Course Descriptions
2 units | 18 hours lecture, 54 hours lab
Introduces graphic illustration software for architecture and interior design presentations. Same as ID-084.
ARCHT 085 INTRODUCTION TO THE LEED RATING SYSTEM
0.5 unit | 9 hours lecture
Introduces the LEED Rating System point structure, overview of the various LEED credits and an introduction to the LEED online application process. Units do not apply to the associate degree and offered pass/no pass only.
ARCHT 086 PROJECT SITE FACTORS
0.5 unit | 9 hours lecture
Defines and explores factors involved in sustainable site development, including Brownfield redevelopment and best practices for stormwater, landscape and transportation design. Field trip to a Brownfield site is required. Units do not apply to the associate degree and offered pass/no pass only.
ARCHT 087 SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
0.5 unit | 9 hours lecture
Provides an overview of sustainable building material selection for exterior and interior
applications pursuing LEED certification credits. Indoor environmental health considerations
such as indoor air quality, ventilation, interior lighting and acoustical quality
will also be introduced. Units do not apply to the associate degree and offered pass/no
pass only.
ARCHT 088 INNOVATION IN DESIGN AND REGIONAL PRIORITIES
0.5 unit | 9 hours lecture
Introduces innovative sustainable building design strategies, emphasizing emerging
trends that address pressing regional environmental issues. Units do not apply to
the associate degree and offered pass/no pass only.
ARCHT 089 GREEN BUILDING ECONOMICS
0.5 unit | 9 hours lecture
Provides strategies on the application of economic principles to asses and balance
the competing environmental and resource demands involved in the construction of the
built environment. Factors analyzed will include the waste assimilation capacity of
the environment, resource decision making based on market economy, building efficiency
and lifecycle cost analysis. Units do not apply to the associate degree and offered
pass/no pass only.
ARCHT 090 LEED ONLINE DOCUMENTATION AND PROCESSING
0.5 unit | 9 hours lecture
Introduces students to LEED Online, the internet based interface for submitting credit
compliance information to the Green Building Certification Institute for a projects
prospective LEED certification. Units do not apply to the associate degree and offered
pass/no pass only.
ARCHT 091 GREEN BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEMS AND RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
1 unit | 18 hours lecture
Presents the efficient use and conservation of energy resources for environmental
control systems in green buildings, including heating, cooling, ventilation and lighting.
Topics include the use of automated solar control, cross and stack ventilation, daylighting
methods and an introduction to mechanical systems for interior environment control
in green buildings. Emphasis on sustainable building technology use in the design
of environmental control systems. Units do not apply to the associate degree and offered
pass/no pass only.
ARCHT 095 LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE TEST PREPARATION
0.5 unit | 9 hours lecture
Prepares students for the LEED Green Associate (GA) exam through a structured program
that includes introduction to studying methodologies, test taking strategies and in-class
practice testing. Units do not apply to the associate degree and offered pass/no pass
only.
ARCHT 096L ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING CAD LAB
1 unit | 54 hours lab
A lab for the currently-enrolled student who wishes to increase skills through the
use of the CAD lab facility. Note: Students must attend faculty supervised weekly
scheduled class time posted in printed schedule. Hours must be accrued at a time separate
from any other class in which the student is also registered. This course is not a
required course for any certificate or degree in the architecture program. Units do
not apply to the associate degree.
ARCHT 100 CAREERS IN ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN, AND RELATED FIELDS
1 unit | CSU 18 hours lecture
Surveys careers in architecture, interior design and related fields, including degree
requirements, transfer institutions, income, and employment opportunities. Field trips
may be required. (Same as ID-100)
ARCHT 110 ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING
3 units | CSU 36 hours lecture, 54 hours lab
Presents current practices in architectural drafting and construction technology focusing
on a small single family residence. Drafting techniques will emphasize clarity, line
weight expression and accuracy. Same as ID-110.
ARCHT 120 DESIGN I - ELEMENTS OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
3 units | UC:CSU 36 hours lecture, 54 hours lab
Introduces fundamentals of the 2D and 3D design process including the design and representation
of architectural form, space and organization.
ARCHT 140 MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
3 units | CSU 54 hours lecture
Introduces principles, materials, methods, and processes of traditional and sustainable
construction. Combines both theory and practical application. Field trips are required.
ARCHT 160 2-D CAD FOR ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN
3 units | CSU 36 hours lecture, 54 hours lab
Prerequisite: ARCHT-110 or ID-110
Presents drawing and editing commands and procedures to complete basic 2-D CAD drawings
for an architectural set of construction documents.
ARCHT 180 CODES AND ZONING REGULATIONS
3 units | CSU 54 hours lecture
Provides an in-depth review of California building codes, ADA or California Title
24 (Disabled Access Regulations based on the Americans with Disability Act), as related
to commercial, residential and institutional projects. Students will apply building
and zoning codes for the design and drafting in architecture and interior design.
ARCHT 190 DESIGN II SPACE PLANNING
3 units | CSU 36 hours lecture, 54 hours lab
Prerequisite: ID-110 or ARCHT-110
Recommended Preparation: ARCHT-120 and ID-101B and ID-103
Interpret required sheets, content, and order for a small set of working drawings
for a single story wood frame residence. Same as ID-190.
ARCHT 200A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
3 units | UC:CSU 54 hours lecture
Introduces sustainable development and environmental design concepts related to culture,
economics, politics, climate, energy systems, architecture and city planning. Field
trip may be required.
ARCHT 200B DESIGN III - ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN LAB
3 units | CSU 54 hours lab
Prerequisite: ARCHT-120 Co-requisite: ARCHT-200A
Recommended Preparation: ARCHT-140, ARCHT-110 or ID-110, and ID-103
A laboratory course focusing on environmental design principles, including climate,
energy use, comfort, and materials for envelope-load dominated buildings. Field
trip may be required.
ARCHT 220 ADVANCED 2-D CAD FOR ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN
3 units | CSU 36 hours lecture, 54 hours lab
Prerequisite: ARCHT-160
Presents architectural construction drawings using advanced 2-D CAD commands, including
appropriate codes for a two-story wood frame structure.
ARCHT 240 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PORTFOLIO
3 units | CSU 36 hours lecture, 54 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: ARCHT-084
Presents the process of preparing for employment in the architecture industry, including
a portfolio of appropriate selection of work, concept improvement and methods of presentation.
ARCHT 260 3-D CAD FOR MODELING/ANIMATION
3 units | CSU 36 hours lecture, 54 hours lab
Prerequisite: ARCHT-160
Presents advanced computer-aided drafting (CAD) features to create 3-dimensional conceptual
drawings.
ARCHT 270 ADVANCED 3-D CAD AND BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM)
3 units | CSU 36 hours lecture, 54 hours lab
Prerequisite: ARCHT-160
Recommend Preparation: ARCHT-084 or ID-084
Presents intermediate to advanced architectural CAD in 3-D illustration, rendering
and animation. Virtual walk-through and fly-through of interior/exterior 3-D models
with photo-realistic materials and lighting will be produced. Field trips may be required.
ARCHT 280 DESIGN IV - ADVANCED DESIGN
3 units | UC:CSU 36 hours lecture, 54 hours lab
Prerequisite: ARCHT-140, ARCHT-200A, ARCHT-200B, ARCHT-220 and ID-114 Recommended Preparation:ID-115
Application of methods and theory used in architectural design projects. Includes
graphic technique, design process, site analysis, presentation drawings, construction
principles physical and cultural determinants of design and urban form. Portfolio
will be produced. Field trip may be required.
ARCHT-290 Advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM)
3 units | CSU 36 hours lecture, 54 hours lab
Presents advanced applications of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Architecture
and Interior Design projects. Includes BIM project coordination fundamentals, construction
detailing within the BIM environment, and advanced techniques for preparing virtual
reality simulations of interior/exterior 3D models with photorealistic materials and
lighting.