College Catalog

ARC Architecture

Courses are listed by course discipline prefix, number, course title, credit hours, and, in parentheses, the number of lecture, laboratory and/or work experience/clinical hours, and the semester the course is offered. Local and state prerequisites and corequisites are identified by superscript L for local^L and S for state^S. The symbol “AND” indicates the course will be offered “As Needs Demand.”

UGETC represents the Universal General Education Transfer Component as described in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
ARC	111	Intro to Arch Technology	3 (1-6)	Fall

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

This course introduces basic architectural drafting techniques, lettering, use of architectural and engineer scales, and sketching. Topics include orthographic, axonometric, and oblique drawing techniques using architectural plans, elevations, sections, and details reprographic techniques and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and print scaled drawings within minimum architectural standards.(1997 SU)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
ARC	112	Constr Matls & Methods	4 (3-2)	Fall

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: ARC-111^L

This course introduces construction materials and methodologies. Topics include construction terminology, traditional and alternative materials and their properties, manufacturing processes, construction techniques, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to detail construction assemblies and identify construction materials and properties.(2013 FA)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
ARC	114	Architectural CAD	2 (1-3)	Spring

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

This course introduces basic architectural CAD techniques. Topics include basic commands and system hardware and software. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and plot architectural drawings to scale within accepted architectural standards.(1998 FA)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
ARC	211	Light Constr Technology	3 (1-6)	Fall

Prerequisite: ARC-111^S

Corequisite: ARC-112^S

This course covers working drawings for light construction. Topics include plans, elevations, sections, and details; schedules; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a set of working drawings which are within accepted architectural standards(1997SU)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
ARC	213	Design Project	4 (2-6)	Spring

Prerequisite: ARC-111^S, ARC-112^S, ARC-114^S

Corequisite: None

This course provides the opportunity to design and prepare a set of contract documents within an architectural setting. Topics include schematic design, design development, construction documents, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a set of commercial contract documents.(1998 FA)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
ARC	230	Environmental Systems	4 (3-3)	Spring

Prerequisite: ARC-111^S; MAT-121^S or MAT-171^S

Corequisite: None

This course introduces plumbing, mechanical (HVAC), and electrical systems for the architectural environment. Topics include basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems for residential and/or commercial buildings with an introduction to selected code requirements. Upon completion, students should be able to develop schematic drawings for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems and perform related calculations.(2014 FA)