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ARCHITECTURE
ARC 121 (3 CR.)
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING I
Introduces techniques of architectural drafting,
including lettering, dimensioning, and symbols. Requires production
of plans, sections, and elevations of a simple building. Studies
use of common reference material and the organization of architectural
working drawings. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours
per week.
ARC 122 (3 CR.)
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING II
Prerequisite is ARC 121 and ARC 133 or equivalent.
A continuation of Architectural Drafting I. Requires development
of a limited set of working drawings, including a site plan and
related details, and pictorial drawings. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory
3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
ARC 133 (3 CR.)
CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY & PROCEDURES I
Studies materials used in construction of buildings,
covering foundations to structural framing systems. Includes appropriate
use of materials for various construction types. Lecture 3 hours
per week.
ARC 134 (3 CR.)
CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY & PROCEDURES II
Studies materials and systems for building construction.
Includes specification of materials and installation procedures;
types of specifications and writing procedures; bidding procedures;
and contract documents. Lecture 3 hours per week.
ARC 138 (3 CR.)
STRUCTURES FOR ARCHITECTS
Prerequisite is ARC 133. Analyzes the various forces
acting on a building and surveys the structural elements used to
resist them. Uses case studies of ordinary and unusual structures
to illustrate concepts of structural design. Provides a conceptual
overview of structural systems for students interested in the design
and construction of buildings. Requires some elementary algebra.
Includes exercises in reading structural drawings and tables. Lecture
3 hours per week.
ARC 200 (4 CR.)
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE
Surveys architecture from ancient times to the 19th
century with emphasis on philosophy of design, form, and structure.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
ARC 201 (2 CR.)
HISTORY OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE
Surveys architecture from 19th century
to present, with emphasis on philosophy of design, form, and structure.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
ARC 216 (3 CR.)
MANUAL ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING AND PRESENTATION
Prerequisite is ARC 121 or equivalent. Presents
techniques of rendering and principles of art as related to architectural
presentation. Covers architectural lettering and layout, free-hand
sketching, and perspective drawing in various media, including pencil,
ink, and tempera. Lecture 2 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours
per week.
ARC 225 (3 CR.)
SITE PLANNING AND TECHNOLOGY
Corequisite is ARC 121 or equivalent. Studies the
impact of building codes and zoning ordinances on site design; storm
drainage, grading design, erosion and flood control; site materials
for paving and retaining walls; and site utilities. Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
ARC 231 (4 CR.)
ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & DRAFTING
I
Prerequisite is ARC 122 or equivalent. Provides
fundamental knowledge of the principles and techniques of architectural
drawing procedures. Familiarizes student with design process. Provides
a better understanding of the relation between architectural design
and structural systems. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total
8 hours per week.
ARC 232 (4 CR.)
ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & DRAFTING
II
Prerequisite is ARC 231 or equivalent. Requires
development of a complete set of working drawings and details according
to principles and techniques of architectural drawings and procedures
used in professional firms. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours.
Total 8 hours per week.
ARC 243 (4 CR.)
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS
Studies energy sources and strategies for use in
buildings; heat loss and heat gain; heating and cooling equipment
and system; water supply, distribution and waste systems and equipment;
and principles of electricity, electrical systems, and equipment.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
Please contact the appropriate division for the
availability of general usage courses as described in the "Description
of Courses" section.
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