DFTG 2120 Syllabus

Subject Code

DFTG

Course Number

2120

Course Title

Print Reading for Architecture

Prerequisites

Provisional admissions

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Fall

Credit Hours

(1-4-3)

Course Description

This course emphasizes skills in reading, producing, and interpreting construction drawings. Topics include reading and measuring plans, identifying and understanding lines, symbols, dimensions, materials, schedules, and specifications.

Course Outcomes

Plan Organization
     Order            Description

1                Identify parts of a set of working drawings and letter classification.

 

Lines and Symbols
     Order            Description

1                Identify the alphabet of lines.

2                Identify basic symbols.

3                Identify abbreviations for commonly used terms.

 

Reading, Measuring and Dimensioning Plans
     Order            Description

1                Identify and interpret dimensions.

2                Identify and demonstrate the use of Architect's, Engineer's and Metric scales.

 

Specifications and Schedules
     Order            Description

1               Define the purpose of specifications.

2               Identify specification divisions.

3               Identify and interpret the sections located within the divisions.

4               Locate information in a set of specifications.

5               Identify and interpret window and door schedules.


Materials
     Order            Description
         1                Identify the basic materials used in construction: aggregates, concrete, masonry, metals,
                           wood and finishes.
         2                Identify the symbols for the basic materials used in construction.

 

Working Drawings
     Order            Description
         1                Recognize the common features of Plot Plans: property lines, true north, plan north,
                           contour elevation lines, and topography sections.
         2                Identify common terms and symbols used on Plot Plans.
         3                Recognize the common features of Foundation Plans: footings, foundation support
                           systems, and reinforcing steel.
         4                Identify common terms and symbols used on Foundation Plans.
         5                Recognize the common features of Framing Plans: floor, roof and wall framing systems,
                           platform, balloon and plank-and-beam framing, stair details, and metal framing.
         6                Identify common terms and symbols used on Framing Plans.
         7                Recognize common features of Floor Plans and Elevations: walls, windows and doors,
                           interior and exterior elevations.
         8                Identify common terms and symbols used on Floor Plans and Elevations.
         9                Recognize common features of Plumbing Plans: piping systems, fixtures and piping
                           diagram.
        10               Identify common terms and symbols used on Plumbing Plans.
        11               Recognize common features of HVAC Plans: duct work, return and supply grills.
        12               Identify common terms and symbols used on HVAC plans.
        13               Recognize common features of Electrical Plans; wiring diagrams, lighting plans, panel,
                           lighting and equipment schedule.
        14              Identify common terms and symbols used on Electrical Plans.