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COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides students with the basic skills they will need to prepare a wide
range of Instrument drawings. It presents a step by step approach to the basic fundamentals students will need to
begin a successful career in industrial instrumentation and design.
PREREQUISITE: DTFG 1305 or a working knowledge of drafting basics.
TEXT BOOK: All students will be required to purchase the textbook.
INSTRUMENTATION, Fifth Edition:
By: Franklyn W. Kirk, Thomas A. Weedon, and Philip Kirk Publisher: American Technical Publishers, (ATP).
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units will be assigned either as homework or class work, at the instructor's option. (Refer to the "Course Outline &
Assignment" document for scheduled weekly activities Refer to the "Drafting Equipment & Supplies" list for
drafting equipment requirements.) The student should bring the Study Guide, textbook, and drafting instruments
every day, unless otherwise instructed.
SCANS SKILLS:
The Department of Labor has identified skill sets that U.S. employers want most in entry level employees. It is our
commitment to prepare every student with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in todays dynamic
environment. Toward this end the following skills will be included in this course:
Decision making: specifies goals and constraints, generates alternatives, considers risks and chooses
best alternative.
Organize/maintain information: Organizes, processes, and maintains written or computerized records
and other forms of information in a systematic fashion.
Arithmetic: performs basic computations; uses basic numerical concepts such as whole numbers and
percentages in practical solutions, makes reasonable estimates of arithmetic results without a calculator
and uses tables, graphs, diagrams, and charts to obtain and convey quantitative information.
Work with teams: work cooperatively with others and contribute to groups with ideas, suggestions, and
effort.
Reading: locate, understand, and interpret written information in documents, manuals, graphs, and
schedules to perform tasks.
Sociability: demonstrate understanding, friendliness, adaptability, empathy and politeness in new and
ongoing settings.
COURSE CURRICULUM STATEMENT:
The student will be presented with problems in which they must establish their objective and organize and maintain
appropriate documentation and dimensioned drawing details in achieving their objective.
GRADING: Exams and assignments will be given during the semester that will determine how successful the
student is mastering the course material and basic skills. If a student is having limited success at mastering the
course material, he/she must contact the instructor for assistance.
Grading Percentage
Quizzes
Exams
Final exam
Home & Lab work
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS: Drawing and problem assignments from some chapters will be assigned to enhance
the learning of the Instrumentation Drafting. Each assignment will stress the basic skills that a student must have to
gain proficiency in the use of problems. The assignment will enhance the student ability to produce a clear and
accurate drawings.
LATE ASSIGNMENT POLICY: Students are encouraged to turn assignments in on time if at all possible. This
allows the instructor to grade the work, return it to the student and the student use the feedback as a learning tool.
MAKE8UP TEST/PROJECT POLICY: NO make up test is given for any exams or quizzes and the final
examination.
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Using materials during a test that are not authorized by the person giving the test;
Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of an un
administered test;
"Plagiarism" means the misuse of another's work and the deliberate incorporation of that work into work you offer
for credit. "Collusion" means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing work offered for credit.
Determination of scholastic dishonesty will be at the discretion of the instructor.
Reference the following web link for additional information: http://www.hccs.cc.tx.us/handbookiStudentP.htm
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Course Schedule
Instrumentation Drafting
DFTG 2308
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