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Course Descriptions
Introduction to Architecture
ACH101
Overview of the architectural field. Emphasis on tours of architectural and construction-related businesses. Topics include career paths, educational opportunities, registration requirements, and the architect's responsibilities. 1 Credit (1 Lecture - 0 Lab) Fall Only.
Architectural Graphics
ACH111
Introduction to the various means by which architects have traditionally communicated and presented their buildings. Topics include basic drawing and sketching, model making, and the use of computer software to generate and manipulate presentations. Emphasis on composition, line quality, precision, and clarity of presentation. Introduction to the architectural jury. 3 Credits (1 Lecture - 6 Lab) Fall Only.
Architectural History
ACH112
Overview of architectural history from prehistory to modern times, focusing on Western culture and thought. Identification of architecture styles by their cultural expression of belief systems within the religion and politics of the era. Emphasis on the built environment; attention also given to expression through art. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) (ART) Fall Only.
Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting
ACH116
Introduction to the computer-aided drafting techniques and standards used to prepare basic two-dimensional architectural drawings. Skills development includes CAD workstation hardware and software components; use of operating systems and effective file management; CAD commands; standards; system variables and proper drawing setup; creation of lines and shapes; and the editing, saving, and printing of drawings. 1.50 Credits (1 Lecture - 1.50 Lab) Fall Only.
Basic Architectural Drawing
ACH117
Computer-aided drafting techniques and standards used to prepare basic two-dimensional architectural drawings. Skills development includes effective file management; CAD commands; standards; advanced system variables and proper drawing setup; creation of dimensions and text; and advanced techniques for printing drawings. 1.50 Credits (1 Lecture - 1.50 Lab) Corequisite(s): ACH116. Fall Only.
Architectural Computer Aided Drafting
ACH118
Advanced practical application of CAD software to create two-dimensional architectural drawings, building on the basic skills covered in Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting. Topics include CAD drawing standards, advanced drawing and editing commands, external references, layouts, paper space, attributes, dimensioning, text, and the creation of a symbols library. 1.50 Credits (1 Lecture - 1.50 Lab) Corequisite(s): ACH116. Fall Only.
Building Materials I
ACH119
Study of the history, development, and application of residential building materials. Designed to provide a solid background in the construction and detailing of residential building materials as well as an appreciation for the appropriate use of materials and the field of architecture. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Corequisite(s): BCT128. Fall Only.
Site Design
ACH122
Introduction to the principles used in the design of building sites. Topics include climate, topography, contour modification, pedestrian and vehicular movement patterns, legal constraints, economic factors, site drawings, site models, and site analysis. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Spring Only.
Architectural Drawing Applications
ACH126
Advanced practical application of CAD software to create two-dimensional architectural drawings, building on the basic skills introduced in Basic Architectural Drawing. Includes implementing CAD drawing standards with layer guidelines, using advanced drawing and editing commands, using templates and external references, creating layouts, effectively using paper space, creating a symbols library, assigning attributes, and integrating document management tools. (Formerly ACH125) 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): ACH117. Spring Only.
Working Drawings-Residential
ACH128
Practical application of computer-aided drafting techniques and construction theory to prepare residential type working drawings. Course work includes developing a complete set of drawings based on wood construction, using CAD drafting standards, efficient database organization, drawing clarity, thoroughness, and attention to dimensioning, cross-referencing, and plotting. 3 Credits (1 Lecture - 6 Lab) Prerequisite(s): ACH118 and ACH119. Spring Only.
Building Materials II
ACH129
Study of the history, development, and application of commercial building materials. Designed to develop a solid background in the construction and detailing of commercial building materials as well as an appreciation for the appropriate use of materials. (Formerly ACH230) 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): ACH119. Spring Only.
Building Materials II
ACH230
Study of the history, development, and application of commercial building materials. Designed to develop a solid background in the construction and detailing of commercial building materials as well as an appreciation for the appropriate use of materials. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): ACH120. Fall Only.
Computer Aided Drafting III
ACH235
Practical application of computer-aided drafting software to produce three-dimensional designs, documentation drawings, and computer-generated renderings. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): ACH125. Fall Only.
Architectural Design I
ACH236
Basic principles and criteria used in the programming, analysis, and design phases for small- and medium-sized residential and commercial projects. 3 Credits (1 Lecture - 6 Lab) Prerequisite(s): ACH111. Fall Only.
Working Drawings - Commercial
ACH237
Theory and laboratory practice in the development of non-residential type working drawings. Emphasis on object-oriented CAD techniques, drafting standards, and theory of commercial construction in the preparation of drawings for a building incorporating masonry construction. 3 Credits (1 Lecture - 6 Lab) Prerequisite(s): ACH118 and ACH128 and ACH129 or ACH126 and ACH128 and ACH129. Fall Only.
Introduction to 3D Modeling
ACH238
Practical application of computer-aided drafting software to produce three-dimensional designs, documentation drawings, and computer-generated rendering. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): ACH118. Spring Only.
Environmental Systems
ACH240
Theory and design of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, lighting, and electrical service systems for residential and commercial buildings. Includes CAD drawing techniques and standards in the development of related drawings. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): ACH128. Spring Only.
Codes, Specifications and Estimating
ACH241
Introduction to the International Residential Code (IRC), the International Building Code (IBC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, specifications, and estimating. Topics covered include the interpretation and utilization of building codes, standards, and regulations; techniques used to estimate building costs; the use of specifications to define and limit materials; fabrication and installation in the construction industry; and specification development as an essential part of the contract document. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Spring Only.
Structural Principles
ACH243
Overview of structural principles used in the design of buildings. Study includes the general concepts of static forces and the basic design of wood, masonry, and concrete materials. Some mathematical calculations required. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): MTH180. Spring Only.
Architectural Design II
ACH244
Introduction to the methodology involved in the design of non-residential buildings and the challenges they present to the environment. Investigation of the problems in creating exterior space. 3 Credits (1 Lecture - 6 Lab) Prerequisite(s): ACH236. Spring Only.
Architectural Detailing
ACH248
Overview of the practice of architectural detailing. Topics include functional principles, standards, constructability, and aesthetics. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): ACH230 and ACH237 or ACH129 and ACH237. Spring Only.
Architectural CAD Customization and Management
ACH250
Overview of the customization and management of architectural computer-aided drafting systems for the purpose of managing CAD system usage and increasing user productivity. Topics include customizable menus and toolbars, macro and scripting languages, management concerns related to drawing standards, and the development of architectural components to augment object-oriented CAD systems. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): ACH118. Fall Only.
3D Modeling & Animation
ACH258
Introduction to object-driven 3D animated rendering software. Practice includes using various methods to create 2D and 3D objects, manipulating objects, setting lighting conditions, creating materials and animating a scene. Successful completion of the prerequisite or permission of the instructor required for enrollment. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): ACH118 or ACH117. Fall Only.
Sustainability: Building and Living Green
ACH262
Overview of the concept of sustainability (holistic living and building design that integrates solar concepts, energy efficiency, and material ecology) and its economic, political, and environmental consequences. Lecture and hands-on application focus on sustainable building practices, including design, specification, construction, lifecycle issues, and LEED certification. Exploration of the historical basis for the ideology of sustainability, its applications in today's society, and the implications of choosing to live a green lifestyle. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): CSC110 and ENL111 or CSC124 and ENL111. (Science, Technology and Society, Writing Enriched)