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  • ARC 1040: Introduction to Architecture

    4.00 Credits
    Oakland Community College

    Co-Requisite: ARC 1000 This lecture course introduces students to the history of architecture from antiquity to the present. The course is designed to encourage creative and analytical thinking introducing the students to important developments in the history, innovations and changes in architectural practices; stylistic expression, construction methods and materials. The course content focuses heavily on developing an ability to question, write, draw and present materials as part of the decision making process. Students, as part of semester long research, explore and present the abstract, spatial, social/cultural, environmental concepts that affect our built environment. Course/lab fees
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  • ARC 1130: Basic Architecture Design I

    3.00 Credits
    Oakland Community College

    Prerequisites: ARC 1000 or consent of instructor Pre or Co requisites: ARC 1040 or consent of instructor This course is designed to develop basic visualization skills, observations, analysis and the application of principles and elements of design in the creation of two and three dimensional compositions. The students will learn the art of basic delineation through the development of perspectives, isometrics, shade and shadows and at times development of models. Since this is an introductory visual communication course, emphasis is placed on the creative process and expression with form, color, light and compositions. Course/lab fees
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  • ARC 1135: Presentations & Model Building

    3.00 Credits
    Oakland Community College

    Pre-requisites: ARC 1130 or consent of instructor Students should be familiar with Photoshop or similar programs before enrolling in this course. This studio course explores traditional and contemporary methods of graphic presentations as a means of communication in architectural design. The course emphasizes variety of presentation techniques; including color renderings, delineation of elevation, section, plan views and articulation of image and transfer methodologies. Media include computergenerated images, vellum based renderings, and architectural model building. Emphasis is also placed on preparation of student portfolio and presentation skills, in preparation for student interviews upon entering the profession. Course/lab fees
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  • ARC 1140: Architecture Design II

    3.00 Credits
    Oakland Community College

    Prerequisites: ARC 1130 or consent of instructor Co requisites: ARC 2110 This course is the next in sequence of architectural design studio courses, designed to develop students abilities to solve small to medium scale architectural design problems. In this course, students start with emphasis on simple programmatic design solutions. The course concentrates on the ways in which basic human factors affect architectural design on a daily basis. Lectures include topics such as behavioral aspects of design, human aspiration, language of architecture, environmental and site issues. A variety of studio assignments are used to apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the term. It is suggested that ACC 1135 Presentations & Model Building be taken before this course. Course/lab fees
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  • ARC 1500: Building Systems I

    5.00 Credits
    Oakland Community College

    Prerequisites: ARC 1000, or consent of instructor Pre or Co requisites: ARC 1040, CAD 1101 or consent of instructor This course provides the foundational information for producing quality construction documents for light wood frame residential construction. The student will be introduced to the development, composition, and application of various building materials. Specific materials that will be addressed include wood, masonry, and concrete. Topics include residential construction principles, wood frame detailing, footings, foundations, and electrical plan concepts and their relationship to wood frame construction, circulation methods, as well as geographical, climatic and safety issues. Course/lab fees
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  • ARC 2050: Building Systems II

    5.00 Credits
    Oakland Community College

    Prerequisites: ARC 1500, CAD 1151 or consent of instructor This course provides the foundational information for producing quality construction documents for small to medium scale commercial construction. The student will be introduced to the development, composition, and application of various building materials. Specific materials that will be addressed include steel, concrete, glass and aluminum as well as modern synthetic materials. Topics include steel construction principles, detailing, footings, electrical and mechanical plan layouts. The course content also includes discussion on related building codes and construction specifications. The course content is structured for lecture and studio drawing time. Course/lab fees.
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  • ARC 2110: Architectural Site Development

    4.00 Credits
    Oakland Community College

    Prerequisite: ARC 1000 or consent of instructor This course introduces the student to design issues for good site planning process principles and methods. The course addresses the issues related to site engineering such as grading, drainage, circulation, road alignment, and overall organizational concepts relative to a given site. The course content also includes an understanding of zoning, variances, easements and ordinances. The students would be required to understand and develop grading plans for a small to medium size property. Course/lab fees
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  • ARC 2120: Structural Systems

    4.00 Credits
    Oakland Community College

    Prerequisites: ARC 2050, PHY 1610 or consent of instructor This course is an introduction to the structural design process. The students will learn structural theory through analytical and graphical solutions, determination of loads, resolution of force systems, equilibrium analysis, structural properties of shape and materials, shear and bending moments and deflection. Overall students will perform analysis on elementary indeterminate structures and introductory awareness of structural system behavior. It is suggested that you take this course within a semester of taking physics in order to be current on your formulas. Course/lab fees
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  • ARC 2130: Building Code Analysis

    2.00 Credits
    Oakland Community College

    Prerequisite: ARC 1500, or consent of instructor This course is an overview of building codes utilizing International Building Codes as a reference. Specific topics include: local, state and city applications of the international building codes. Students review building plans in order to understand compliances, terminologies, definitions and review processes and submit a compiled report and presentation. Course/lab fees
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  • ARC 2140: Architectural Environmental Systems

    4.00 Credits
    Oakland Community College

    Prerequisite: ARC 1500 or consent of instructor The course will introduce students to environmental systems as they relate to building design and construction. Topics include design and understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and acoustical systems. The course presents students with a basic technical vocabulary and visual familiarity with environmental systems. Students will prepare typical electrical, mechanical, and plumbing drawings as well as perform load calculations. Additionally the course will expose students to environmentally friendly green building concepts including active and passive solar system designs. Course/lab fees
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