General Information

• Name: Architectural Drafting I
• Discipline: Computer Aided Drafting (CADD)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Technology

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: CADD 100 or equivalent experience

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Stresses blueprint reading skills. Introduces residential working drawing concepts leading to a full set of professional level working drawings.
Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

II: Course Objectives

Demonstrate an ability to produce a residential floor plan.

Demonstrate an ability to produce a plot plan.

Demonstrate an ability to produce a residential foundation plan.

Demonstrate an ability to produce elevation drawings.

Demonstrate an ability to produce schedules.

Demonstrate an ability to produce section drawings and details.

Demonstrate an ability to interpret and draw an electrical plan.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

The mission of the of Applied Science degree in Drafting Technology is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the current drafting environment.

This course addresses the following AAS degree student learning outcomes:
1. Know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree

2. Are able to do the following:
a. acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement.

c. demonstrate effective communication and computation skills appropriate to the chosen occupational field.

d. utilize appropriate resources to remain current in the chosen occupational field.