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bcit.ca/study/outlines/20153036087

School:

School of Construction and the Environment

Program:

Architectural and Building Technology

Course Credits:

Start Date:

September 08, 2015

End Date:

November 24, 2015

Total Hours:

36

Total Weeks:

12

Hours/Weeks:

Delivery Type:

Lecture/Lab

Prerequisites:

BLDC 2400

CRN:

36087

Name: Won-Seok Jang

Email: Instructor to provide
Location: NE1-332R
Office Hours: Instructor to provide

Continues from BLDC 2400 utilizing the most recent release of the software. Emphasis is on application of
software in production of drawings for presentation, development and building permits, and working
drawings.

This course will outline various AutoCAD applications and provide practical exercises throughout the term.
The course will prepare the student to use the current version of the software as a drafting and design tool.
It will also update the student with the latest practices in applying the appropriate tools for the designated
tasks.

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Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

Produce a set of construction documents, which can be submitted to any Local Municipality for a
Development or Building permit.
Plot large format drawings and use layout / paper space to optimize the display of the model.
Use blocks and attributes to expedite the drawing process and enhance the monitoring of
information within the drawing database.
Use various drawing techniques to enhance an architectural design drawing.
Construct an isometric drawing and construction detail.

Criteria

Comments

Lab
Assignments

15

Students must complete and hand in all assignments, the term project, and
write the mid-term and final exam to receive a pass grade for the course. Late
assignments will have 25% of grade deducted per week.

Term Project

40

Mid-term

15

Final Exam

30

TOTAL

100%

Required:
Storage Medium: USB storage key (also known as jump/ thumb/ flash drive)
Note: Students also have 500MB of personal storage space on the BCIT Servers H: drive (personal files)
Recommended:
Mastering AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015 - George Omura or Similar book for reference
Three ring binder, calculator, imperial scale

Information for Students

Assignments: Late assignments will have 25% taken off grade per week of delay. Assignments must be
done on an individual basis unless otherwise specified by the instructor.
Makeup Tests, Exams or Quizzes: There will be no makeup tests, exams or quizzes. If you miss a test,
exam or quiz without prior discussion with instructor, you will receive zero marks. Exceptions may be made
for documented medical reasons or extenuating circumstances. In such a case, it is the responsibility of
the student to inform the instructor immediately.
Illness: A doctors note is required for any illness causing you to miss assignments, quizzes, tests,
projects, or exam. At the discretion of the instructor, you may complete the work missed or have the work
prorated.
Ethics: BCIT assumes that all students attending the Institute will follow a high standard of ethics.
Incidents of cheating or plagiarism may, therefore, result in a grade of zero for the assignment,
quiz, test, exam, or project for all parties involved and/or expulsion from the course.
Attendance: The attendance policy as outlined in the current BCIT Calendar will be enforced. Attendance
will be taken at the beginning of each session. Students not present at that time will be recorded as absent.

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Assignment Details
Assignment information will be distributed as required.
Note: The course schedule on the following page is subject to change dependent on class skill level. A
revised schedule will be handed out if needed.

Transfer Credit
Equivalent Part-time Studies courses may be transferable to the Architectural and Building Engineering
Technology diploma program based on the recommendations of the diploma instructor and the program
head. In order to be considered for a course credit, students must already be accepted into the diploma
program and are required to demonstrate competency of the subject matter by having earned a minimum
final grade in the equivalent course. Please refer to http://www.bcit.ca/study/programs
/5910diplt#entry 1 for current information regarding transfer credits into the full-time diploma program.

Due
Date

Date

Material Covered

Readings

Assignment

Week 1

Overview, Autocad 1 review; Drawing &

Layer Setup

Ch. 1-3, 5

Template Assignment Week 3

Ch. 4, 5

Block Assignment

Week4

Week 3 Adding Attributes to Blocks; Extracting Data Ch. 13

Term Project Module 1

Week 11

Week 4 External References (Xrefs)

Ch. 7, 15

Term Project Module 2

Week 11

Week 5 Paperspace Layouts and Viewports

Ch. 8

Term Project Module 3

Week 11

Week 2 Blocks and WBlocks

In Lab (approx 30
min.)

Week 6 Mid-Term Exam

Week 7 User Coordinate System (UCS); Views
Week 8

Annotative scale, eTransmit; Attaching

Images

Week 9 Introduction to 3D
Week
10

Term Project Review

Week
11

Term Project Plotting

Week
12

Final Exam

Ch. 7, 22

Term Project Module 4

Week 11

Ch. 10, 12, 14,

27

eTransmit
Assignment

In Class

Ch. 21

Ch. 15

Term Project due!

Study for Final Exam!
In Lab (approx. 2.5
hours)

The following statements are in accordance with the BCIT Policies 5101, 5102, 5104, and 7507, and their
accompanying procedures. To review these policies and procedures please click on the links below.

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Attendance/Illness:
In case of illness or other unavoidable cause of absence, the student must communicate as soon as
possible with his/her instructor or Program Head or Chief Instructor, indicating the reason for the absence.
Prolonged illness of three or more consecutive days must have a BCIT medical certificate sent to the
department. Excessive absence may result in failure or immediate withdrawal from the course or program.
Please see Policy 5101 - Student Regulations, and accompanying procedures 2
Academic Integrity:
Violation of academic integrity, including plagiarism, dishonesty in assignments, examinations, or other
academic performances are prohibited and will be handled in accordance with Policy 5104 - Academic
Integrity and Appeals, and accompanying procedures. 3
Accommodation:
Any student who may require accommodation from BCIT because of a physical or mental disability should
refer to BCIT's Policy on Accommodation for Students with Disabilities (Policy #4501), and contact BCIT's
Disability Resource Centre (SW1 2360, 604-451-6963) at the earliest possible time. Requests for
accommodation must be made to the Disability Resource Centre, and should not be made to a course
instructor or Program area.
Any student who needs special assistance in the event of a medical emergency or building evacuation
(either because of a disability or for any other reason) should promptly inform their course instructor(s) and
the Disability Resource Centre of their personal circumstances.
Human Rights, Harassment and Discrimination:
The BCIT community is made up of individuals from every ability, background, experience and identity,
each contributing uniquely to the richness and diversity of the BCIT community as a whole. In recognition
of this, and the intrinsic value of our diversity, BCIT seeks to foster a climate of collaboration,
understanding and mutual respect between all members of the community and ensure an inclusive
accessible working and learning environment where everyone can succeed.Campus Mediation Services is
a supportive resource for both students and employees of BCIT, to foster a respectful learning and working
environment. Any student who feels that they are experiencing discrimination or harassment (personal or
human rights-related) can confidentially access this resource for advice and support. Please see Policy
7507 Harassment and Discrimination and accompanying procedure. 4
Students should make themselves aware of additional Education, Administration, Safety and other BCIT
policies listed at http://www.bcit.ca/about/administration/policies.shtml 5

Attempts:Students must successfully complete a course within a maximum of three (3) attempts at the
course. Students with two attempts in a single course will be allowed to repeat the course only upon
special written permission from the Associate Dean. Students who have not successfully completed a
course within three attempts will not be eligible to graduate from their respective program.

I verify that the content of this course outline is current.

Won-Seok Jang, Instructor
September 02, 2015
I verify that this course outline has been reviewed.
Beverly McQuarrie, Program Head
September 02, 2015
I verify that this course outline has been reviewed and complies with BCIT policy.
Jennie Moore, Associate Dean

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September 03, 2015

Note: Should changes be required to the content of this course outline, students will be given reasonable
notice.

1. bcit.ca/5910diplt#entry
2. bcit.ca/files/pdf/policies/5101.pdf
3. bcit.ca/files/pdf/policies/5104.pdf
4. bcit.ca/files/pdf/policies/7507.pdf
5. bcit.ca/about/administration/policies

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