Architecture (ARC) at New River Community College
Distance Learning
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- 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 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 123 - Architectural Graphics I
- Introduces techniques of architectural communication including orthographic projection and sketching as well as 3d views and modeling. Requires the manual production of plans, sections, elevations and 3d views and models of a simple building. Includes dimensioning, detailing and rendering. Part I of II. Credit will not be awarded for both ARC 121 and ARC 123.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - ARC 130 - Introduction to Materials & Methods of Construction
- Introduces the physical properties and characteristics of building materials and methods of construction. Includes review of residential and light commercial wood-frame construction techniques and an introduction to steel and concrete structural systems.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 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 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 190 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ARC 195 - 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 197 - 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.
1-5 credits - ARC 198 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ARC 199 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 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 212 - Architectural Drafting III
- Provides fundamental knowledge of the principles and techniques of architectural drawings, procedures. Familiarizes students with design process to provide a better understanding of the relationship between architectural design and structural systems.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ARC 112 or equivalent.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 225 - Site Planning and Technology
- Studies the impact of building codes and zoning ordinances on site design; storm drainage, grading design, erosion and flood control; site materials for paving and retaining walls; site utilities.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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 - ARC 232 - Advanced Architectural Design and Graphics II
- Requires development of complete set of working drawings and details according to principles and techniques of architectural drawings and procedures used in professional firms.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
Prerequisite ARC 231 or equivalent.4 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 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 - ARC 246 - Materials and Methods of Construction
- Introduces the characteristics of building materials and the methods of construction in which these materials are used in the erection of structures. Introduces the physical properties of steel, concrete, timber, glass, and related materials as well as methods used in testing materials. All sixteen CSI divisions are discussed.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 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 290 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ARC 295 - 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 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 - ARC 298 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ARC 299 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits