CCE100 - Basic Construction Methods and Technology
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Subject Title
Basic Construction Methods and Technology
Subject Description
This course provides an introduction to basic blueprint reading and common methods of construction. Students will use construction drawings to discuss topics ranging from soil evacuation to roof design. Legal concepts of building/planning codes and statutes are discussed. Students will gain a foundation of residential/commercial construction principles and codes in practice today.
Credit Status
One credit towards the Construction Estimator Certificate
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:
| 1. | Describe the design construction sequence. | |
| 2. | Recognize a variety of views used in construction drawings. | |
| 3. | Read basic construction blueprints. | |
| 4. | Examine residential/commercial construction principles. | |
| 5. | Discuss legal concepts of building/planning codes and statutes. |
Essential Employability Skills
• Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
• Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
• Execute mathematical operations accurately.
• Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.
• Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
• Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
• Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.
Academic Integrity
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Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.
Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.
Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.
Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.
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Prerequisite(s)
Recommended. A sound mathematics and English background is important for success in this course.
Topic Outline
| 1.0 | The Design Construction Sequence | ||
| 1.1 | Identify the professionals included in the design and planning of a house. | ||
| 1.2 | Recognize views - oblique, isometric, and orthographic drawings. Identify plan views, elevators and sections. | ||
| 1.3 | Identify the scales used on a construction drawing. Read an architect’s scale. | ||
| 1.4 | Identify dashed, dimension and centerlines. Recognize leaders, cutting-plane lines and read an architect’s scale. | ||
| 1.5 | Identify and list Symbols such as Door and window symbols, Materials symbols Electrical and mechanical symbols. | ||
| 1.6 | Read Elevations including orient building elevations to building plans, explain the kinds of information shown on elevations. | ||
| 1.7 | Locate and explain information shown on section and Details views, large-scale details. | ||
| 2.0 | Site Planning | ||
| 2.1 | Identify work to be included in clearing a building site according to the plans. Interpret grading indicators on a site plan. | ||
| 2.2 | Establish the lay out building lines according to a site plan. Recognize the use of a leveling instrument to measure angles and depths of excavations. | ||
| 2.3 | Interpret symbols and notes used to describe the site. | ||
| 2.4 | Locate all information on a set of drawings pertaining to footing design. Discuss applicable building codes pertaining to building design. | ||
| 2.5 | Determine the locations and dimensions of foundation walls indicated on a set of drawings. Describe special features indicated for the foundation on a set of drawings. | ||
| 2.6 | Explain information for control of ground water as shown on a set of drawings. | ||
| 2.7 | Locate a particular building or plan within a large development drawing package. | ||
| 2.8 | Explain the relationships between various drawings for construction projects. | ||
| 3.0 | Framing, Flooring and Wall Systems | ||
| 3.1 | Recognize framing Systems types, platform, balloon, post-and-beam in drawings. | ||
| 3.2 | Locate columns and piers and describe each from drawings. | ||
| 3.3 | Describe the sill construction shown on a set of drawings. | ||
| 3.4 | Identify the size, direction and spacing of floor joists according to a set of drawings. | ||
| 3.5 | Describe the floor framing around openings in a floor. | ||
| 3.6 | Establish the laying out Walls and Partitions. Describe the layout of a house from its floor plans. | ||
| 3.7 | Locate specific dimensions given on floor plans. | ||
| 3.8 | Describe typical rough openings. Locate and interpret specific information for framing openings. | ||
| 4.0 | Roof Construction Elements | ||
| 4.1 | Recognize roof Construction Terms. | ||
| 4.2 | Define the terms used in laying out and constructing a roof. | ||
| 4.3 | State roof pitches as a ratio of rise to run or as a fraction. | ||
| 4.4 | Locate information about trusses on plans, elevations and sections. | ||
| 4.5 | Locate information about roof construction on drawings. | ||
| 4.6 | Calculate the length of common rafters and rafter tails when overhang is given. | ||
| 4.7 | Interpret information shown on window and door details. | ||
| 5.0 | Decks and Finished Site Work | ||
| 5.1 | Locate and identify the heating and air conditioning equipment shown on the mechanical plan for a house. | ||
| 5.2 | Identify the electrical symbols shown on a plan. | ||
| 6.0 | Commercial Construction and Structural Drawings | ||
| 6.1 | Describe the major differences between light-frame construction and heavy commercial construction. | ||
| 6.2 | Explain the differences between foundations for heavy structures and those for light-frame buildings. Describe the footings for columns and walls, including dimensions and reinforcement. | ||
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6.3 |
Utilize the plans, elevations, and details to describe the layout of the rooms and spaces in a large commercial building. | ||
| 6.4 | Interpret the information found on a foundation plan | ||
| 6.5 | Describe common structural steel shapes and their designations. | ||
| 6.6 | Identify and briefly describe the major pieces of HVAC equipment to be used in a building. | ||
| 6.7 | Explain the information found on a lighting plan. | ||
| 6.8 | Explain the information on a schematic diagram. | ||
| 6.9 | List the equipment served by an individual branch circuit using electrical plans, riser drawings and schedules. | ||
Mode of Instruction
On line Delivery
This may involve the use of the following:
- digital materials and/or a text
- group discussions
- interaction with your instructor
- online activities
Prescribed Texts
Understanding Construction Drawings (7th Edition)
Huth, M. W.,
Thomson Delmar Learning
ISBN 9781337408639
Required Supplies
None
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Grading Policyhttp://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/grading-policy.html
| A+ | 90% to 100% |
| A | 80% to 89% |
| B+ | 75% to 79% |
| B | 70% to 74% |
| C+ | 65% to 69% |
| C | 60% to 64% |
| D+ | 55% to 59% |
| D | 50% to 54% |
| F | 0% to 49% (Not a Pass) |
| OR | |
| EXC | Excellent |
| SAT | Satisfactory |
| UNSAT | Unsatisfactory |
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Modes of Evaluation
All the academic policies of the College at which you registered apply. This includes, but is not limited to policies related to grading, supplemental exams, deferred exams and accommodations.
Grading is based on the following marking scheme:
| 10% | Discussion Posts | |
| 60% | Assignments | |
| 30% | Final Exam |
The final exam for this online course is written online. No invigilation is required. The passing grade for this course is 55%.
MINIMUM PERFORMANCE FOR GRADUATION
No student will be eligible to graduate with a Seneca College certificate or diploma if, in more than 30% of the subjects required for graduation, the student has received a "D" grade.
Assignments
- Assignments are due on the date given by the instructor.
- A late penalty of 10% per day is assessed for late assignments, including those not handed in at the beginning of class when due.
- Material will not be accepted after one week following the due date and/or when the marked material is returned to students, whichever comes first.
- Assignments are to be prepared by computer.
Absenteeism and Exams
- Students who are absent for an examination due to an emergency (e.g., motor vehicle accident, hospitalization or death in the family) may provide official documentation within five days of the missed exam and be provided a deferred exam at a later date. Official documentation includes a death notice or an original doctor’s certificate identifying the date, length of time expected absence and the specific reason for the absence. Examinations missed without official documentation and approval result in a grade of zero.
- There are no deferred options for missed tests.
English Proficiency
- All written work should demonstrate the following characteristics for clarity and conciseness:
-spelling and punctuation are correct
-sentences are structured correctly
-main ideas are supported with specific, relevant examples and reasons
-work flows logically through supporting statements/paragraphs
-work is arranged in correct format (e.g., as a report, essay)
-up to 10% of the final grade may be deducted on all work if the above English competencies are not met.
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