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ARC-119 Structural Drafting 3 (2-2) S
Prerequisites: ARC-113, ARC-114, ARC-114A; MAT-121 or MAT-171
Corequisites: None
This course introduces basic concepts associated with sizing and detailing structural
assemblies. Topics include vocabulary, span-to-depth ratios, code requirements, shop
drawings, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to
perform simple calculations and prepare shop drawings and preliminary structural
plans. (1997 SU)
ARC-160 Residential Design 3 (1-6) SS
Prerequisites: ARC-111, ARC-114, ARC-114A
Corequisites: ARC-112
This course introduces the methodology of basic residential design. Topics include
residential site design, space organization and layout, residential styles, and the
development of schematic design. Upon completion, students should be able to
design a residence. (1998 FA)
ARC-211 Light Construction Technology 3 (1-6) F
Prerequisites: ARC-111, ARC-114, ARC-114A
Corequisites: ARC-112
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. (1997 SU)
ARC-213 Design Project 4 (2-6) S
Prerequisites: ARC-111, ARC-112, ARC-114
Corequisites: 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)
ARC-214 Architectural Statics 3 (3-0) S
Prerequisites: ARC-111, ARC-112, MAT-121 or MAT-171
Corequisites: ARC-215
This course covers the concepts of elementary statics as applied to architecture.
Topics include forces, resultants, and types of force system; equations of equilibrium;
reactions of simple architectural structures; internal forces in architectural roof
trusses; frames and beams; centroids and moments of inertia as applied to
architecture. Upon completion, students should be able to solve problems which
require the ability to analyze systems of forces in static equilibrium as applied to
architectural forms. (1998 FA)
ARC-215 Architectural Strength of Materials 3 (3-0) S
Prerequisites: ARC-111, ARC-112, MAT-121 or MAT-171
Corequisites: ARC-214
This course covers the concepts of elementary strength of materials within
architecture. Topics include structural form, architectural strength of materials,
structural behavior, and the relationship between structures and architectural form.