PFFT 1000 - Basic Blueprint Reading and Math

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Louisiana State University Eunice

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CAMPUS NAME AND ADDRESS: CIP CODE: 460502 CREDIT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 0/2/2 CONTACT HOURS (Total): 90 CLASS LOCATION INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: COURSE DESCRIPTION: Designed to cover the major aspects of Practical Math to include Arithmetic, Algebra, Trigonometry and Geometry, and to introduce the blueprint reading techniques and principles. This course will cover in detail all the major areas of blueprint reading required by the pipefitting trade. PREREQUISITES: COURSE OBJECTIVES: Explain Metric and Standard Ruler Mathematical Operations Common / Decimal factions, percent, ration, weights and measures Introduction to Algebra Simple equations and applications, exponents, variations and graphical methods Introduction to Geometry Area of Polygons, triangles, circles, prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones and spheres Introduction to Trigonometry Square roots Finding Angles Explain the ideas of views Relation of views Explain Visualization Practice Explain and understand Abbreviations and weld symbols Explain Shipbuilding Terms, definitions and Abbreviations Explain Title Block Reference Drawing Revision Columns Explain the differences between the three main views Explain correct location in referencing to different decks Explain the different pipe systems onboard Practical exercises in Reading Blueprints Syllabi resource material:

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lsue.edu

Phone Number:

(337) 457-7311

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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