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Fall 2009 Class Schedule

Updated: November 19, 2009

Engineering Design Tech (EDT)


EDT 300    Basic Technical Drafting    3 Units

Same As: ENGR 306
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is the first course in drafting for drafting, architectural, and engineering students. Studies include drafting instrument care and use, sketching, scale reading, drafting conventions, lettering, orthographic and pictorial drawings, dimensioning techniques, sections, auxiliary views, surface developments, topographics, and working drawing development. Credit may be earned for EDT 300 or ENGR 306, but not for both. Students are required to provide their own drafting equipment.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          02:00PM-02:50PM   LEC   P.Finley             SCC MAIN TEC 101     27074
TTh          03:00PM-04:20PM   LAB   P.Finley             SCC MAIN TEC 101     
On-Campus

MW           05:00PM-05:50PM   LEC   C.Yost               SCC MAIN TEC 101     27066
MW           06:00PM-07:20PM   LAB   C.Yost               SCC MAIN TEC 101     
On-Campus


EDT 310    Computer Aided Drafting    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: EDT 300 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to computer-assisted drafting (CAD). It covers orthographic and isometric projection concepts. CAD topics include, but are not limited to: Entity Editing; Linetypes; Layers; Entity Drawing; Object Snaps; Grips; Polylines; Dimensioning; Multilines; Pictorial Drawings; Program Customization; Drawing Plotting - Plotters and Printing; Selection Sets and Blocks. Instruction is provided in the commands, application, techniques, standards and settings of CAD software to produce basic technical drawings that conform to current industry standards. A lecture/lab format is used to develop student comprehension of CAD software and to develop appropriate skills required to operate the software in a professional manner in the production of Architectural and Engineering related drawings. This course may be taken two times for credit provided that the software version has changed.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
Sa           08:00AM-09:40AM   LEC   K.Fitzpatrick        SCC MAIN TEC 101     25290
Sa           10:00AM-01:05PM   LAB   K.Fitzpatrick         TBA TBA             
On-Campus

TTh          11:00AM-11:50AM   LEC   P.Finley             SCC MAIN TEC 103     30834
TTh          12:00PM-01:20PM   LAB   P.Finley              TBA TBA             
On-Campus

MW           07:30PM-08:20PM   LEC   H.Evans              SCC MAIN TEC 101     25294
MW           08:30PM-09:50PM   LAB   H.Evans              SCC MAIN TEC 101     
On-Campus


EDT 312    Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting    3 Units

Prerequisite: EDT 310 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is a second course in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) that emphasizes advanced CAD commands and design graphics drawing principles and helps develop job-applicable speed and competence on AutoCAD software. Topics include but are not limited to: Windows Explorer; Paths and Filenames, Directory Structures; CAD Layering Standards; Floor Plans: Limits, Layers, Scale Factors; Drawing Sheet Sizes; Limits; Zoom xP; AutoCAD Geometric Calculator; AutoCAD Filters and Selection Sets; Architectural Dimension settings; AutoCAD Customization; Command Aliases; Toolbar and Menu Customization; Macros; POP Sections; Menugroups /Image Tile Menus; Preferences/Profiles/Advanced Plotting Techniques; Attributes; Scripts and Bill of Materials. This course offers in-service training and upward mobility training to the professional CAD drafter. Emphasis is on in-office related production skills and program customization. This course may be taken two times for credit, provided that the software version has changed.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          05:00PM-05:50PM   LEC   P.Finley              TBA TBA             25300
TTh          06:00PM-07:20PM   LAB   P.Finley              TBA TBA             
On-Campus


EDT 314    Advanced Computer Assisted Drafting and Design    2 Units

Prerequisite: EDT 310 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers advanced study in computer aided drafting with emphasis on construction related topics. Course subject areas include basic three-dimensional studies, pictorial (isometric) and three dimensional drawings and dimensioning; customization using the AutoLISP programming language; use of database application to integrate drawing and schedule information in project drawing sets; 3D and UCS Coordinate Systems; Spherical and Cylindrical Coordinates; Solids and Primitives; Solid Model Editing 3D Objects; Wireframes; 3D Faces, Rendering; Light Sources and Backgrounds; Raster and PostScript Files, and applications of CAD to drawing development. The concepts also relate to other computer drafting applications. This course may be taken two times for credit provided that the software version has changed.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          07:30PM-08:00PM   LEC   K.Davis              SCC MAIN TEC 103     25308
TTh          08:10PM-09:30PM   LAB   K.Davis              SCC MAIN TEC 103     
On-Campus


EDT 320    Architectural/Structural Drafting    4 Units

Prerequisite: EDT 300 and EDT 310 with grades of "C" or better or equivalent.
Course Transferable to CSU, Green Course Green Course
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This course provides instruction in drafting practices involving building construction drawings and specifications and surveying practices related to construction work. This course may be taken two times for credit, provided that the software version has changed.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           05:00PM-05:50PM   LEC   P.Finley             SCC MAIN TEC 103     25304
MW           06:00PM-09:05PM   LAB   P.Finley             SCC MAIN TEC 103     
On-Campus


EDT 340    Plumbing and Piping Systems Design I    2 Units

Prerequisite: EDT 300 and EDT 310 with grades of "C" or better or equivalent.
Course Transferable to CSU, Green Course Green Course
Hours: 36 hours LEC
Description: This course provides introductory level instruction in the design of water, waste, and gas piping systems for residential and commercial buildings including study of the materials, methods, codes, and practices. This course may be taken two times for credit, provided that the code version or the software version has changed.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TBA          TBA               LEC   K.Fitzpatrick        SCC MAIN Online     28278
Online Class. For further information, please contact Kenneth Fitzpatrick at
fitzpak@scc.losrios.edu


EDT 342    Plumbing and Piping Systems Design II    2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC
Description: This course provides further instruction in the design of water, waste, and gas piping systems, for residential and commercial buildings including study of the materials, methods, codes, and practices. This course may be taken two times for credit, provided that the Code version or the software version has changed.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TBA          TBA               LEC   K.Fitzpatrick        SCC MAIN Online     28280
Online Class. For further information, please contact Kenneth Fitzpatrick at
fitzpak@scc.losrios.edu


EDT 350    Electrical and Electronics Drafting/Design Problem Solving    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in EDT 352.
Course Transferable to CSU, Green Course Green Course
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course involves problem solving related to electrical and electronics drafting, formula solutions, application of Ohms Law, series-parallel circuitry, basic electrical power and sizing formula, and general lighting calculations. This course may be taken two times for credit, provided that the software version has changed.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
Th           05:00PM-06:15PM   LEC   K.Fitzpatrick        SCC MAIN TEC 101     29010
TBA          TBA               LEC   K.Fitzpatrick        SCC MAIN TEC 101     29010
Hybrid Class. For further information, please contact Kenneth Fitzpatrick at
fitzpak@scc.losrios.edu


EDT 352    Electrical and Electronics Drafting Design    4 Units

Prerequisite: EDT 300 and EDT 310 with grades of "C" or better or equivalent.
Course Transferable to CSU, Green Course Green Course
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This course provides instruction in basic electron theory, electrical/electronic circuitry, drafting practices involving residential, commercial, industrial electrical drawings, material specifications, and an introduction to printed circuit board layout. Field trips to local construction projects or existing installation or manufacturing facilities may be included. Course work involves applying calculations from EDT 350 to design basic electrical power wiring, lighting, and control signal systems. This course may be taken two times for credit, provided that the Code version or the software version has changed.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
Th           06:30PM-07:20PM   LEC   K.Fitzpatrick        SCC MAIN TEC 101     29012
TBA          TBA               LEC   K.Fitzpatrick        SCC MAIN TEC 101     29012
Th           07:30PM-10:35PM   LAB   K.Fitzpatrick        SCC MAIN TEC 101     
Hybrid Class. For further information, please contact Kenneth Fitzpatrick at
fitzpak@scc.losrios.edu

Fall 2009 Class Schedule

Updated: November 19, 2009

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