APSM 105: SMQ-5 DRAFTING INTRODUCTION & VIEWS
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2021 |
| Units: | 2.5 |
| Hours: | 32 lecture, 8 laboratory per quarter (40 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | Per California Code of Regulations, this course is limited to students admitted to the Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- A successful student will be able to use drafting techniques to develop simple scaled drawings.
- A successful student will be able to draw normal orthographic projection views.
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. Identify, maintain, and use basic drafting equipment
B. Prepare a drawing sheet with border and title block
C. Use an architect's scale rule
D. Dimension and letter on drawings as needed
E. Apply geometric construction principles to drafting lay out
F. Develop duct fitting drawings with seam allowances indicated
G. Draw normal orthographic projection views
H. Make oblique and isometric drawings
I. Use drafting techniques to develop simple drawings
J. Apply techniques to HVAC scale drawings
K. Demonstrate techniques and knowledge to an acceptable standard of performance as measured by the final exam
Course Content
A. Basic drafting equipment
1. Drafting equipment and materials
B. Drawing sheets
1. Preparing drawing sheets for input
C. About the architect's scale
1. Using an architect's scale
D. Dimension and letter
1. Format, lettering, and line types
E. Apply geometric construction principles to drafting lay out
1. Geometric construction
F. Duct fitting drawings
1. Basic views for ducting
2. Drawing ducting
G. Normal orthographic projection
1. Pictorial drawings
2. Elbows other than 90
H. Oblique and isometric drawings
1. Detailing a duct run
I. Drafting techniques
1. Hidden and true length lines
J. Apply techniques to HVAC scale drawings
1. Basic transition
K. Techniques and knowledge of acceptable standards
1. Review of standards
2. Testing for acceptance
Lab Content
A. Demonstrations to facilitate applying orthographic, oblique, and isometric views to real objects
B. Geometric construction techniques and trade practice
C. Develop patterns for some basic duct fittings
D. Safety
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
B. Personal protective equipment
Method(s) of Evaluation
Results of written quizzes and tests
Shop participation
Comprehensive written final examination
Comprehensive final project
Evaluation of progress by weekly assignment
Method(s) of Instruction
Discussion
Laboratory instruction
Demonstration
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
International Training Institute. Layout Curriculum for the Sheet Metal Industry, International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry (student manual and workbook). 2010.
This is the standard Sheet Metal textbook/workbook used for this course. Although it may not be within 5 years of the required published date, it is the most current book used when teaching this course.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
A. Reading assignment:
1. Read textbook pages 31-37 explaining graphic visualization
B. Writing assignment:
1. Practice drafting lettering techniques by drawing text using reference lines and to size and style as assigned by instructor