Architecture (ARC) at Rappahannock Community College
Distance Learning
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Term
- ARC 95 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ARC 100 - Introduction to Architecture
- Outlines history and impact of architecture. Emphasizes dynamics and social aspects of architecture and society; focuses on 19th and 20th century architectural forms.Lecture 3 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 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 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 133 - Construction Methodology & Procedures I
- Studies materials used in construction of buildings, covering foundations to structural framing systems. Includes appropriate use of materials for various construction types. Includes specification of materials and installation procedures; types of specifications and writing procedures; bidding procedures and, contract documents. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - ARC 134 - Construction Methodology & Procedures II
- Studies materials used in construction of buildings, covering foundations to structural framing systems. Includes appropriate use of materials for various construction types. Includes specification of materials and installation procedures; types of specifications and writing procedures; bidding procedures and, contract documents. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - ARC 200 - History of Architecture
- Surveys architecture from ancient times to the 19th century, with emphasis on philosophy of design, form and structure.Lecture 4 hours per week.
4 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 231 - Advanced Architectural Design and Graphics I
- Provides fundamental knowledge of the principles and techniques of architectural drawing procedures. Familiarizes student with design process. Provides a better understanding of the relation between architectural design and structural systems.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ARC 122 or equivalent.4 credits