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Introduction to Construction Drawings
Course: ABC123

First Term: 2011 Fall
 L+L   0.5 Credit(s)   0.5 Period(s)   0.5 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Basic concepts of construction drawings, including terms and symbols. Drawing interpretation, use of drawing dimensions and recognition of drawing classifications.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Recognize and identify basic construction drawing terms, components, and symbols. (I, II, III)
2. Recognize different classifications of construction drawings. (I, VI)
3. Relate information on construction drawings to actual locations on the print. (II, IV, V, VI)
4. Interpret and use drawing dimensions. (V, VI)
5. Define standard abbreviations used in blueprint drawings. (V)
6. Describe the grid line systems used to identify plan locations and explain the purpose of dimensions used on drawings. (VI)
7. Describe blueprint production techniques, care of blueprints and specific company procedures. (VII)
8. Relate information on blueprints to specific parts and locations. (VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Terms and Symbols
   A. Working drawings
   B. Site plan
   C. Plan views
   D. Elevation drawings
   E. Sectional drawings
   F. Detail drawings
   G. Auxiliary drawings
   H. Other
II. Components of the Construction Drawings
   A. Title block
   B. Design drawing area
   C. Legend
   D. Revision block
   E. Scale
III. Line Types and Symbols
   A. Line types
      1. property
      2. boundary
      3. main object
      4. hidden
      5. center
      6. dimension and extension
      7. break
      8. reference
      9. leader
10. other
   B. Symbols
      1. building material
      2. electrical
      3. piping
      4. door and window
IV. Abbreviations
   A. Aggregate (AGGR)
   B. Bench mark (BM)
   C. Elevation (ELEV)
   D. Mechanical (MECH)
   E. Power (PWR)
   F. Structural (STR)
   G. Window (WDW)
   H. Other
V. Grid Lines, Plan Locations and Dimensions
   A. Grid lines
   B. Plan locations
   C. Dimensions
      1. floor plans
      2. elevations
      3. sections and details
VI. Construction Drawing
   A. Civil
   B. Architectural
   C. Structural
   D. Plumbing
   E. Electrical
   F. Mechanical
   C. Procedures
VIII. Blueprint Reading Exercises
   A. Site plan
   B. Floor plan
   C. Elevation drawing
   D. Sectional drawing
   E. Detail drawing
   F. Electrical drawing
   G. HVAC plan
   H. Plumbing plan
   I. Door and window schedule
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  4/26/2011

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