Architecture Courses
These listings are sourced from Curricunet, and some courses may not be offered every semester. For additional information, contact the academic department, speak with counseling or refer to the current Class Schedule and College Catalog.
ARCH 4B - Architectural Drafting Principles II
( 3.00 - Units )
Continuation of Architecture 4A with emphasis on architectural working drawings for non-residential buildings with wood, masonry, steel and concrete structures. Application of advanced computer-aided drafting techniques for architectural construction documents will be reviewed, as will the use of electronic/web-based information sources, including Architectural Graphic Standards, Sweets Catalogs, and the Uniform Building Code.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
- demonstrate ability to use Uniform building Code to non-residential projects,
- identify and execute critical details for non-residential buildings,
- use computer-aided drafting and internet resources for compiling non-residential construction documents,
- use industry conventions to complete working drawings for small masonry, steel, concrete, and wood frame construction.
ARCH 8B - Fundamentals of Architectural Design II
( 4.00 - Units )
Continuation of the content and issues introduced in Architecture 8A. Emphasis on generating and developing design concepts, incorporating structure, materials, and energy considerations as determination of form. Emphasis on applied traditional and digital graphic communications tools, including scale models to convey intended concepts and meanings.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
- apply knowledge of structural potential and limitations as a design factor;
- identify site factors, cultural values and anthropocentric needs of occupants in architectural design;
- manipulate architectural elements to define form and space that support the communication of intended meanings and concepts;
- use both traditional and digital graphic and model building techniques to study design strategies.
ARCH 8A - Fundamentals of Architectural Design I
( 4.00 - Units )
Introduction to the theories, principles, and methods of architectural design using traditional and digital media. Studio projects emphasize composing two- and three-dimensional organizations to convey intended concepts and meanings. Aesthetic, environmental, social, and technological factors which inform architectural design are investigated. Course work is supplemented with lectures, discussions, and readings.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
- express proposed design concepts graphically, with study models, and verbally;
- incorporate theory, fundamental principles and techniques to design;
- manipulate and apply digital images, illustrations and 3-dimensional models to the process of architectural design;
- use two and three dimensional composition drawings and design elements to solve given architectural problems.
ARCH 12 - Construction Materials and Methods
( 3.00 - Units )
Introduction to the methods and materials used in contemporary and historical building construction. Wood, steel, masonry, and concrete structural systems will be explored, as will major interior and exterior finish systems. The relationships between occupancy and construction types will be reviewed as will the influence of building codes, climate, labor supply, and economic factors.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
- describe major structural systems using wood, steel, masonry, and concrete;
- identify and evaluate various interior and exterior finish systems;
- identify and explain the behavior, appearance, and use of building materials;
- understand how building materials are categorized by building industries.
ARCH 14 - California Architecture and Urban Design
( 3.00 - Units )
California architecture and urban design from indigenous beginnings to the contemporary avant garde. Historic, cultural, and environmental influences on the shaping California’s distinctive buildings and cities. Work reviewed ranges from anonymous adobes to historic masterpieces by Maybeck and Morgan to new works by Gehry, Moss, and others.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
- compare the major architectural styles from the Classic to the Postmodern, as they relate to California;
- describe planning fundamentals and how they affect architecture and city design;
- identify the work and design principles of California's leading architects and urban designers.
ARCH 16 - People and Environmental Design
( 3.00 - Units )
Principles of landscape architecture emphasizing design concepts as they relate to site, building, and client requirements. Includes site analysis, land use patterns, circulation, layout, planting materials, irrigation. The general design process and outcome are examined in context of relationships between people and the environments, both natural and man-made, with focus on sustainable design principles applied to passive environmental control, landscaping, functional adaptation, social and economic impacts, integrating their influences in community development and urban planning.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
- Demonstrate basic landscape design principles and theories.
- Develop basic technical knowledge about landscapes.
- Develop collaborative skills through group problem solving.