Print Page
Architectural Technology Lab 1 (ARCH 1000)
Total Credits:
6
Lab Credits:
6
Description:
This course introduces you to the production of residential construction drawings. Principles of hand-sketching techniques will be used to assemble plan, elevation and section views. You will sketch and use computer drafting software to prepare sets of house plans for a variety of wood construction types.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
ENGL 0900 or
ESOL 0051 or completion of
ESOL 0041
Co-requisites:
ARCH 1020 and
ARCH 1030
Click for more details
Architectural Orientation (ARCH 1010)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
2
Description:
This course is an introduction to the architectural profession. You will explore office practices, construction analysis, current architects and their work, as well as a review of architectural plans. You will also learn what to expect from a job with an architectural firm.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
MATH 0070
Click for more details
Residential Construction Topics (ARCH 1020)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
2
Description:
This course will introduce you 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).
Prerequisites:
Placement into
MATH 0070
Click for more details
AutoCAD 1 (ARCH 1030)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
2
Description:
This course introduces you to the computer application of two-dimensional AutoCAD as applied to architectural drafting. Classes address basic and advanced drawing and editing commands used to produce and manipulate technical drawings within the AutoCAD environment.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052 or completion of
READ 0100 or
ESOL 0042
Click for more details
Architectural Technology Lab 2 (ARCH 1200)
Total Credits:
6
Lab Credits:
6
Description:
This course will involve you in the assembly of construction drawings for two commercial/institutional projects. Exploration of the theory and application of various building materials, systems and drawing conventions is emphasized.
Prerequisites:
ARCH 1000
Co-requisites:
ARCH 1220
Click for more details
Commercial Construction Topics 1 (ARCH 1220)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
2
Description:
The course focuses on the technology needed to assemble institutional projects. A variety of light-frame commercial systems will be examined, including steel 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
Click for more details
REVIT 1 (ARCH 1230)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
2
Description:
This course focuses on introducing Revit Architecture and Building Information Modeling (BIM). The beginning of the course will focus on the Revit User Interface and the core commands. The last half of the class will focus on the modeling and documentation capability within Revit Architecture.
Prerequisites:
ARCH 1030
Click for more details
Building Structures (ARCH 1500)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
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
MATH 0070
Click for more details
Mechanical and Electrical Systems (ARCH 1510)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
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, and elevator systems. The interrelationship of architecture and the engineering functions is explored.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
MATH 0070
Click for more details
Building Codes/Zoning/Specifications (ARCH 1520)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
2
Description:
This course is a study of standards and codes used to design buildings and sites. These regulations govern the materials and construction of building design and are critical to ensuring public safety. You will review zoning ordinances and their relationship to how communities plan for comfort, safety, and growth. Investigation of product specifications and how it impacts project design will also be included.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
MATH 0070
Click for more details
Architect's Professional Practice (ARCH 1530)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
2
Description:
This course presents the contracts and documents which are used in the architectural profession. Students will examine American Institute of Architects (AIA) documents ranging from Change Orders to the AIA General Conditions. The course will review the importance of conducting an architectural practice in a business-like way.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
MATH 0070
Click for more details
Architectural History (ARCH 1540)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
You will review the history of architecture through the evolution of styles from ancient Egyptian through postmodern. The class will analyze the architectural styles of civilizations from 2300 BC to the 20th century and study major buildings from the Parthenon to the Pantheon.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
MATH 0070
Click for more details
Architectural Technology Lab 3 (ARCH 2000)
Total Credits:
6
Lab Credits:
6
Description:
This semester-long assignment involves researching and preparing a construction document package of drawings for a two-story light commercial building. You will be given a set of design development drawings for an NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Board) examination project and are to develop the project into a construction document package. The class assignment will require you to assemble an office quality package of construction documents starting with the schematic set of NCARB drawings that you select. Consider this set of drawings to be the drawings package that you will take with you on an interview to show an office how good you are. In addition, you will be given an assignment where you will develop 10-12 freehand sketch drawings of details from your building, once you have developed these sketches, you are to incorporate them into your CAD drawing package. You will be given schematic drawings for an NCARB project of your choice (they vary from building types such as a city administration building, a regional airport, a post office training facility, and a health club). All of the projects are commercial construction (steel frame with brick, stone or concrete skin). You will be given a detailed assignment for your project and you will be given weekly assignments in our class discussion in
ARCH 2020 (this is a co-requisite lecture class associated with this class.)
Prerequisites:
ARCH 1200 and
ARCH 1230
Co-requisites:
ARCH 2020 and
ARCH 2030
Click for more details
Commercial Construction Topics 2 (ARCH 2020)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
2
Description:
This course is an advanced exploration into the technology required to assemble a two-story commercial building. The course will study detailed assembly of conditions ranging from hydraulic elevators to building flashing. The lab project assembly of a commercial building (
ARCH 2000) will be used as a model to research construction conditions.
Prerequisites:
ARCH 1200
Click for more details
REVIT Families (ARCH 2030)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
2
Description:
This course assumes you are proficient with AutoCAD. The course focuses on introducing Revit Architecture and Building Information Modeling (BIM). This course also seeks to develop your understanding of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and the application of CAD through multiple applications. The beginning of the course will focus on the Revit user interface and the core commands. The last half of class will focus on the modeling and documentation capability within Revit Architecture.
Prerequisites:
ARCH 1230 or Instructor Approval
Click for more details
Architectural Technology Lab 4 (ARCH 2200)
Total Credits:
6
Lab Credits:
6
Description:
This course assumes you have completed
ARCH 1000 and
ARCH 1200 in the Architectural Technology program and have a working knowledge of construction details. You will be provided with a site and building program at the beginning of the semester. You will develop a design for the building based on the criteria provided and develop a set of construction documents for the building design.
Prerequisites:
ARCH 1200 and
ARCH 1230
Co-requisites:
ARCH 2220 and
ARCH 2230
Click for more details
Sustainable Construction Topics (ARCH 2220)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
2
Description:
This course will focus on integration of sustainable technology in building design. We will review the history of sustainable design, discuss direct applications and work through a LEED rating certification project process. As part of creating more sustainable communities, we will focus on design and equity in the built environment, highlighting best practices and design innovators working on a more equitable built environment.
Prerequisites:
ARCH 1220
Click for more details
Advanced Computer Modeling (ARCH 2230)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
2
Description:
This course assumes you understand the core Revit Architecture drawing and modeling commands and can perform sheet set up and plotting with little or no instructor input. This course focuses on becoming familiar with Revit's 3D capability and learning to customize building information models (BIM). This course also seeks to develop your ability with Revit Architecture. The first two-thirds of the course will focus on customization and family creation and editing. The last third of the class will focus on 3D visualization.
Prerequisites:
ARCH 1230
Click for more details