Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Basic Drawings & Specifications

 Title Abbreviation:   BASIC DRAWINGS/SPECIFICA

 Department:    APPRC

 Course #:    7

 Credits:    1

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    1

 CIP:    460201

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

Introduction to effective techniques for reading and comprehending drawings. Covers architectural building drawings focusing on construction definitions, wall types and life/safety components found on the drawings.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Identify and understand the nomenclature and components for working drawings.
  2. Identify and describe the �language of blueprints,� including basic symbols, abbreviations and lines used for drawings.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to accurately interpret plan views, elevation drawings, detail drawings and section drawings.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Nomenclature and components for working drawings.
  2. The �language of blueprints,� including basic symbols, abbreviations and lines used for drawings.
  3. Plan views, elevation drawings, detail drawings and section drawings.