueprints
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Be able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of
materials at the jobsite.
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Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are
using.
The Textbook
Understanding
Construction Drawings : With 22 Drawings 4th Edition, by Mark W.
Huth, (Paperback - 2004) Price: about $77 at Amazon.com. You can go to Amazon.com to find out more about the book by clicking on the
link above. Delmar Publishing; ISBN: 1-4018-6269-1
 You can also get the book through OPAMP Technical Books, Inc. http://www.opamp.com/csi.html
(323) 464-4322 or (800) 468-4322. Delmar Publishing; ISBN:
1-4018-6269-1.
Click on this link to order the books through San Diego State
University's Aztec Bookstore. Scroll down to the ENGR section,
course #033 to find your book.
Click
on Extended Studies Online and then choose your book.
You can also email the book store at weborderasm@sdsu.edu
or call them toll
free at 1-866-388-7378.
Important Note!! Whoever you order the book from, be sure they include the blueprints with the textbook. The book comes with a set of blueprints we will use in class but some students have reported the book being sold at a discount without the blueprints.
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Class Organization
The following table lists the learning modules, the maximum value in points a student
can receive within each module, and the time in which the modules must be finished.
Module |
|
Week |
| 0. Student Orientation |
|
1 |
| 1. The design process and blueprints |
|
1 |
| 2. Scales, Lines and Symbols |
|
2 |
| 3. Plans, Elevations, Sections, Details |
|
3 |
| 4. Civil Drawings |
|
4 |
| 5. Foundations |
|
5 |
| 6. The superstructure |
|
6 |
| 7. Exterior closure and finishes |
|
7 |
| 8. Interior finishes |
|
8 |
| 9. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing |
|
9 |
| 10. The problems with blueprints & Project |
|
10 |
| |
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It is important that the student keep up with the class and not fall
behind. Course modules will be made available to students on Saturday of each
week. Class work must be completed by the following Saturday. Students will
not be able to work ahead of the class although reading assignments will be made available
in advance. Actual dates that modules will become available will be posted in
advance on the course calendar.
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 Student Learning Assessment
Graded assignments will consist of one quiz for each module and participation in two
class discussions.
Each quiz will count 10 points and class discussions will count 15 points.
You can take quizzes twice and use the highest score achieved as your
final quiz grade.
Class discussions are a very important part
of this course. Students learn more and learn better when they discuss the topic at
hand. For that reason, I consider the regular weekly discussions to be even more
important than the weekly quizzes.
Grades will be posted on a weekly basis. You will have full access to your grade
sheet so you will be able to keep track of how you are doing at all times.
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