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  • 1.00 Credits

    6.00 credits (6.00 lab) This course introduces students to the production of residential construction drawings. Principles of handdrafting techniques will be used to assemble plan, elevation and section views for several houses. Students will construct models, sketch and hand-draw sets of house plans for a variety of wood construction types. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060. Corequisites: ARCH 1020 and ARCH 1030.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2.00 credits (2.00 lec) This course is an introduction to the architectural profession. Topics cover office practice, construction analysis, current architects and students' work, as well as a review of architectural plans. The course focuses on what to expect from a job with an architectural firm. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060.
  • 1.00 Credits

    2.00 credits (2.00 lec) This course will introduce students to the technology needed to assemble a residential construction document package. Construction materials such as windows, wood, concrete, roofing and steel will be analyzed. Emphasis will be given to incorporating construction products into buildings that students are preparing in lab assignments (ARCH 1000). Corequisites: ARCH 1000; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2.00 credits (2.00 lec) This course introduces students to the Microsoft Windows environment and the computer application of twodimensional AutoCAD as applied to architectural drafting. Classes address basic drawing and editing commands used to produce and manipulate technical drawings within the AutoCAD environment. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060. Corequisites: ARCH 1000 or instructor approval.
  • 2.00 Credits

    6.00 credits (6.00 lec) This course involves students in the assembly of complete sets of construction drawings for wood frame and light commercial institutional projects. Exploration of the theory and application of various building materials, systems and drawing conventions is emphasized. Prerequisites: ARCH 1000; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060. Corequisites: ARCH 1220 and ARCH 1230.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2.00 credits (2.00 lec) The course focuses on the technology needed to assemble institutional projects. A variety of light-frame commercial systems will be examined, including wood framing, exterior finishing systems, interior walls and ceilings, and details. The course will analyze the assembly of projects assigned in ARCH 1200. Prerequisites: ARCH 1020; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060. Corequisities: ARCH 1200 and ARCH 1230.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2.00 credits (2.00 lec) This course introduces students to the computer application of AutoCAD as applied to two-dimensional architectural drafting. Advanced drawing and editing commands will be used to produce and manipulate technical drawings. Emphasis will be placed on application of CAD to the production of lab projects assigned in ARCH 1200. Prerequisites: ARCH 1030; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060. Corequisites: ARCH 1200 or instructor approval.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course provides a basic understanding of the structural design for beams, columns, and joists in wood, steel, and concrete. It emphasizes the nature of frame structures and is intended to provide an architectural technician with the knowledge necessary to work with a structural engineer. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course provides an overview of the selection criteria and the design process for heating, ventilating and air conditioning, electrical systems, water supply and sanitation, lighting, acoustics and transportation systems. The interrelationship of architecture and the engineering functions is explored. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2.00 credits (2.00 lec) This course includes a study of the requirements and restrictions which, in the interest of public safety and welfare, have been established by law to govern the materials and construction of building design. Specifications that describe building materials and their installation are discussed. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060.
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