Basic techniques and fundamentals of architectural drafting with emphasis on line work, lettering, and basic technical drawing. Basic drafting skills are developed through projects devoted to acquiring knowledge of basic residential construction methods and their graphical representation. Emphasis is placed on industry standards.

As related to the architectural industry, the study of standards, codes, materials, and methods of construction. Raw materials and manufactured products are studied.

Lab for ARCH 1140. Through group projects, students learn basic construction practices and will build a small structure.

Lab experience for ARCH 1200.

Basic skills in Computer-Assisted Drafting, CAD, by assigned problems and projects using keyboard and mouse entry, drawing and lettering with CAD, and printing finished work. Students work in model and paper space. Projects consist of various mechanical drawings.

A theory and lab course devoted to the study of plane surveying and the application to civil drafting and architectural site planning. The use of field surveying equipment and office aspects of plane surveying help to develop the skills needed to gather, record and use information from the site.

A lecture and lab course devoted to the study of map drafting designed to present fundamental graphical concepts and related material as they apply to the field of civil technology. Course includes a lab segment devoted to the application of civil drafting and designed to practice fundamental graphical concepts and related material as they apply to site planning. The activity problems will be completed on the computer using a recent AutoCAD Version for Windows and Word for Windows.

This theory and lab course covers the introduction of detailing structural systems utilizing steel, concrete, and timber. The main emphasis is on the how and why of engineering bidding documents and shop drawings for steel, concrete, and timber structural systems. The student technician will sketch and develop construction, shop, drawings from the text book. The student will produce all shop drawings using recent AutoCAD software. Drafting emphasis is placed on presentation, industry standards, labeling and plotting.

This course is a theory and lab study of construction contract documents regarding the content, preparation, application, and interpretation of the AIA forms. These documents are part of the administration of the construction process. The student will study interrelationships of the front ends, technical specifications, and drawings.

A continuation of CAD Drafting I with theory and lab designed to develop a proper understanding of how the program functions and knowing the program limitations. The class will help in developing skills and procedures to draw a three dimensional model of a commercial building using Autodesk Architecture.

Exposure to practical information from psychology for use in everyday human relations and to improve communication skills.

Development of both oral and written communicative skills. Students will be able to organize and present effective presentations gaining audience rapport and sending appropriate nonverbal messages as well as formulate effective letters, memos, and reports for business and industry.

Begins development of math skills for success in specific vocational and technical fields with major emphasis on problem solving through numerical methods using a scientific calculator and graphing. The major topics include numeration and operations, measurement, number representation, and formulas. Designed for students in building construction, drafting, electrician, industrial maintenance, utility line, and welding or machinist.

Covers the command and functions available on microcomputers including a word processor, a spreadsheet, and a database. Basic keyboarding skills are essential.

This course covers the basic principles needed for effective personal financial management including the practical applications of money management, budgeting, taxes, credit, insurance, housing, investments, and retirement planning.