Architecture

"The fundamental aspects of building materials and systems are taught in this course. Student projects are required, demonstrating knowledge of basic building construction systems. Fields trips, labs, and lectures, combined with student use of building product CDs, Sweet's Source, and the Internet are used to retrieve data and technical information. Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week."

"This is a basic course to enable a student to utilize a site considering natural amenities, topography, and site codes. Lectures include development of recreational, commercial, and residential sites. Included is the study of topography, site planning and grading, drainage, handicap requirements, and zoning. Environmental and aesthetic considerations are determined with the development of site analysis plans. The analysis of wind, sun, and views is incorporated in the development of site plans and site models. Vegetation for landscaping, shade, and buffering is included in lectures as it affects energy consumption in a building. Recycling of existing buildings is incorporated to site planning, as well as the re-use of existing materials, such as crushed rock in the prevention of soil erosion. Topography contours, parking areas, surface drainage, illumination, signage, and wayfinding are discussed in lectures and implemented in drafting labs where the students develop plans and models that support their development of the site. Lectures and lab work include examples of graphic communication for presentation drawings, illustrating color, shade and shadows, and vegetation to emphasize and enhance the presentation of site plans. Projects are completed by individuals and by teams. Field trips are provided to residential subdivisions and commercial sites to supplement lectures. Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite: ARCH 121 Working Drawings I; or permission of instructor."

"This course introduces the student to the basics of developing working drawings which include dimensioning, types of lines, symbols, use of architectural and engineering scales, and coordination with related disciplines and engineering. This is reflected in the generation of plans, elevations, and sections with emphasis on sections. Lectures include perspective, isometric, and presentation of work. Lab projects include freehand drawings which consists of plans, elevations, and sections that enable the student to develop the skill of proportion and scale. Lectures and lab work provide hands-on experience for graphic communication to utilize color, texture, and presentation techniques. Introduction to model making uses materials and methods of assembling components which include color, trees, cars, and figures to provide scale. Projects are individual and team presentations. The skills and familiarization of Working Drawings I taken from lectures and labs from ARCH 121 Working Drawings I and ARCH 107 Methods and Materials of Construction are carried into ARCH 122 Working Drawings II where the students combine their skills into producing architectural working drawings. Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
Pre/Co-requisite: ENGT 107 Computer-Aided Drafting; or permission of instructor."

"Basic principles of successful graphic presentations are introduced. Student projects progress from concrete to abstract representation. Effective use of color, symbols, composition, and scale is stressed. Basic features of current computer programs such as fonts, graphs, and 3D representation are explored by the student. Two laboratory hours per week."

"This course will lead students through the process of creating a building model using the 3D building information modeling (BIM) software, Revit. The course will cover the use of BIM in the building industry, development of 3D model elements, views, dimensions and annotations, schedules, basic interior components, drawing sheets and printing, and basic 3D rendering. Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week."

"This course is designed to give students a solid understanding of Revit MEP features and capabilities, from navigating the interface to the more advanced subjects. The course introduces students to the software's user interface and the basic HVAC, electrical, and plumbing/piping components that make Revit MEP a powerful and flexible engineering modeling tool. Students focus on developing a small residential or commercial project and produce various drawings. Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite: ARCH 200 Revit or ENGT 107 Introduction to CAD."

"This course introduces theories and applications of climate response, energy, and material resources as applied to the thermal comfort of buildings. Emphasis on sustainable architectural methods of usage of water and natural and active methods of ventilating, cooling, and heating. A combination of class lectures and outside field trips and professional conferences will be used to present the material. Two lecture and four laboratory hours per week."

"This course introduces the impact of daylighting and artificial lighting on the design and use of buildings. Acoustic performance and behavior of sound in buildings will be studied. The course highlights daylighting systems and the integration of electrical lighting, strategies for noise management, room acoustics, as well as a continued introduction to alternate and sustainable building energy systems. A combination of class lectures, physical models, and outside fields trips will be use to present the material. Two lecture and four laboratory hours per week.
Pre/Co-requisites: ARCH 230 Introduction to Sustainability or permission of instructor."

"Properties of wood, steel, and concrete under typical construction conditions are studied. Stresses are analyzed under common loading conditions and allowable stresses compared. Building codes and manufacturer's data in tables and charts are analyzed and applied, using basic engineering formulas, to basic building designs. Demonstrations, laboratory, and team projects are used to introduce professional practice. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
Pre/Co-requisites: PHYS 133 Concepts of Technical Physics II, PHYS 142 Technical Physics II, PHYS 152 College Physics II, or PHYS 162 General Physics II; or permission of instructor."

"This is an introductory course in Architectural Design that encourages students to express themselves with many preliminary ideas that translate into alternate designs. Bubble diagrams and site analysis sketches are generated to establish the concepts of the projects. Alternate designs are combined and refined into the final presentation where the students present their projects to a team of architectural critics. Students are instructed to use pencil to paper to develop, refine, and present their ideas from preliminary conception to a final presentation which includes plans, sections, elevations, and models. Several projects are defined within the program requirements with maximum dimensions for the student to work within to provide the student with a complete understanding of the project. Sections are developed enabling the student to understand the development of plans from bubble diagrams, the development of elevations from plans, and the relationship of all components. Presentations of projects include drawings, freehand sketches, and study and presentation models. Emphasis is placed on the freehand sketches to include color, bar graphs, scale figures, vehicles, trees, and appropriate scale items that graphically enhance the preliminary sketches, preliminary work, and final presentations. Graphic illustrations with examples are presented in lectures by the use of sample materials to include texture, color, and scale figures, in addition to presentations to be coordinated and complement each other for a complete graphic presentation in both two and three dimensions. One lecture and four laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisites: ARCH 115 Site Development, ARCH 122 Working Drawings II, and ARCH 230 Introduction to Sustainability; or permission of instructor."

"An introduction to the theory and principles of innovative sustainable construction. The course takes an integrated design and ecological systems approach to high performance green building. Students learn how to reduce the ecological impact of the built environment using cutting-edge best practices. Topics include climate change, green building principles, rating systems, life cycle assessment, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and innovation technologies. Capstone assignment is a student lecture. Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
Pre/Co-requisite: ENGL 101 English Composition I; waiver by placement testing results; or permission of instructor."

"This course considers cost per square foot, assemblies, and unit cost methods for estimating construction projects. Sample projects representing commercial and residential construction are used in computer labs for complete estimates. Working drawings and specifications are used for estimating quantities. Reference manuals, CDs, and estimating software complement the specifications and drawings. Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisites: ARCH 122 Working Drawings II and ARCH 251 Architectural Detail Drawings; or permission of instructor."

This course provides the student with practical hands-on experience in a construction or architectural professional environment. Students will gain an understanding of workplace dynamics and professional expectations. The overall intent of this course is to assist students to refine and clarify individual professional and career goals. Ten to fifteen internship hours per week.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.