Architecture (ARC) at Mountain Empire Community College
- ARC 111 - Introduction to Architectural Drafting I
- Introduces basic architectural drafting techniques including lettering; geometric construction; orthographic, isometric, and perspective drawings; shade and shadow construction in plans and elevations; and architectural symbols, indications and conventions.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week.3 credits
- 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 organizatiohn 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 organizatiohn 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 220 - Intro. to Landscape Architecture and Site Planning
- Introduces the basics of landscape design and development concepts through architectural construction and plantings. Shows relationship between design and environment, including objectives of design elements and materials, facilities.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- ARC 243 - Environmental Systems
- Studies energy sources and strategies for use in buildings; heat loss and heat gain; heating and cooling equipment and system; water supply, distribution and waste systems and equipment; principles of electricity, electrical systems and equipment.Lecture 4 hours per week.4 credits