TCS 100 - Construction Blueprint Reading

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Construction Technology

Description:

This course presents fundamentals in the understanding and use of basic construction drawings to determine methods and materials of light construction. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate competencies in reading and interpreting architectural construction drawings (floor plans, elevations, details, symbols); Discuss architectural, carpentry, mechanical, electrical and plumbing materials and construction practices; Demonstrate competencies in reading and interpreting HVAC technical drawings (floor plans, details, symbols); Demonstrate competencies in reading and interpreting plumbing technical drawings (floor plans, isometric details, symbols); Demonstrate competencies in reading and interpreting electrical technical drawings (floor plans, line diagrams, symbols); Prepare for advanced studies in the architectural and MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) construction fields; Review and discuss the purpose of specifications for all trades; Create floor plans and orthographic drawings based on blueprints and isometric drawings Use architectural and engineering scales as well as calculations in conjunction with blueprints to determine the MEP information necessary for construction; Develop working drawings in each of the programs (Architectural, Carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Construction Supervision, and CADD) Understand the various types of architectural and MEP reference sources and use them effectively.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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