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Course Descriptions
APDZ 441 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 5CR
Examines essential strategies and methods for managing projects. Students
apply a step-by-step methodology to develop plans, apply project management
concepts, demonstrate presentation skills and perform a post project review for
projects specific to the design field. Prerequisite: Admission to BTAD program.
APDZ 451 DESIGN TEAM PRACTICUM 5CR
Under the direction of their instructor, students will work in teams to perform
design tasks in partnership with real-world design projects. Some on-site
work at a partner organization may be required. Prerequisite: Admission to the
BTAD Program and instructor permission.
APDZ 461 SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT
OR INTERNSHIP
5CR
Students will complete a culminating project integrating all of their coursework
and resulting in an employment portfolio piece that involves all steps in the
design process from ideation to proof of concept, showcasing their abilities.
Prerequisites: Admission to the BTAD program and instructor permission.
APDZ 497 DESIGN PRACTICE INTERNSHIP 1-5CR
Professional practice design internship designed to expand student learning
in the workplace. Students work with a faculty member and internship site
supervisor to formalize the academic component of the experience through
development of learning objectives, professional projects, timesheets, work
samples and written reviews. Prerequisite: Admission to the BTAD Program
and instructor permission.
ARCH 201 HISTORY OF
AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE
3CR
History of architecture in America from the 17th century colonial beginnings
through the 20th century. Topics include European influence, vernacular
styles, architectural terminology, and an introduction to the architects who
influenced design and construction in America. Prerequisite: ENGT 101 or
instructor permission.
ARCH 205 THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE 3CR
This course investigates and studies architectural theories of importance.
Lecture and research assignments will expand awareness of architectural
values and principles, including influential theorist and theories throughout
history. Prerequisite: ENGT 101 or instructor permission.
ARGT 111 ARCHITECTURAL PRINT READING I 2CR
This course is an overview and introduction to print reading and interpretation,
layout, terminology, dimensions, symbols, and building codes. Actual professional
construction documents will be reviewed and studied. Prerequisites: ENGT 101 or
instructor permission.
ARGT 112 CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES 3CR
This course covers residential construction methods and techniques,
terminology, materials, codes, permits, and costs. Includes study of wood
framing systems, foundation systems, stair design, and roof systems.
Prerequisite: ARGT 111.
ARGT 121 ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS 4CR
Fundamentals of architectural graphics including: terminology, media, line
conventions, architectural lettering, scaling, sketching, floor plans, sections,
elevations, and dimensioning techniques. Emphasis is placed on architectural
standards and conventions. Prerequisites: ENGT 101 or instructor permission.
ARGT 131 REVIT ARCHITECTURE I 4CR
This is a basic course in Autodesk Revit Architecture. Students will learn
how to produce an instructor directed architectural project utilizing basic
Revit operations such as walls, roofs, annotations and dimensions. Revit is
an architectural program and uses architectural elements and terminology.
Prerequisites: ARGT 222 and ENGT 131, or instructor permission.
ARGT 132 REVIT ARCHITECTURE II 4CR
This is a continuation course in Revit Architecture. Students will focus on the
model building process and create more advanced architectural models. To
accomplish this, students will use: massing, file linking, site tools, rendering,
custom content and other trades like lighting and HVAC. Students will use
other tools to review and verify information in their model with a focus on
constructability, design, and sustainability. Prerequisites: ENGT 131, ARGT 131.
ARGT 211 ARCHITECTURAL PRINT READING II 2CR
Advanced print reading and interpretation of architectural construction
documents are covered in this course. Students will demonstrate their
knowledge of layout, terminology, materials, construction methods,
dimensions, symbols, building codes, and notes through professional
presentations. Prerequisite: ARGT 222 or instructor permission.
ARGT 212 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
TECHNIQUES
3CR
This course researches different construction methods and techniques,
terminology, materials, and building systems. It includes research of new
and innovative construction materials, technologies, and applications.
Prerequisite: ARGT 112.
ARGT 215 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS 4CR
Study of construction materials for residential and commercial architecture
including wood, steel, plastics, composites, masonry and concrete.
Prerequisite: ARGT 112 or instructor permission.
ARGT 221 RESIDENTIAL DESIGN DRAWINGS 4CR
This course covers residential design beginning at a conceptual stage through the
design development phase of a project. Design drawings are produced utilizing
common architectural graphic media techniques. Prerequisites: ARGT 211 and
ARCH 201, or instructor permission.
ARGT 222 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS
4CR
This is a continuation of ARGT 221 and the course covers residential
architectural graphics standards, floor plans, sections, elevations, stairs, roofs,
and foundations. Primary focus is on developing and refining production of
construction documents. Various architectural graphics media and software
applications are utilized. Prerequisites: ARGT 221, or instructor permission.
ARGT 223 RESIDENTIAL PROJECT – ADVANCED 4CR
This is an advanced class for students to create an additional residential project:
Students will develop a complete set of design and/or working drawings
applying local building codes. Various architectural graphics media and software
applications are utilized. Prerequisite: ARGT 222 or instructor permission.
ARGT 225 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
AND ESTIMATING
3CR
This course covers construction units of measure, estimating techniques,
methods of preparing construction estimates, and management of a
construction project. Office practices and construction scheduling are covered.
Prerequisites: MATH 098 or MATH 099, ARGT 112, or instructor permission.
ARGT 228 CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS 4CR
This course is a study of the construction contract process, methods, materials,
contractual relationships, specifications, construction document organization,
and the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) - Masterformat 2004.
Prerequisite: ARGT 222 or instructor permission.
ARGT 231 COMMERCIAL BUILDING SYSTEMS 3CR
This course is a study of commercial construction techniques: materials,
standards, codes, permits, and costs. Various concrete construction systems and
steel frame systems are investigated and presented. Prerequisite: ARGT 112.
ARGT 232 COMMERCIAL DESIGN DRAWINGS 4CR
This course covers commercial design beginning at a conceptual stage
through the design development phase of a project. A set of design drawings
are produced utilizing common architectural graphic media techniques.
Prerequisites: ENGT 131, ARGT 222.
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