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Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ARCH 101 Architectural Fundamentals

4 credits
This course covers architectural fundamentals including: terminology, media, line conventions, architectural lettering, scaling, sketching, design principles, floor plans, sections, elevations, and dimensioning techniques. An introduction to building codes, construction documents, print reading, and interpretation. Emphasis is placed on architectural standards and conventions. 

Prerequisites: ARCH 100 ARCH 103 , and ARCH 104  

Corequisites: ARCH 105 ARCH 111 , and ARCH 112  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Identify and explain architectural graphics symbols and conventions
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of building codes
  • Design basic plans for an architectural project
  • Illustrate sections and details for construction documents
  • Review architectural blueprints and identify common construction components

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

  • apply knowledge to create drawings by hand and using technology
  • read architectural prints and solve common architectural problems
  • employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40