Architecture (ARCH)

ARCH 100 Introduction to the History of Architecture (A, W, SP)

5 credits
This course studies the fundamental elements of architecture, its development, and its meaning to various cultures throughout western history. Architecture is viewed from the perspectives of form, function, interior and exterior space, technological development, and landscape. ARCH 100 meets elective requirements in the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree programs.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101
Lab fee: $9.00

ARCH 110 Construction Drafting: Manual I (A, W, SP, SU)

2 credits
This course presents basic concepts and fundamentals of drafting especially for the building construction industry and covers the use of drawing instruments, lettering practices, basic line work, dimension procedures and an introduction to orthographic projection.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 3 hours
Lab fee: $15.00

ARCH 111 Architectural Drafting: Manual II (A, W, SP)

4 credits
This course is intended to develop the skills of drafting especially for building construction and covers the use of lettering practices, line quality and weights, dimension procedures, orthographic projection, and the drawing of plans, sections and elevations.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisite: ARCH 110
Lab fee: $15.00

ARCH 112 Construction Drafting: CAD I (A, W, SP, SU)

2 credits
This course is an introduction to the basic features of AutoCAD. Emphasis is placed on the basic display, drawing, editing, dimensioning, and text commands required for the elementary use of AutoCAD. Lectures, in-class demonstrations, and hands on work sessions are employed as teaching tools during the course. The course uses the current release of AutoCAD.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ARCH 110 or permission of instructor
Lab fee: $15.00

ARCH 113 Architectural Drafting: CAD II (A, W, SP, SU)

2 credits
This course introduces students to the intermediate features of AutoCAD and builds upon the basics learned in ARCH 112. Emphasis is placed on advanced dimensioning features, hatching, attributes, external references and paper/model space. Several small projects will be created utilizing these features. Lectures, in-class demonstrations, and hands-on work sessions are employed as teaching tools during the course. The course uses current release of AutoCAD.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ARCH 112
Lab fee: $15.00

ARCH 114 Architectural Drafting: CAD III (A, W, SP, SU)

2 credits
This course introduces students to the advanced features of AutoCAD and builds upon ARCH 113. Emphasis is placed the use of additional two-dimensional drafting commands. The student will learn the tools necessary to create a set of working drawings for a residential project. Lectures, in-class demonstrations, and hands-on work sessions are employed as teaching tools during the course. The course uses current release of AutoCAD.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ARCH 113
Lab fee: $15.00

ARCH 115 MicroStation CAD Drafting I (W)

3 credits
This course is to provide training in the use of basic display, drawing, manipulation, dimensioning, text, cell, reference files and plotting commands required to the elementary use of Bentley MicroStation. After mastering system basics, students will be given individual projects.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 5 hours
Prerequisite: ARCH 110 or permission of instructor
Lab fee: $15.00

ARCH 130 Introduction to Interior Design (On Demand)

4 credits
ARCH 110 is an introduction to the design process, focusing on space planning, through the use of project assignments in a design studio. Emphasis is on problem solving and the process of design, exploring the tools and resources available, and presentation. Several projects, small in scope, will be employed to give the student exposure to a wide variety of typical interior design problems. Lecture, discussion, and studio critiques will be employed as teaching methods during the course.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisite: ARCH 113
Lab fee: $12.00

ARCH 155 Residential Construction/Wood Structures (A, SP)

3 credits
This course outlines the various phases of residential construction for site analysis to finish material installations, including conventional wood framing, floor and roof truss framing, heavy timber/post and beam construction, and various plywood panel construction techniques. Additional topics discussed include the design and use of floor joist span charts, simple beam and footing design, as well as roof and foundation design. This course concludes with the choice of building a structural/framing model or preparing a PowerPoint presentation of a residential construction task.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 5 hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 120
Lab fee: $12.00

ARCH 161 Presentation Drawings (A, SP)

3 credits
ARCH 161 is a manual drafting course that is designed to serve as a basis for presentation drawings by hand or using the computer. Problems are designed to strengthen the student’s understanding of 3D drawing principles, and to use those principles in order to solve drawing and design issues.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisite: ARCH 111
Lab fee: $15.00

ARCH 214 Electricity (W, SU)

2 credits
This course studies the electrical code, electrical systems, standards, conventional symbols, nomenclature, layouts and fixture and equipment schedules. Coordination of electrical work with the elements of the building is emphasized.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: CMGT 121
Lab fee: $6.00

ARCH 215 Lighting (W, SU)

2 credits
This course deals with the fundamentals of lighting within buildings. The appropriate quantity of lighting is calculated and the appropriate selection and placement of lighting within a space is studied.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: CMGT121
Lab fee: $6.00

ARCH 221 Design Studio I (W)

3 credits
This course is built around the design process and design logic and will also include an emphasis on working either alone or as part of a team. The design theme may include emphasis on sustainable architecture as the primary design goal. When sustainable architecture is the framework of the course, lectures and research assignments will include lessons on solar energy, conservation practices, building materials, and other aspects of sustainability.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisite: ARCH111 and ARCH114 or permission of instructor
Lab fee: $20.00

ARCH 223 Design Studio II (SP)

3 credits
This course is built on the foundations laid by ARCH 221 and includes discussions of design principles. Students will develop a work on various design projects including a small and complex architectural project.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisite: ARCH 221 or permission of instructor
Lab fee: $20.00

ARCH 232 Building Construction Standards (A, SP)

3 credits
This course focuses primarily on building and zoning codes. Emphasis is placed on the OBBC (Ohio Basic Building Code) and the Columbus, Ohio zoning code. Other areas of study include the influence of professional associations, manufacturers, and testing laboratories in design and construction documents; CSI specifications, their organization, content and relationship to other contract documents; and professional practice in architecture.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 5 hours
Prerequisite: CMGT 121
Lab fee: $12.00

ARCH 237 Structures: Steel, Concrete and Masonry (W, SU)

4 credits
This course presents basic conceptual and practical structural design concepts. Steel, concrete and masonry structures are studied and evaluated mathematically. The student will learn how to evaluate and design beams and columns in both steel and concrete. Other topics include bearing plate/base plate design, bolted and welded connections, concrete and masonry wall design. Drafting projects require the use of CAD and will focus on structural elements.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisite: MATH 148, ARCH 114 and MECH 242
Lab fee: $12.00

ARCH 240 3D Modeling and Rendering: AutoCAD (On Demand)

3 credits
Course is an introduction to presentation drawing techniques using computer applications. The course will focus on three-dimensional modeling, rendering and other applications useful to the profession.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 5 hours
Prerequisite: ARCH 113 and ARCH 161
Lab fee: $12.00

ARCH 242 3D Visualization: form Z I (A)

4 credits
This course is an introduction to three-dimensional computer modeling using form Z. Basic modeling functions, lighting, material applications and rendering will be studied. This course focuses on techniques and methods applicable to architects, interior designers and other building related professions.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 7 hours
Prerequisite: Associate Degree or higher, or 50 completed hours within Architecture program, or permission of instructor
Lab fee: $15.00


ARCH 243 3D Visualization: form Z II (W)

4 credits
This course builds upon the fundamentals learned in ARCH 242 and focuses on more advanced techniques. Emphasis is placed on advanced modeling techniques, the mapping of realistic finishes, and the replication of real-world interior and exterior lighting conditions. The fundamentals of architectural animation are also studied.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 7 hours
Prerequisite: ARCH 242
Lab fee: $15.00

ARCH 244 3D Rendering and Lighting: form Z (On Demand)

3 credits
This course presents the fundamentals of the application of materials and lighting to 3D architectural models. Emphasis is placed on mapping realistic finishes as well as replicating real-world interior and exterior lighting conditions.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: ARCH 243
Lab fee: $15.00

ARCH 245 Computer Animation: form Z (On Demand)

3 credits
This course presents the fundamentals of architectural animation through the use of form Z. Emphasis is placed upon optimizing the model for animation and establishing the camera path.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: ARCH 244
Lab fee: 15.00

ARCH 246 3D Visualization: 3ds Max I (SP)

4 credits
This course is an introduction to three-dimensional computer modeling using form Z. Basic modeling functions, lighting, material applications and rendering will be studied. This course focuses on techniques and methods applicable to architects, interior designers and other building related professions.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 7 hours
Prerequisite: Associate Degree or higher, or 50 completed hours within Architecture program, or permission of instructor
Lab fee: $15.00

ARCH 247 3D Visualization: 3ds Max II (SU)

4 credits
This course builds upon the fundamentals learned in ARCH 246 and will focus on more advanced techniques. Emphasis is placed on advanced modeling techniques, the mapping of realistic finishes, and the replication of real-world interior and exterior lighting conditions. The fundamentals of architectural animation are also studied.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 7 hours
Prerequisite: ARCH 246
Lab fee: $15.00

ARCH 248 3D Rendering and Lighting: Autodesk Viz4 (On Demand)

3 credits
This course presents the fundamentals of the application of materials and lighting to 3D architectural models. Emphasis is placed on mapping realistic finishes as well as replicating real-world interior and exterior lighting conditions.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: ARCH 247
Lab fee: 15.00

ARCH 249 Computer Animation: Autodesk Viz4 (On Demand)

3 credits
This course presents the fundamentals of architectural animation through the use of Autodesk Viz4. Emphasis is placed upon optimizing the model for animation, and establishing the camera path.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: ARCH 248
Lab fee: 15.00

ARCH 250 Building Enclosure Materials (A, SP)

3 credits
This course is designed to expand on the knowledge gained in CIVL 120, with the study of how such materials and others are combined to form the building shell. The course focuses on the separation between exterior and interior environments. Topics covered include roofing, glass, windows and doors, walls, foundations, and interior finishes, vertical transportation and acoustics.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 120
Lab fee: $12.00

ARCH 252 Post Production (W, SU)

3 credits
This course presents the fundamentals of post-editing computer renderings. Emphasis is placed upon adding people and trees, correcting the lighting levels and applying different filter effects.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: ARCH 242 or ARCH 246
Lab fee: 15.00

ARCH 266 Working Drawings (A, SP)

5 credits
This course both introduces the student to the practice of working drawings and integrates knowledge based on all prior architectural courses. Part of the course focuses on individual tasks, such as the generation of details, schedules, and plans, while another part of the course will focus on work generated in a group setting, simulating a team effort common to a modern architectural office.
Lecture: 2 hour – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisite: ARCH 114, ARCH 232 and ARCH 250
Lab fee: $20.00

ARCH 270 Professional Practice and Management (A, SP)

3 credits
Students learn about planning projects, defining project scope and translating physical needs into building area, developing alternative solutions, preparing schedules and estimates, coordinating work efforts, and other practical factors. The student must consider physical constraints, code implications, costs, bidding, construction sequencing and practices, design goals, and working with consultants.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 5 hours
Prerequisite: ARCH 250 or permission of instructor
Lab fee: $10.00

ARCH 276 SketchUp (A, SP)

2 credits
To introduce the student to SketchUp V.5, a software package developed for the conceptual stages of design. SketchUp V.5 is a deceptively simple, amazingly powerful tool for creating, viewing, and modifying 3D ideas quickly and easily. SketchUp was developed to combine the elegance and spontaneity of pencil sketching and the flexibility of today’s digital media.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $10.00

ARCH 282 Sustainable Design Strategies (SP)

3 credits
ARCH 282 will introduce the student to the issues and concepts related to sustainable design. The impact of the building’s site, energy efficiency, the use of renewable forms of energy, including solar energy, will be studied as it relates to building design. Projects will be assigned on a regular basis and will be adaptable to the varied backgrounds of students.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENVR 282 or permission of instructor
Lab Fee: $10.00

ARCH 283 Sustainable Energy Performance (SU)

3 credits
Students become familiar with the concept of thermaltransfer, the energy characteristics of various building energy systems and components, and learn how to compare the projected performance characteristics of one building model against another. The object is to learn an approach that enables well-informed decisions to be made that will affect sustainability.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENVR 282 or permission of instructor
Lab fee: $10.00

ARCH 291 Field Experience (SU)

3 credits
Off-campus work experience in architecture, consulting engineering, or construction-related paid employment that augments formal education received in the technology, with actual work conditions and job experience. “N” credit will not be allowed for this course.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 36 hours
Lab fee: $0.00

ARCH 299 Special Topics in Architecture (On Demand)

1-5 credits
ARCH 299 provides an opportunity for detailed examination of selected topics in Architecture.
Lecture and Lab hours: Vary depending upon topic
Prerequisite: Varies based upon topic
Lab fee: $10.00