Faculty Syllabus

WLDG 1413: Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders (4-3-3).  A study of industrial blue­prints.  Emphasis on terminology, symbols, graphic description, and welding processes, including systems of meas­urement and industry standards.  Interpretation of plans and drawings used by in­dustry.  Instruction in the computer design of column splices, beam splices, and other welded connections using software employed by the structural detailing industry. 

For successful progression within this course, student should take WLDG 1428 before or at the same time as WLDG 1413.

Prerequisites

For successful progression within this course, student should take WLDG 1428 before or at the same time as WLDG 1413.

Attendance/ Class Participation

Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.  If you accumulate unexcused absences exceeding 10% of the total eighty clock-hours required for this course by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, you will be dropped from class.  You will receive the grade of W.  If the final semester withdrawal date has passed, you will receive the grade of F.

Your absences will be recorded on the last page of your Projects List presented at the back of this syllabus.  It is your responsibility—not your instructor’s—to keep track of your absences.

Excessive absences result in (1) your failure to progress towards the objectives of the course, (2) unfair demands on your instructor's time by taking him/her away from responsible students in order to catch you up on missed assignments, and most important (3) you become an increased safety risk due to your diminished familiarity with hazardous equipment and safety protocols.

In the event the college or campus closes due to unforeseen circumstances (for example, severe weather or other emergency), the student is responsible for communicating with their professor during the closure and completing any assignments or other activities designated by their professor as a result of class sessions being missed.

Computer Flash Drive

You will need to purchase a flash drive (also called a jump drive or a thumb drive) for saving your computer assignments.  AutoDesk Inventor files are memory intensive, so you must purchase at least a 256MB flash drive; however, with the rapid progress of technology, this is considered a low-capacity flash drive.  They are now available in 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and greater capacities, but cost becomes a factor with higher-capacity models.  Even a low-capacity 256MB flash drive will easily store your assignments for this course and the subsequent Advanced Blueprint course.

Calculator

It is vital that you use a calculator to perform the numerous calculations required for this course, both in day-to-day activities, but especially when taking examinations requiring you to convert between decimals and fractions.  Your choices are to (1) use the calculator built into your computer, accessed by typing the computer key located at the top of your keyboard, or (2) purchase a standard, low-cost, hand-held calculator.  It is not necessary for it to be programmable, have a high-capacity memory, or perform trigonometric functions.  We will be using only the most common functions of multiply/divide/add/subtract. 

You will not be allowed to use a construction calculator that converts directly between decimals and fractions.  While these calculators are convenient for repetitive field work, they rob you of the initiative of learning how to use a common calculator for times when a construction calculator is unavailable.

Textbooks

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology “Symbols for Welding”

Suggested sources where this textbook can be obtained:

1. http://www.amazon.com
2. www.welding.org

Your final grade will be based on your completion of the following criteria:

AUTODESK INVENTOR PROJECTS - 40%

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1. Base Plate - 2%

2. Lower Column - 2%

3. Column Splice Plate - 2%

4. Lower Column Drawing - 2%

5. Structural Bolt - 2%

6. Structural Nut - 2%

7. Structural Washer - 2%

8. Backing Bar - 2%

9. Gather sheet- 2%

10. Upper Column - 2%

11. Cap Plate - 2%

12. Shear Plate - 2%

13. Stiffener - 2%

14. Column Splice Assembly - 4%

15. Projects Portfolio - 10%

Autodesk Inventor™ project list is subject to change dependent on industry needs, new technology, and general class progression. Additional projects may be assigned at professor's discretion.

Portfolio of Autodesk Inventor™ projects must be in clear sheet protectors in a 3-ring notebook.

EXAMS/QUIZZES/CLASS PARTICIPATION - 60%

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Quizzes and Participation - 10%

Safety Exam- 10%

Exam No. 1 - 10%

Exam No. 2 - 10%

Exam No. 3 - 10%

Exam No. 4 - 10%

Course Learning Outcomes

Define terms and abbreviations; interpret views, lines, dimensions, detail drawings and welding symbols; identify structural shapes; demonstrate the proper use of measuring devices; calculate dimensions; and develop bill of materials.