Architecture (ARC) at Reynolds Community College
Distance Learning
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- ARC 121 - Architectural Drafting I
- Introduces techniques of architectural drafting, including lettering, dimensioning, and symbols. Requires production of plans, sections, and elevations of a simple building. Studies use of common reference material and the organization of architectural working drawings. Requires development of a limited set of working drawings, including a site plan, related details, and pictorial drawings. Part I of II. Credit will not awarded for both ARC 121 and ARC 123.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - ARC 122 - Architectural Drafting II
- Introduces techniques of architectural drafting, including lettering, dimensioning, and symbols. Requires production of plans, sections, and elevations of a simple building. Studies use of common reference material and the organization of architectural working drawings. Requires development of a limited set of working drawings, including a site plan, related details, and pictorial drawings. Part II of II. Credit will not be awarded for both ARC 122 and ARC 124.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - ARC 131 - Materials and Methods of Construction I
- Covers use of wood as a building material in all phases of construction. Deals with species used, growth characteristics, hygroscopic properties, and applications of lumber and plywood. Includes wood framing systems, premanufactured components, modular systems, windows, doors, cabinets and flooring.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - ARC 132 - Materials and Methods of Construction II
- Studies masonry and concrete materials related to the construction industry: materials, mixtures, handling and placing, finishing and curing and protection of concrete work. Includes brick and cementitious materials, mortar, and workmanship, and iron, steel, and aluminum as used in construction.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - ARC 201 - History of Modern Architecture
- Surveys architecture from 19th century to present, with emphasis on philosophy of design, form and structure.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits - ARC 221 - Architectural CAD Applications Software I
- Teaches the principles and techniques of architectural drawing practices through the use of architecture specific CAD software. Utilizes the commands and features of the software to generate drawings that emphasize architectural design and structural systems. Use local prerequisites.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - ARC 222 - Architectural CAD Applications Software II
- Uses advanced features of architectural CAD software to teach students to develop working drawings and details that adhere to the practices and techniques of architectural drawing principles. Use local prerequisites.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - ARC 241 - Building Mechanical Systems
- Studies components and design for systems in residential and commercial building. Covers plumbing supply and drainage, including storm drainage and private sewage disposal. Requires calculation of overall heat balances for buildings as basis for design of heating and cooling systems.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - ARC 242 - Building Electrical Systems
- Studies components and design for lighting and electrical systems, security, fire, and smoke alarms.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - ARC 258 - Building Codes, Contract Documents & Prof. Office Pract
- Covers professional role of the architectural technician with regard to the construction industry. Includes building codes and their effect on specifications and drawings. Teaches purpose and writing of specifications with their legal and practical application to working drawings. Analyzes contract documents for client-architect-contractor responsibilities and duties.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - ARC 297 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-6 credits