INSTRUCTOR CAD131 FALL10 SYLLABUS
Syllabus: CADD 133 - ARCHITECTURAL AUTOCAD Course Information Credits: CADD 133 = 3.0 Prerequisites: “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in CADD 120 or ENGR 119 or equivalent. Lectures: MW 7:00PM – 9:50PM Location: Building F 601 Course dates: See Schedule Instructor: Will Harris Email: [email protected] Required text: Mastering Revit Architecture 2011 Resource Website: www.student.autodesk.com
Course Description This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of Revit Architecture with a focus specifically on project based use of the Revit Toolset. Students learn how the strength of software is employed to automate the design and the documentation process. Students will independently complete basic plan, section and elevation drawings along with 3D perspectives, and presentation drawings.
SLO Student Learning Outcomes / Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate an understaing of and the ability to apply, as applicable, the following: Understanding Revit Architecture Vocabulary and Use Revit terminology BIM terminology Why BIM over CAD Grasp of all major Tools for Both Building Design and Construction Documentation Model tools Annotation tools Project Browser Views and Sheets Knowledge of Resources available for Revit Architecture information and support AutoDesk resources/ support Internet Resources Trouble Shooting
Course Outline There will weekly reading the book as well as a number of Projects though out the 16 week course. There will be three tests and one Final. Quizzes will be given throughout the course.
Instruction Methods: Lectures, Labs, use of A/V equipment, individual and group projects, Extra Credit: Written Assignments, Projects, Other
SYLLABUS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Grading Grades will be determined by a simple points system, all Projects will be give a point value, Final Grades are a result of actual points versus points possible.
Topic Final Projects
% of Letter %% Grade Grade 35% A 90%
Small Projects
25%
B
Test 1 + Test 2
25%
C
Class Participation
10%
D
Extra Credit
5%
F
Homework / Projects
Projects are each worth 10 - 50 points. 80% All Projects shall be saved in this format: Project#_Lastname 70% Projects are due at the Start of Class of Due Date 60% Student loses 2 points if the assignment is turned in late. 2 points are lost each additional week the assignment is late. 50%
Projects There will be many projects throughout the course. Projects have an Objective section to clarify what you are supposed to learn. Projects are graded based on completion of “Key Points” addressed in the project outline.
Final Exam The final will be three fold: a Scranton based test, timed excises and successful completion of the course project. The course project will be addressed in the middle of the semester.
Tests / Quizzes There will be three tests, two of which will be graded, the lowest of the three scores will be dropped. There will be pop quizzes though out the course. Possible Quiz types: M/C T/F, Written, Hands on Revit.
Tentative Test Dates: Date Monday, Oct 5, 2010 Monday, Nov 9, 2010 See Finals Schedule
Test Number 1 2 3 Final
Test information Most Test Questions will be Multiple Choice & T/F Tests may include Exercises 2 out 3 Tests are Graded
Notebook/Portfolio Students will be required to maintain a binder / portfolio: Required content will be addressed throughout the semester: some suggestion: Syllabus Briefing Notes Project Prints
Standards of Student Conduct Students will adhere to the publish “Student Code of Conduct” found in: School Catalog: Page 42 Schedule of classes: Page 6 SYLLABUS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Course Description This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of Revit Architecture with a focus specifically on project based use of the Revit Toolset. Students learn how the strength of software is employed to automate the design and the documentation process. Students will independently complete basic plan, section and elevation drawings along with 3D perspectives, and presentation drawings.
SLO Student Learning Outcomes / Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate an understaing of and the ability to apply, as applicable, the following: Understanding Revit Architecture Vocabulary and Use Revit terminology BIM terminology Why BIM over CAD Grasp of all major Tools for Both Building Design and Construction Documentation Model tools Annotation tools Project Browser Views and Sheets Knowledge of Resources available for Revit Architecture information and support AutoDesk resources/ support Internet Resources Trouble Shooting
Course Outline There will weekly reading the book as well as a number of Projects though out the 16 week course. There will be three tests and one Final. Quizzes will be given throughout the course.
Instruction Methods: Lectures, Labs, use of A/V equipment, individual and group projects, Extra Credit: Written Assignments, Projects, Other
SYLLABUS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Grading Grades will be determined by a simple points system, all Projects will be give a point value, Final Grades are a result of actual points versus points possible.
Topic Final Projects
% of Letter %% Grade Grade 35% A 90%
Small Projects
25%
B
Test 1 + Test 2
25%
C
Class Participation
10%
D
Extra Credit
5%
F
Homework / Projects
Projects are each worth 10 - 50 points. 80% All Projects shall be saved in this format: Project#_Lastname 70% Projects are due at the Start of Class of Due Date 60% Student loses 2 points if the assignment is turned in late. 2 points are lost each additional week the assignment is late. 50%
Projects There will be many projects throughout the course. Projects have an Objective section to clarify what you are supposed to learn. Projects are graded based on completion of “Key Points” addressed in the project outline.
Final Exam The final will be three fold: a Scranton based test, timed excises and successful completion of the course project. The course project will be addressed in the middle of the semester.
Tests / Quizzes There will be three tests, two of which will be graded, the lowest of the three scores will be dropped. There will be pop quizzes though out the course. Possible Quiz types: M/C T/F, Written, Hands on Revit.
Tentative Test Dates: Date Monday, Oct 5, 2010 Monday, Nov 9, 2010 See Finals Schedule
Test Number 1 2 3 Final
Test information Most Test Questions will be Multiple Choice & T/F Tests may include Exercises 2 out 3 Tests are Graded
Notebook/Portfolio Students will be required to maintain a binder / portfolio: Required content will be addressed throughout the semester: some suggestion: Syllabus Briefing Notes Project Prints
Standards of Student Conduct Students will adhere to the publish “Student Code of Conduct” found in: School Catalog: Page 42 Schedule of classes: Page 6 SYLLABUS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
