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2015-02-18-egr1403.pptxEGR 1403
JOHN W. STRYBOS, P.E.
210-367-3039
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Comparison and Contrast memorandum MEMORANDA NUMBER 2 (10 % of Semester Grade) COMPLETED February 23, 2015
One Memorandum for each group member.
Use any format that you are comfortable with but you will begin transitioning to a essay type format. Include the time(s) and place(s) of the group meetings.
Portions of Memorandum for each group member may be very similar, but written in your own words.
Memorandum may include attachments such as sketches, articles, diagrams, etc.
Required to include Microsoft project construction schedules for conventional construction (1 schedule) and one separate schedule for each idea. So if you 3 ideas you have 4 separate schedules. Example schedules are posted on Blackboard.
Required to select and recommend one idea and explain why (in “technical” terms).
Required to include a list of references in the correct format.
Required to include a Power point presentation as an appendix in your memo.
Required to have a “plan” for what you will do for Memoranda Number 3 – Technical Instructions Memoranda
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Comparison and Contrast memorandum MEMORANDA NUMBER 2 (10 % of Semester Grade) COMPLETED February 23, 2015
Required to compare and contrast benefits, costs, constructability, environmental factors, etc.
Comparison and Contrast Matrix
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| SIX METHODS REQUIRED FOR COMPARISON AND CONTRAST ASSUMING YOU HAVE 3 DIFFERENT IDEAS. 2 IDEAS = 4 METHODS FOR COMPARISON AND CONTRAST 1 IDEA = 2 METHODS FOR COMPARISON AND CONTRAST | |
| (1) Conventional construction TO Idea A | (4) Idea A TO Idea B |
| (2) Conventional construction TO Idea B | (5) Idea A TO Idea C |
| (3) Conventional construction TO Idea C | (6) Idea B TO Idea C |
Comparison and Contrast Memo – Powerpoint presentation
One presentation for each group member.
Each presentation is unique, but will have some common subject matter.
Pick any background from Powerpoint.
Print out 6 slides per page does not have to be in color.
Slide 1 = Cover Slide
Slide 2 = Introduction
Slides 3 through 10 = Body (photos, graphs, tables, etc.)
Slides 11-12 = Summary-Recommendations-Conclusions
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Comparison and Contrast memorandum MEMORANDA NUMBER 2 (10 % of Semester Grade) COMPLETED February 23, 2015
Memo (essay) recommended content:
Coverpage
Introduction – One paragraph (1/2 page + or -)
Body – 12 pages + or – (six pages single spaced narrative with six pages of tables, photographs, etc.)
Conclusions – One paragraph (1/2 page + or -)
References – One page
Appendix A – Schedules (4 schedules = 4 pages)
Appendix B – Power point presentation (12 slides = 2 pages)
Appendix C – Optional additional idea photographs.
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Comparison and Contrast memorandum MEMORANDA NUMBER 2 (10 % of Semester Grade) COMPLETED February 23, 2015
The memo (essay) does not have to be single spaced, but it does need to look professional.
The memo (essay) does not have to be “bound” or in a folder. It can be stapled.
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Comparison and Contrast memorandum MEMORANDA NUMBER 2 (10 % of Semester Grade) COMPLETED February 23, 2015 Check list
| Did you include it? | Section | Number of Pages |
| Cover Pager | 1.0 | |
| Introduction | 0.5 | |
| Body narrative | 6.0 | |
| Body tables and figures | 6.0 | |
| Conclusions | 0.5 | |
| References | 1.0 | |
| Appendix - Schedules | 4.0 | |
| Appendix – Power point presentation | 2.0 | |
| Appendix – Optional additional figures and data | 8.0 | |
| Total | 29 |
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ABET FOLDER IS REQUIRED FOR EACH STUDENT
DUE WHEN YOU TAKE THE FINAL EXAM.
THE ABET FOLDER INCLUDES GRADED HOMEWORK, QUIZZES, TESTS AND PROJECT.
THE ABET FOLDER DOES NOT INCLUDE NOTES AND HANDOUTS.
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PRESENTATION OPPORTUNITIES American Society of Civil Engineers
Tuesday, February 10 @ 5:30PM ASCE General Meeting
Thursday, February 19 @ 12:00PM-5:00PM School Tour Volunteer Opportunity
Saturday, February 21 2 9:00AM-1:00PM Children's Museum Volunteer Opportunity
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EGR 1403 COURSE GRADING CRITERIA
| Due Date | ASSIGNMENT | % | WHAT YOU EARNED |
| Quizzes | |||
| May 4, and 6, 2015 | Written Communication = Final Exam | 10 | |
| Homework 1 3/30/2015 Homework 2 4/08/2015 | Graphical Communication | 5 5 | |
| Quiz 1 January 26, 2015 Quiz 2 January 28, 2015 | Personal responsibility through professional ethics and case studies. | 5 5 | |
| Writing Exercises | |||
| April 22, 2015 | Summary Memorandum, after attending presentation. NO. 5 | 10 | |
| February 23, 2015 | Compare and Contrast Memorandum after select writings. NO. 2 | 10 | |
| March 16, 2015 | Technical instructions memorandum. NUMBER 3 | 10 | |
| April 22, 2015 | Edit technical writing examples with graphs memorandum NO. 4 (Draft Final Report) | 10 | |
| Team Design Project | |||
| February 9, 2015 | Brain-storming and background research memorandum NO. 1 | 10 | |
| May 4 and 6, 2015 | Formal project design report. | 10 | |
| April 27 and 29, 2015 | Oral and visual presentation with audience participation | 10 | |
| TOTAL | 100 |
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PRESENTATION GRADING CRITERIA
| CATEGORY | Excellent 4 | Good 3 | Fair 2 | Poor 1 |
| Organization | Students present information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow. | Students present information in logical sequence which audience can follow. | Audience has difficulty following presentation because students jump around. | Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information. |
| Graphics | Slides clear and uncluttered with lettering large enough to be seen. Diagrams and photos clearly labeled. | Slides clear, but contain a few distracting transitions or unnecessary graphics. | Slides too busy or lettering too small. | Poorly prepared slides which are hard to read and hard to follow. |
| Mechanics | Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors. | Presentation has no more than two misspellings and/or grammatical errors. | Presentation has three misspellings and/or grammatical errors. | Student's presentation has four or more spelling errors and/or grammatical errors. |
| Eye Contact | Students maintain eye contact with audience, seldom returning to notes. | Students maintain eye contact most of the time but frequently return to notes. | Students occasionally use eye contact, but still read most of report. | Students read all of report with no eye contact. |
| Elocution | Students use a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear presentation. | Students’ voice is clear. Students pronounce most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation. | Students’ voice is low. Students incorrectly pronounce terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation. | Students mumble, incorrectly pronounce terms, and speak too quietly for students in the back of class to hear. |
| Presentation (Was it obvious the material had been rehearsed and understood by the speakers?) | Presenters were all very confident (demonstrated a sense that the presenters knew what they were talking about). Preparation very evident. | Presenters were occasionally confident with their presentation; however the presenters were not as confident as could have been. Preparation was evident. | Presenters were not consistent with the level of confidence and preparedness shown, but had some strong moments. Preparation was somewhat evident. | Presenters appeared unconfident and demonstrated little evidence of understanding or planning prior to presentation. |
| Use of teamwork | Team members transitions organized and seamless | Team member transitions fairly organized | Transitions somewhat disorganized | Some team members did not contribute |
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FINAL REPORT GRADING CRITERIA
| CATEGORY | Excellent 4 | Good 3 | Fair 2 | Poor 1 |
| Information Gathering | Accurate information taken from several sources in a systematic manner. | Accurate information taken from a couple of sources in a systematic manner. | Accurate information taken from a couple of sources but not systematically. | Information taken from only one source. |
| Informational Content | Clear and accurate understanding of scientific principles underlying the topic. Presented information is concise, accurate and complete. Answers to all expected questions are within program. | Relatively accurate understanding of scientific principles underlying the topic. Presented information is accurate and mostly complete. Answers to most expected questions are within the program. | Some understanding of scientific principles underlying the topic. Presented information is incomplete or inaccurate in places. Answers to some expected questions are within program. | Not much understanding illustrated of scientific principles underlying the topic. Presented information is grossly incomplete and/or inaccurate. Answers to few expected questions in program. |
| Organization | Students present information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow. | Students present information in logical sequence which audience can follow. | Audience has difficulty following presentation because students jump around. | Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information. |
| Development | Report has a well defined introduction, body, conclusion. | The report lacks one of the following well defined introduction, body, or conclusion. | Report lacks more than one of the following: well defined introduction, body, conclusion. | Report is fragmentary. |
| Visual Aids | Visual aids explain and reinforce the report. | Visual aids relate to report. | Visual aids rarely support topic or report. | Visual aids superfluous or no visual aids. |
| Mechanics (Presentation) | Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors. | Presentation has no more than two misspellings and/or grammatical errors. | Presentation has three misspellings and/or grammatical errors. | Student's presentation has four or more spelling errors and/or grammatical errors. |
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EGR 1403 FINAL REPORT GRADING CRITERIA DUE ON May 4 OR May 6, 2015
| ITEM | POINTS | |
| 1) Transmittal Letter, Cover Page, Table of Contents, introduction. | 10 | |
| 2) Narrative Body of report. | 20 | |
| 3) Summary, Recommendation, Conclusions and Bibliography. | 10 | |
| 4) Appendix – Quad Sheet. | 10 | |
| 5) Appendix – Power Point Presentation. | 10 | |
| 6) Appendix – Project Schedule. | 5 | |
| 7) Appendix – Project Cost Estimates. | 10 | |
| 8) Appendix – Technical Data about the project. | 10 | |
| 9) Appendix – Autocad Drawings and Figures about the project. | 10 | |
| 10) Overall appearance, format and organization of report. | 5 | |
| Total | 100 |
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SEMESTER SCHEDULE
| DATE | ACTIVITY |
| January 12, 2015 Monday | First Day of Class – Ethics |
| January 14, 2015 Wednesday | Ethics |
| January 19, 2015 Monday | Martin Luther King Day No Class |
| January 21, 2015 Wednesday | Group Assignments |
| January 26, 2015 Monday | Ethics Quiz 1 |
| January 28, 2015 Wednesday | Ethics Quiz 2 |
| February 2, 2015 Monday | Brain Storming and background research |
| February 4, 2015 Wednesday | Brain Storming and background research |
| February 9, 2015 Monday | Brain Storming and background research – Memorandum Number 1 Due |
| February 11, 2015 Wednesday | Comparison and Contrast Readings |
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SEMESTER SCHEDULE
| DATE | ACTIVITY |
| February 16, 2015 Monday | Comparison and Contrast Readings |
| February 18, 2015 Wednesday | Comparison and Contrast Readings |
| February 23, 2015 Monday | Comparison and Contrast – Memorandum Number 2 Due |
| February 25, 2015 Wednesday | Technical Instructions |
| March 2, 2015 Monday | Technical Instructions |
| March 4, 2015 Wednesday | Technical Instructions |
| March 9, 2015 Monday | Spring Break – No Class |
| March 11, 2015 Wednesday | Spring Break – No Class |
| March 16, 2015 Monday | Technical Instructions Memorandum Number 3 Due |
| March 18, 2015 Wednesday | Autocad |
| March 23, 2015 Monday | Autocad |
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SEMESTER SCHEDULE
| DATE | ACTIVITY |
| March 25, 2015 Wednesday | Autocad |
| March 30, 2015 Monday | Autocad – Assignment Number 1 Due |
| April 1, 2015 Wednesday | Autocad |
| April 6, 2015 Monday | Autocad |
| April 8, 2015 Wednesday | Autocad – Assignment Number 2 due |
| April 13, 2015 Monday | Edit Technical Writings with Graphics |
| April 15, 2015 Wednesday | Edit Technical Writings with Graphics |
| April 20, 2015 Monday | Edit Technical Writings with Graphics |
| April 22, 2015 Wednesday | Edit Technical Writings with Graphics – Final Draft Report Number 4 Presentation Memorandum Number 5 due |
| April 27, 2015 Monday | GROUP PRESENTATIONS |
| April 29, 2015 WEDNESDAY | GROUP PRESENTATIONS |
| May 4, 2015 8:45 - 11:15 P.M. Monday | FINAL EXAM, PROJECTS DUE, Section 001 |
| May 6, 2015 6:00 - 8:30 P.M. Wednesday | FINAL EXAM, PROJECTS DUE, Section 002 |
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SECTION 001 GROUP PROJECTS PRESENTATIONS APRIL 27 AND 29, 2015
| GROUP NUMBER | GROUP TOPIC | MEMBER A | MEMBER B | MEMBER C |
| 1 | Walker, Tori | Taylor, Zachary | Jones, Hannah | |
| 2 | Azam, Bilal | Abbasi, Abdulbasit | Alameri, Mohamed | |
| 3 | Terranova, Christopher | Simon, Jesse | Coker, Taylor | |
| 4 | Smith, Jonathan | Lizaso, Archelaus | Cooper, Craig | |
| 5 | Ortega, Travis | Hammond, Bradley | Bojorquez, William | |
| 6 | Ramsower, Mark | Longoria, Joel | Cruz, Alex | |
| 7 | Saldiver, Matthew | Mayer, Michael | Alosaimi, Ghazi |
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SECTION 001 GROUP PROJECTS PRESENTATIONS APRIL 27 AND 29, 2015
| GROUP NUMBER | GROUP TOPIC | MEMBER A | MEMBER B | MEMBER C |
| 8 | Selky, Shahyar | Ali, Dan | ||
| 9 | Kennedy, Torrie | Kruger, Lane | Evans, Wyatt | |
| 10 | Lewis, Tyrell | Kansteiner, Clay | Amaya, Priscilla | |
| 11 | Lansford, Travis | Fernandez, Heriberto | Aguirre, Victor | |
| 12 | Amitrano, Megan | Barajas, Elizabeth | Guerra, Denise | |
| 13 | Tang, Jerry | Hampton, Ilsa | Aljadi, Abdullah |
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SECTION 002 GROUP PROJECTS PRESENTATIONS APRIL 27 AND 29, 2015
| GROUP NUMBER | GROUP TOPIC | MEMBER A | MEMBER B | MEMBER C |
| 1 | Droddy, Alexander | McFarland, Sean | Montoya, Santana | |
| 2 | Garcia, Victor | Corona, Angel | Roman, Javier | |
| 3 | Mendiola, Eddie | Rangel, Erick | Noiel, Harvey | |
| 4 | DeLeon, Isaiah | Davenport, Zachary | Benavides, Alexander | |
| 5 | Kneifel, Craig | Cruz-Garcia, Rafael | Einfait, Christopher | |
| 6 | Orozco, Samuel | Asencio, Inmer | Orona, Gabriel | |
| 7 | Harris, Dexter | Hernandez, Ruben | Martinez, Siamara |
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SECTION 002 GROUP PROJECTS PRESENTATIONS APRIL 27 AND 29, 2015
| GROUP NUMBER | GROUP TOPIC | MEMBER A | MEMBER B | MEMBER C |
| 8 | Knapick, Aaron | Rubio Perez, Emmanuel | Shikie, Jarrod | |
| 9 | Martinez, Francisco | Cotilla, Carlos | Ali, Shoaib | |
| 10 | Estrada, Katrina | Cerda, Anthony | Gonzalez, Daniel | |
| 11 | Herrera, Destiny | Rivera, Salvador | Alzafairi, Khaled | |
| DROP | Altherwah, Omar | Alsaiedi, Abdulrahman |
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EGR 1403 Memorandum
“Internal” only EGR 1403
“Brief” or “Short” 4 pages approximately (more or less)
Include attachments as appropriate
Format matters
Date written (date submitted)
Date of event
Who is it from (you)
Who is it to (John Strybos)
Subject
Do NOT use pronouns (I, we, you, he, she, it, they, them, their, etc.)
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EGR 1403 Memorandum Continued
Introduction
Body
Conclusions or a summary or Recommendations (maybe)
Action Items (maybe)
References (maybe)
See example meeting minutes memorandum.
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Memorandum Introduction
Purpose is to capture the interest of the audience. The first task is to hook your audience. What is it about your subject that the audience would find most interesting and relevant.
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Memorandum Body
Purpose is to keep your audience interested. The audience will continue to pay attention if you keep the material interesting and relevant to the audience.
Divide the memorandum into two or three main points and organize thoughts and ideas around those points.
Use one or more simple examples to illustrate each major point.
Include graphs, photos, or other visual aids.
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Memorandum Conclusions
Purpose is to pull it all together. Summarize major points.
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Brain-storming and background research memorandum (MEMORANDUM NUMBER 1) (10 % of Semester Grade) COMPLETED FEBRUARY 9, 2015
One Memorandum for each group member.
Use Meeting minute memorandum format.
Portions of Memorandum for each group member may be very similar, but written in your own words.
Memorandum may include attachments such as sketches, articles, diagrams, etc.
Describe your brainstorming process, what your team did, what were your ideas, why did you pick certain ideas and why did you eliminate certain ideas.
On Blackboard Learn under the Creative Problem Solving folder, review Chapter 7 and other chapters as needed.
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Brain-storming and background research memorandum (MEMORANDUM NUMBER 1) (10 % of Semester Grade) COMPLETED February 9, 2015
Assigned Problem statement:
Identify “new” or “different” or “alternative” methods for residential home construction (structural systems and or façade).
Some examples: Adobe, Compressed Earth Bricks (CEB) hay bales, tires, recycled plastic, steel shipping containers, airplanes, Structural Insulated Panels (SIP), Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), etc..
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Comparison and Contrast memorandum MEMORANDA NUMBER 2 (10 % of Semester Grade) COMPLETED February 23, 2015
One Memorandum for each group member.
Use Meeting minute memorandum format if you meet as a group. Include the time(s) and place(s) of the group meetings.
Portions of Memorandum for each group member may be very similar, but written in your own words.
Memorandum may include attachments such as sketches, articles, diagrams, etc.
Required to include Microsoft project construction schedules for conventional construction (1 schedule) and one separate schedule for each idea. So if you 3 ideas you have 4 separate schedules.
Required to select and recommend one idea and explain why (in “technical” terms)
Required to have a “plan” for what you will do for Memoranda Number 3 – Technical Instructions Memoranda
Conventional Construction
Idea A
Idea B
Idea C
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Comparison and Contrast memorandum MEMORANDA NUMBER 2 (10 % of Semester Grade) COMPLETED February 23, 2015
Required to compare and contrast benefits, costs, constructability, environmental factors, etc.
Comparison and Contrast Matrix
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| SIX METHODS REQUIRED FOR COMPARISON AND CONTRAST ASSUMING YOU HAVE 3 DIFFERENT IDEAS. 2 IDEAS = 4 METHODS FOR COMPARISON AND CONTRAST 1 IDEA = 2 METHODS FOR COMPARISON AND CONTRAST | |
| (1) Conventional construction TO Idea A | (4) Idea A TO Idea B |
| (2) Conventional construction TO Idea B | (5) Idea A Idea C |
| (3) Conventional construction TO Idea C | (6) Idea B Idea C |
Technical instructions memorandum NUMBER 3 March 16, 2015 (10 % of Semester Grade)
One Memorandum for each group member.
Use Meeting minute memorandum format if you meet as a group.
Portions of Memorandum for each group member may be very similar, but written in your own words.
Memorandum may include attachments such as sketches, articles, diagrams, etc.
Memorandum is very detailed and specific. All of the steps to construct your house.
Do NOT use personal pronouns (I, it, we, you, he, she, they, them, their, etc.)
List Skilled trades (electricians, plumbers, Heating-Ventilation and Air Conditioning *HVAC) The skilled trades will have their tools. The supplies that are needed still need to be identified.
Required – updated construction schedule for your house.
Required – updated cost estimate for your house.
Required – List action items needed to complete the PROJECT FINAL REPORT.
Required – at the end of the memoranda, Include your group number and the names of all of the group members.
Required – include a completed “quad sheet” as discussed in class.
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Edit Technical instructions memorandum with Graphs Memorandum NUMBER 4 DUE April 22, 2015 (10 % of Semester Grade)
This is a “Draft Final Report”
This is NOT a Memorandum. This is a draft final report – One for each group member.
Portions of Draft Final Report for each group member may be very similar, but written in your own words.
Draft Final Report may include attachments such as sketches, articles, diagrams, etc.
Draft Final Report is very detailed and specific. All of the steps to construct your house.
Do NOT use personal pronouns (I, it, we, you, he, she, they, them, their, etc.)
List Skilled trades (electricians, plumbers, Heating-Ventilation and Air Conditioning *HVAC) The skilled trades will have their tools. The supplies that are needed still need to be identified.
Required – updated construction schedule for your house.
Required – updated cost estimate for your house.
Required – List action items needed to complete the project. (Should be few if any Powerpoint presentation.)
Required – include a completed “quad sheet” as discussed in class.
Required – Six (6) pages of Autocad drawings prepared by the group that show (1) Floor plan (2) Front Elevation (3) Back Elevation (4) Right side elevation (5) Left Side elevation (6) some typical details and cross sections. Include dimensions, border and title block. May need to print on 11” x 17” paper
Required – at the end of the memoranda, Include your group number and the names of all of the group members.
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Presentation Memorandum Number 5 Homework Assignment Due April 22, 2015 (10 % of Semester Grade)
Identify a presentation to attend.
Attend the presentation and take notes.
Prepare and submit your memorandum.
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Group PowerPoint Presentation before entire class DUE MAY 4 and 6, 2015 (10 % of Semester Grade)
All Group members speak.
Presentation is approximately 10 minutes.
Presentation includes approximately 10 real slides.
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Final Report DUE May 4 and 6, 2015 (10 % of Semester Grade)
This is the Final Report for the project.
One report for all group members.
Report should be “bound”, organized and formatted.
Electronic copies of all files are due.
See grading criteria.
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Final Exam May 4 and 6, 2015 (10 % of Semester Grade)
Ethics questions = 33 points.
One basic Autocad drawing = 33 points.
One page summary about a topic assigned in class. = 34 points.
May 6, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Section 001.
May 4, 2015 from 8:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. Section 002.
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Examples of Technical Instructions Memoranda
International Code Council – Evaluation Service www.icc-es.org
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CONVENTIONAL CONSTRUCTION WEB SITES
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Cost Estimating Resource (free)
Downloads
2015 National Construction Estimator 30 day Trial
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AUTOCAD COMMANDS March 30, 2015
LINE
CIRCLE
RECTANGLE
ERASE
ZOOM
TEXT
DIMENSIONS
GRID
MOVE
SCALE
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