CCOG for BCT 105 Fall 2024


Course Number:
BCT 105
Course Title:
CAD for Constructors I
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture Hours:
20
Lecture/Lab Hours:
20
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Introduces Computer Aided Design (CAD) based software. 欧洲杯决赛竞猜app_欧洲杯足球网-投注|官网s skills and vocabulary necessary to generate construction drawings, and modify existing drawings. Suitable for both MAC and Windows operating systems. Recommended: Blueprint reading and basic computer skills. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  • Draw basic construction drawings using CAD software.
  • Modify an existing drawing using CAD software.
  • Interpret site gathered information and incorporate into construction drawings.
  • Print drawings on DeskJet printers and plotters.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

  • Students will redraw a floor plan and elevation provided by instructor.
  • Students will complete homework provided by instructor
  • Students will complete quizzes provided by instructor
  • Students will print drawings and create pdf type files of drawings they create

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Themes, Concepts and Issues:

  • Basic drafting principles
  • Drawing templates
  • Dimensioning
  • Notes, and Specifications (Text)
  • Creating objects
  • Creating symbols
  • Walls, floors, roofs and stairs
  • Printing CAD files

Process Skills:

  • Computer skills
  • Critical thinking 
  • Computer vocabulary
  • Architectural vocabulary
  • Computer shortcuts
  • Construction mathematics
  • Visualization
  • Memorization