ARCHITECTURAL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

(Effective Fall 2006 semester)

ARCH 110 - INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN - 3 UNITS

Class hours: 3 lecture
Prerequisite: None.

This course provides an overview of the architectural and environmental design issues, opportunities, and principles giving students an understanding of how the built environment effects the quality of human life.  Topics include a broad survey of the cultural, economic, legal, political, and social issues that influence the creation of the built environment.  The role of the architect will provide the unifying thread for connecting the various topics within the course.  

Satisfies the Fine Art General Education Requirement. 

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

ARCH 111 - ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN I - 3 UNITS

Class hours: 2 lecture / 4 lab
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Recommendation: None.

This course is an introduction to the preparation of architectural working drawings.  The course includes drawing conventions, design considerations, and the relationship between different types of architectural drawings, specifications, and construction techniques.  Emphasis is placed on residential construction and commercial buildings.  The theory of computer-aided drafting is included.

Transfer Credit: CSU

ARCH 112 - HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE - 3 UNITS

Class hours: 3 lecture
Prerequisite: None.

This course is a survey of the history of architecture from the birth of civilization to the present. Emphasis is placed upon the understanding of the technological, sociological, aesthetic, and artistic influences which determine our built environment. This course will familiarize students with the different architectural periods as well as their characteristic design elements and significant architects.

Satisfies the Fine Art General Education Requirement. 

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

ARCH 113 - BUILDING CODES - 4 UNITS

Class hours: 4 lecture
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Recommendation: None.

This course is an in-depth study of the statutes and regulations which have been established by law to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Analysis of the construction of buildings, their use, and accessibility requirements in compliance with applicable laws will be stressed.  

Transfer Credit: CSU

ARCH 121 - ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN II - 3 UNITS

Class hours: 2 lecture / 4 lab
Prerequisite: ARCH 111 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher, or appropriate work experience.
Corequisite: None.
Recommendation: None.

This course is a continuation of the study of methods utilized in the preparation of architectural working drawings.  This course includes advanced drawing conventions, design considerations, construction specifications, and structural requirements.  Analysis of the materials and construction details of commercial and industrial buildings is given.  Emphasis on the purpose and presentation of working drawings and their relationship to building codes is provided.  

Transfer Credit: CSU

ARCH 122 - ARCHITECTURAL DELINEATION - 2 UNITS

Class hours: 1 lecture / 3 lab
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Recommendation: None.

This course is a study of, and laboratory experience in, three dimensional representations including renderings, perspective drawings, paraline drawings and presentation drawings of architectural projects. Emphasis is on the techniques of various drawing media which will enable the students to express their architectural ideas.  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

ARCH 123 - INTRODUCTION TO 2-D COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING - 4 UNITS

Class hours: 3 lecture / 3 lab
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Recommendation: None.

This course provides an introduction to two-dimensional computer aided drafting and design using AutoCAD software.  Students will learn the fundamentals of creating and modifying objects, the placing of text and dimensions, working with blocks and hatches, and creating professional quality output.  Hands-on exercises will be used to reinforce the functions of AutoCAD.  Students who repeat this course will improve skills through further practice and remain current with latest software updates.  This course may be taken for a maximum of 8 units.   

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

ARCH 211 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, PROGRAMMING, AND PRESENTATION - 3 UNITS

Class hours: 2 lecture / 4 lab
Prerequisite: ARCH 121 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher, or appropriate work experience.
Corequisite: None.
Recommendation: None.

This course covers the development of critical thinking skills in design and programming of the single building. Study and application of the various factors that determine the form of buildings with a special emphasis on graphic presentations, colors, and models are given.

Transfer Credit: CSU

ARCH 212 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN THEORY I - 3 UNITS

Class hours: 2 lecture / 4 lab
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None
Recommendation: None.

This course is an introduction to the creative thinking process and its application to basic architectural design theory. Exercises emphasize the development of basic skills and presentation techniques used in the design of simplified architectural projects. Focus on the investigation of the relationship between theoretical concepts, color, space, form, and texture is emphasized.  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

ARCH 213 - INTRODUCTION TO 3-D COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING - 4 UNITS

Class hours: 3 lecture / 3 lab
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Recommendation: None.

This course provides an introduction to three-dimensional computer aided drafting and design using AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop and VIZ Render software.  Students will learn the fundamentals of creating and modifying three-dimensional objects, the placing of cameras and lights, the creation and application of materials, computer rendering techniques, and creating professional quality output.  Hands-on exercises will be used to reinforce the functions of the applicable software.  Students who repeat this course will improve skills through further practice and remain current with latest software updates.  This course may be taken for a maximum of 8 units. 

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

ARCH 221 - ARCHITECTURAL CAD WORKING DRAWINGS - 4 UNITS

Class hours: 3 lecture / 3 lab
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Recommendation: None.

This course provides an introduction to the production of three-dimensional building design models and working drawings using Architectural Desktop software.  Students will learn the fundamentals of creating and modifying three-dimensional massing objects, creating floor plans with doors and windows, the placing of roof and stairs, generating building elevations and sections, annotating and documenting the drawing, creating a building walk-through, and creating professional quality output.  Hands-on exercises will be used to reinforce the functions of Architectural Desktop.  Students who repeat this course will improve skills through further practice and remain current with latest software updates.  This course may be taken for a maximum of 12 units. 

Transfer Credit: CSU

ARCH 222 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN THEORY II - 3 UNITS

Class hours: 2 lecture / 4 lab
Prerequisite: ARCH 212 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher, or appropriate work experience.
Corequisite: None.
Recommendation: None.

This course includes the continued development of the creative thinking process and its application to advanced architectural design theory, focusing on the synthesis of the relationship between theoretical concepts, space, color form, and texture. The emphasis is on presentation graphics, models, and the development of a portfolio of student work. This course is particularly applicable to students wishing to transfer into a professional architectural degree program. (Formerly ARCH 42)

Transfer Credit: CSU

ARCH 223 - ARCHITECTURAL CAD 3-D BUILDING MODELING - 4 UNITS

Class hours: 3 lecture / 3 lab
Prerequisite: ARCH 123 or ENGT 138 (formerly DRAF 138) or equivalent with grades of Credit or "C" or higher.
Corequisite: None.
Recommendation: None.

This course provides an introduction to the production of parametric three-dimensional building design models and working drawings using Revit software.  Students will learn the fundamentals of creating and modifying three-dimensional topography and building mass objects, parametric building walls with floor and roof slabs, creating floor and reflected ceiling plans, generating building elevations and sections, annotating and documenting the drawing, and creating professional quality renderings.  Hands-on exercises will be used to reinforce the functions of Revit.

Transfer Credit: CSU

ARCH 269 - SPECIAL STUDIES IN ARCHITECTURE - 0-5 UNITS

(Not degree applicable)
Class hours: Variable
Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.

This course will provide students the opportunity to explore topics in Architecture not offered in the regular departmental curriculum. Topics are selected according to student and instructor interests and needs. This course is not offered every semester. For specific departmental offerings of Special Studies, please see the current Schedule of Classes. Subject to departmental approval.

ARCH 273/274 - ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS OCCUPATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE - 3-4 UNITS

(Not degree applicable)
Class hours: One (1) hour control class each week plus 15 hours of employment per week for Architectural Drawing work experience 73 or 20 hours of employment per week for Architectural work experience 74. The employment must be in a job related to the student's educational goal.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in the Architectural Drawing vocational program with 7 or more units including occupational work experience.

Occupational Work Experience is a supervised employment program in an approved work station related to the student's declared major. Students meet with their instructor for a minimum of one hour per week and will receive credit for on-the-job learning experiences that are new or are an expansion of their regular responsibilities. Students who are not employed but wish to gain work experience may be placed in a non-paying position if such opportunities are available. This course may be taken for a maximum of 16 units. Subject to departmental approval.

ARCH 297 - SPECIAL STUDIES IN ARCHITECTURE - 0-5 UNITS

Class hours: Variable
Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.

This course will provide students the opportunity to explore topics in Architecture not offered in the regular departmental curriculum. Topics are selected according to student and instructor interests and needs. This course is not offered every semester. This is a degree-applicable course which applies toward the Associate in Arts Degree. To determine if this course transfers to the California State University system, please check with your counselor or the Dean of Academic Affairs. For specific departmental offerings of Special Studies, please see the current Schedule of Classes. Subject to departmental approval.
 

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