Syllabus
Advanced Blueprint Interpretation and Cost Analysis

Syllabus Sections

Publish Date

01/21/2021 07:12:31

Advanced Blueprint Interpretation and Cost Analysis

WLDG-2431

Credit Spring 2021
01/19/2021 - 05/16/2021

Course Information

Section 004
Distance Learning
ONL DIL
Graham Howison

Section 004
Laboratory
ONL DIL
Graham Howison

Office Hours

  • T Th
    7 am - 8 am
    RVS
    Office hours on Monday & Wednesday by appointment only.
    Ghowison@austincc.edu

Course Requirements

Readings

Hobart welding symbols

Course Subjects

Course Description

WLDG 2431: Advanced Blueprint Interpretation and Cost Analysis (4-3-3)  A con­tinuation of WLDG 1413: Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders.  Emphasis placed on inspection, cost analysis and estimating, including instruction in basic drafting skills.  Instruction in pipe template and layout development using software employed by the pipe detailing industry.  Course includes components in both the computer design of piping assemblies, as well as the actual welding of those assemblies.  Students will learn cost analysis by creating spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel™ and word processing by creating contract proposals using Microsoft Word™.  This course meets the College’s computer literacy requirement for the Associate of Applied Science degrees in Welding Technology.  Course Fee: $50.00 ; Course Type: W 

 

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Course Learning Outcomes

Use terms, abbreviations, and weld symbols to interpret advanced shop drawings or blueprints; use mathematical procedures to solve problems; and estimate construction costs and materials.