ARCH 120
Architectural Drafting II
Semester: Spring 2017
Instructor's Name: Laura M. Cotner
Office Location: T-1066
Office Hours: As posted
Office Phone: 815-280-2467
E-mail: [email protected]
Course Description:
An advanced course in architectural drafting and documentation accomplished through the drawing of
conventional graphic representations of residential and commercial buildings. Learn how to put
together a complete set of working drawings incorporating all the major disciplines for a variety of
building types. Study and produce project documentation including drawings and specifications for all
phases of a project from schematic design through as-builts.
Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) number:N/A
Credit and Contact Hours:
3 Lecture/Demonstration
5 Lab/Studio
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ARCH 110
Books, Supplies, and Supplementary Materials:
Textbook
Required:
 “Architectural Drafting and Design” Sixth Edition, Jefferis and Madsen (same as ARCH 110)
 “Building Construction Illustrated” Fifth Edition, Francis D. K. Ching
Supplies
 Binder/Folder with pockets for handouts/worksheets/projects
 Notebook for note taking
 Jump/Flash drive for saving drawing files
 Drafting Materials: Drafting materials will be available for use in the classroom. If a student
wishes to borrow any equipment to take outside the classroom, the student must sign the
checkout form and submit to the instructor. The student will be held responsible for
damaged or missing equipment not returned.
Methods of Instruction: - Lecture and Studio Laboratory
Mode of Delivery: This course is offered in a traditional format.
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Student Learning Outcomes:
General Education Outcomes
 Students will demonstrate organized and coherent communication, both oral and written.
 Students will demonstrate an ability to understand the physical world.
 Students will demonstrate an ability to think critically and analytically.
 Students will demonstrate the ability to accurately apply correct mathematical methods and
techniques in various applications such as applied sciences, theoretical mathematics, physics,
natural sciences and other applied sciences.
Course Content Outcomes
1. Master hand and CADD drafting skills for architectural drafting.
2. Produce floor plans, elevations, sections and details for residential construction.
3. Produce the various required drawings for commercial construction such as framing plans and
details for steel, concrete, wood and masonry type construction.
4. Coordinate construction techniques and details and methods of construction in the documentation
process for residential and commercial construction.
5. Produce supplemental documentation such as specifications, schedules, and product information
and construction administration paperwork.
6. Recognize building codes, sustainability, costs, and alternate materials in the design and
documentation process.
GRADED ASSIGNMENTS AND POLICIES
Graded Assignments
The student will be expected to spend outside study time every week for reading the textbook,
preparing assignments and practicing skills, etc. Please come to class prepared with the required
assignments and reading completed. Students are responsible to learn all the material presented in the
classroom/lab and all assigned readings, whether or not they are discussed in class.
Student learning will be assessed in both informal and formal assessment methods. Many of the
exercises and projects are hands on problems done throughout class time, studio lab time and
completed for homework and turned in for review and grading. Many exercises are completed together
as a class, with peers in studio lab time and with instructor input individually throughout class and studio
time. In-class projects benefit from immediate feedback and assessment of the skill being learned.
Class Exercises and Individual Projects are detailed in the section below.
Due Dates and Grading:
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Class Exercises/In Class Assignments: All exercises are due within one (1) week of the assigned
date, unless otherwise noted. Many of the exercises are completed together in class and studio
lab time. The exercises will be reviewed for completeness and attempt at accuracy of the tasks
described. They will be reviewed and returned to the students with a completeness grade.
Chapter questions will be graded for correctness.
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Projects: The Projects assigned are the assessment tools used to demonstrate the mastery of
the skills learned for the topic based on the learning outcomes for the course. The projects are
drawing problems and will be assigned with a target due date to keep the student on track with
the material. Each project will be reviewed and graded by the instructor. There will be one final
working drawing project at the end of the semester to assess mastery of graphical
documentation skills.
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Late Work: All work is due by the assigned due date. Due dates will be announced in class and
posted online in the CANVAS course management system. There will be a one week grace
period beyond the due date to submit project work without a penalty. All work submitted after
the one week grace period will be penalized for lateness. The work will be graded and the
student will receive 50% of that grade on the late assignment. There will be no credit given for
any work submitted two weeks past the posted due date. The student will receive a zero (0) for
any work not completed prior to the given dates. No work will be accepted after the last day of
class.
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Resubmittals: The student has the opportunity to correct the Projects according to the grading
comments. The point of this offer is to use the project as a learning experience to improve the
work. The corrected work shall be resubmitted, accompanied by the original work, for
consideration of a higher grade. This offer is at the student’s discretion and all resubmissions
shall be complete within one week of the returned assignment. This offer is NOT valid for
projects that have grades reduced due to lateness.
Major Tests and Quizzes
There will be periodic announced quizzes of varying lengths and points given throughout the semester
as well as a final exam. These assessments will be comprised of material covered in lecture, lab and
homework assignments, in addition to the required reading from the textbook. They will be some
combination of written responses and/or graphical solutions.
Grading policy
All work will be graded and recorded with the above criteria and is based on the student’s completed
work. The student’s final grade will be determined based on the following schedule. The total weighted
average per category will determine a final grade percentage and a letter grade will be given on that
final grade. An ongoing course and category grade is found on the CANVAS course site for all work
completed and graded to date. The final course grade at the end of the semester can be found on the
student account through eResources.
Category
Exercises and Assignments
Projects, Including Final Project
Quizzes
Final Exam
Percentage of Final Grade
20%
50%
20%
10%
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The student’s final grade will be determined based on the calculated overall course average percentage
as described above. The grading scale is defined as thus:
Letter Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Course Average
93-100
85-92
74-84
67-73
below 67
The letter grades are defined per the below:
Letter grade of A
Letter grade of B
Letter grade of C
Letter grade of D
Letter grade of F
Exceptional or outstanding mastery: 1) demonstrates a total
understanding of the subject material and is proficient in
applying the information. 2) Applies the subject matter in a
superior manner with no mistakes.
Very good mastery: 1) similar to the elements of an “A”
demonstrating a good proficient of the material 2) can easily
apply the subject material with minimal mistakes.
Satisfactory or adequate mastery meets minimum expectations:
1) demonstrates an accurate grasp of the subject material, 2)
some inaccuracy in application of material and 3) lower level of
proficiency
Some mastery with inadequate performance requirements:
Basic understanding of the material presented but with some
deficiencies in understanding and application of the material
No demonstration of mastery or deficient performance
requirements: Overall, a lack of understanding the subject
materials key items, poor performance on required material or
lack of class participation
Classroom Policies and Procedures
A. General Information
The course will utilize the book, handouts and in-class lectures and hands-on lessons intended to
assist the student in mastering the skills and concepts required for architectural graphic
communication. The material and skills learned each class is sequential and builds on the previous
class throughout the semester. The quizzes and tests will be comprised of questions derived from all
material presented and discussed during the lectures, handouts and the reading assigned. Regular
attendance is required to understand the material and processes taught. The student is required to
attend, be present and attentive during the entire class time. The student is responsible for the
material taught in a missed class and is responsible for completing all assignments, projects, tests
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and quizzes. Students are required to participate in all in-class activities, projects and studio as
applicable.
Each class will be comprised of lecture and class interactive time to complete the presentation of
the material by the instructor. In addition, studio lab time will also be utilized during class time for
students to work independently on the course assignments and projects and to receive
individualized assistance and instruction from the instructor, as well as peer collaboration. Students
must be present the entire class time whether it is lecture or studio lab time.
B. Attendance Policy
Consecutive attendance is crucial to the development of the course’s material and students are
expected to attend each class session. Class attendance will be taken. In the case of an absence, it is
the student’s responsibility to obtain missed lecture notes, handouts, announcements and
assignments from classmates. Any items due that class are still due at that time. The student is
responsible to make arrangements to turn-in the assignments.
Tardiness and leaving early are a disruption to the class. All students are expected to be on time and
stay the entire class period until dismissed by the instructor. Repeated absences/tardiness/ leaving
early hampers the student’s learning and may be the basis for the instructor to withdraw the
student per the withdraw policy.
Excused Absence: In the case of sickness or other emergency, contact the instructor by phone or email prior to the start of the missed class. If absence is unavoidable due to an irresolvable time
conflict, notify the instructor at least one (1) week prior to the scheduled event but no later than the
day prior to the missed class. If proper timely notice is given, and with permission from the
instructor, the absence will be excused. Make-ups for excused absences for projects, quizzes or
exams must be coordinated and approved with the instructor within a week of the missed class.
Unexcused Absence: If a student does not report and obtain permission from the instructor for an
absence, it will be considered an unexcused absence. Unexcused absence forfeits the right for
makeup work including assignments, quizzes and exams and the student will receive a zero for any
missed work due to the absence.
C. Make-up Policy
Make-ups for excused absences for projects, quizzes or exams must be coordinated and approved
with the instructor within a week of the missed class. If the student fails to communicate and make
arrangements for make-up work, the student forfeits the right to a make-up and will receive a zero
on all missed work.
D. Extra-credit Policy
Extra credit work is available throughout the course of the semester and is offered as bonus
problems on the course projects and also on the final project. This work must be turned in with the
project in which it was assigned to receive the bonus points.
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Additional extra credit work may be available at the discretion of the instructor. Student shall
initiate, discuss and gain approval from the instructor for any additional extra credit projects.
E. Final Exam and Project Information
There will be a final exam completed during the scheduled final exam time of finals week for the
course. There is also a final project during the last third of the semester in which the student will
complete a full set of working drawings. The final project will be graded by the instructor to assess
that the graphics based learning outcomes have been met.
F. Academic Honor Code
The objective of the academic honor code is to sustain a learning-centered environment in which all
students are expected to demonstrate integrity, honor, and responsibility, and recognize the
importance of being accountable for one’s academic behavior.
Acts of academic dishonesty include:
 Cheating: Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or
study aids; use of any unauthorized assistance, resources, materials or electronic/cellular
devices with or without photographic capability in taking quizzes, tests or examinations and
the acquisition, without permission, of a test or other academic material belonging to Joliet
Junior College, to any department, or to any staff. This includes opening, reviewing, copying
or other tampering with computer files not belonging to the student.
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Plagiarism: The reproduction of ideas, words or statements of another person as ones’ own
without acknowledgement or use of an agency engaged in the selling of term papers or
other academic materials.
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Unauthorized Collaboration: Intentionally sharing or working together in an academic
exercise when such actions are not approved by the course instructor.
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Falsification and Fabrication: Intentional and unauthorized falsification or invention of any
information or citation furnished to any college official, faculty member or office.
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Facilitation of Academic Dishonesty: Permitting or attempting to help another to violate the
academic honor code; Alteration or sabotage of another student's work, such as tampering
with laboratory experiments, copying networked computer files, etc.
Academic misconduct will not be tolerated in this class. Student’s found in violation of the
College’s policy on Academic Dishonesty will receive a failing grade in the course, may be
subject to course withdrawal and will be referred to the Dean of Students for a violation of the
Academic Honor Code for procedures as defined by the Code.
G. College Statement about grades of 'F' and withdrawal from class
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Students may withdraw from a course by processing an add/drop form during regular
office hours through the Registration and Records Office at Main Campus or Romeoville
Campus, or by phone at 815-744-2200. Please note the withdrawal dates listed on your
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bill or student schedule. Every course has its own withdrawal date. Failure to withdraw
properly may result in a failing grade of “F” in the course.
At any time prior to the deadline dates established, an instructor may withdraw a
student from class because of poor attendance, poor academic performance or
inappropriate academic behavior, such as, but not limited to, cheating or plagiarism.
H. Intellectual Property
Students own and hold the copyright to the original work they produce in class. It is a widely
accepted practice to use student work as part of the college's internal self-evaluation,
assessment procedures, or other efforts to improve teaching and learning and in promoting
programs and recruiting new students. If you do not wish your work to be used in this manner,
please inform the instructor.
I.
Student Code of Conduct
Each student is responsible for reading and adhering to the Student Code of Conduct as stated
in the college catalog. All students enrolled at Joliet Junior College are expected to demonstrate
qualities of integrity, honesty, civility and respect. These values are important to the learning
environment and are expected to be exhibited in conduct of the entire college community, both
in and out of the classroom setting. JJC recognizes the rights of its students guaranteed by the
Constitutions of the United States and the State of Illinois, which include a student's right within
the institution to freedom of speech, inquiry assembly, peaceful pursuit of an education, and
reasonable use of services and facilities of the College. The College further recognizes each
student’s procedural right to due process, including notice, a speedy and fair hearing and
appeal.
In the interest of maintaining order on campus and guaranteeing the broadest range of
freedom, students must comply with the Code of Conduct. Each student is responsible for
reading and complying with the Code of Conduct, which is printed in the college catalog and the
student handbook. Behavior found to be in violation of the code may become part of the
student's educational record. Improper conduct will not be tolerated and will result in
disciplinary action that may include dismissal and withdrawal from the course per the College’s
Code of Conduct.
Per the Code of Conduct, the Responsible Student Should:
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Arrive on time to class
Read the course syllabus
Demonstrate respect in expressing opinions and listening to others
Silence cell phone and no texting during class
Attend every class session
Come to class prepared; expect an average of 2 hours homework for every hour in class
Participate in classroom activities
Understand and demonstrate the instructor's behavior expectations
Complete all assignments in a timely manner
Remain in class until dismissed
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Give the instructor your full attention
Communicate with the instructor according to his or her instructions (phone, e-mail,
etc.)
Notify the instructor regarding problems with any of the above
Absolutely no surfing of the web including online messaging, email correspondence, etc.
Is allowed during the class unless working on an assigned project or at class break time
Sexual Harassment
Joliet Junior College seeks to foster a community environment in which all members respect and
trust each other. In a community in which persons respect and trust each other, there is no
place for sexual harassment. JJC has a strong policy prohibiting the sexual harassment of one
member of the college community by another. See Catalog or Student Handbook.
K. Student Support http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/pages/default.aspx
a. Disability Services: http://www.jjc.edu/disability-services/Pages/default.aspx. Student
Accommodations and Resources (StAR): If you need disability-related accommodations,
specialized tutoring, or assistive technology in this class, if you have emergency medical
information you wish to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the
building must be evacuated, please inform me immediately. Please see me privately after
class or at my office. New students should request accommodations and support by
scheduling an appointment with the Student Accommodations and Resources (StAR) Office,
Campus Center A1125, (815) 280-2230.
b. Tutoring: http://www.jjc.edu/tlc/Pages/default.aspx
c. Counseling and Advising: http://www.jjc.edu/counseling/Pages/faq.aspx
d. Academic Resources: http://www.jjc.edu/academic-resources/Pages/default.aspx
e. Support Programs: http://www.jjc.edu/support-programs-services/Pages/default.aspx
f. Technology Support: http://www.jjc.edu/services-for-students/Pages/technologysupport.aspx
L. My Degree Progress is a computerized system to track a student’s progress toward graduation.
The report indicates every course and places these courses into their appropriate category as a
General Education, Major Course, or Elective, according to the degree requirements. This tool is
useful for preparing before an advising appointment, for planning, for registering, and for
checking that the student is on track for
graduation. https://eresources.jjc.eduhttps://eresources.jjc.edu”
M. iCampus: CANVAS Online Learning
We will be using the CANVAS classroom support software this semester. You can access this via
the Internet from any computer, home, workplace or at the college.
You will find announcements, course documents, assignments, current grades, etc. posted there
for this course. You should access this information at least a few times a week to remain current
with announcements. For technical assistance, visit the Help in CANVAS. You may find a solution
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to your problem through frequently asked questions, various tutorials; live chat, email and 24/7
help line. Personal face-to-face help is available in the iCampus Technology Center for Teaching
and Learning in Room J-4019 on the Main Campus.
CANVAS can be used for communicating via email to your instructor and classmates. Once
logged into CANVAS, any awaiting messages can be read and new messages created. Please
utilize this system for correspondence related to this course. You can set up your CANVAS
account to forward any email received there to another account of your choice.
You should also make sure your campus email account is active. This JJC email was created for
you automatically when you registered for classes. Make sure you are checking your email
periodically for college announcements and information.
SUMMARY
There is much to learn in this class that requires a high level of dedication. The instructor’s main
goal is to provide the means such that the student can master the required skills and concepts
to understand and enjoy learning the principles of Architectural Graphics. Please feel free at any
time to ask questions, offer insight and contribute to you and your classmates learning process.
The engineering industry is founded on teamwork and if we take that approach in our
classroom, we can all contribute to the success of this course.
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Topical Outline ARCH 120 M/W
Note: Subject to change throughout the semester to meet student needs
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
5/10
Intro to Commercial Drafting
The Commercial Building
HOLIDAY – NO CLASS
Building Codes and Accessibility
Building Codes and Accessibility
Vertical Circulation: Stairs and Elevators
JEFFERIS
Text Chapter
44
43
-9 & 42
42
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CHING
Text Chapter
-2
-2.05-2.07
2.05-2.07, 9.26-9.30
9.02-9.17
Sections and Details and Specifications
36-38, 8
ALL
Wood Light Frame and Heavy Timber
27, 28
4.26-4.40, 5.41-5.49
6.17, 6.19-6.30
Structural Loading and Design
29-32
2.08-2.12, 2.20
HOLIDAY – NO CLASS
Projects
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Masonry Construction
43
5.14-5.33
Concrete Construction
43
4.04-4.13, 5.04-5.13
6.04-6.05
Dates
Topic
1/9 and
1/11
1/16 and
1/18
1/23 and
1/25
1/30 and
2/1
2/6 and
2/8
2/13 and
2/15
2/20 and
2/22
2/27 and
3/1
3/6 and
3/8
3/13 and
3/15
3/20 and
3/22
3/27 and
3/29
4/3 and
4/5
4/10 and
4/12
4/17 and
4/19
4/24 and
4/26
5/1 and
5/3
SPRING BREAK - NO CLASS
Steel Construction
43
Exterior Envelope
Doors and Windows
Supp.
4.14-4.24, 5.35-5.40
6.06-6.15, 6.18
7.24-7.50
8.02-8.38
Commercial Roofing and Roof Plans
22
7.02-7.22
Reflected Ceiling Plans
32
10.08, 10.22-23
Site Analysis and Plans
13
ALL
Supp.
Varies: 9, 10
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Finishes, Special Construction, Interiors
Construction Project
FINAL EXAM Wednesday May 10th, 7:45am
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