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College of Technology and Design

Course Syllabus

HVA100 - Blueprint Reading

Credit Hours: 3

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to reading and interpreting blueprint drawings used in the trades and crafts, including basic techniques for reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications, both residential and commercial. The blueprint lab experiences focus on location of HVAC-R components in a building as well as, dimensions, shape, fabrication and assembly of those components. Students will apply basic mathematics to the solution of print and performance problems. OSHA safety training and assessment is incorporated into this class.

Course Prerequisites

and/or concurrently CSC123

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Assessment of Outcomes

Specified on the course schedule/outline

Grading System
Letter GradeRangeDefinition
A 90-100 Excellent
B 80-89 Above Average
C 70-79 Average
D 60-69 Below Average
F 0-59 Failing
W Withdrawal during weeks 1 - 7
WF Withdrawal failing after week 7
NF Failing – Not actively engaged

For more details about the Grading System, please see the current catalog.

Active Participation

Students must be actively engaged in the course. For a definition of active engagement, please see the current catalog.

Academic Integrity

Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses against the University’s academic integrity and are consequently strictly prohibited. All students must familiarize themselves with the University policy on Academic Integrity.

Penalties for cheating and plagiarism are described in the University policy on Academic Integrity in the catalog. They include failure of the assignment, failure for the course, or dismissal from the University. For the complete Cheating/Plagiarism policy, please see the current catalog.

Students with Disabilities

Students who have disabilities that may impact their performance in this course should follow the process described under the heading Accommodations for the Disabled in the current catalog.

Discipline (Program) Specific Information

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