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• ARCH 135: Codes, Specifications and Safety

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces students to codes and specifications with respect to their relevance and influence in the construction industry. This course focuses on the use and application of the International Building Code and the CSI Specification format in architectural and construction settings. Basic construction settings. Basic construction safety issues and the prevention of accidents is also covered. Co-requisite: GTEC 110 or ARCH 110. Prerequisite:    GTEC 110 or ARCH 110 Corequisite:    GTEC 110, ARCH 110
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• ARCH 201: Architectural Design III

  4.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Allows the student to develop an individual design process through resolving simple architectural programs. This course explores aspects of behavioral, environmental, and perceptual theory in greater depth. Continued emphasis is placed on graphic communication and model-making skills. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: ARCH 101 and 102 with a grade of C or higher and eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and MATH 103. Prerequisite:    ARCH 101 & ARCH 102 & ARCH 111
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• ARCH 202: Architectural Design IV

  4.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Focuses on resolving complex architectural programs within contextual issues. This course explores the integration of basic structural concepts and further emphasizes graphic communication and model-making skills. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: ARCH 201 with a grade of C or higher and eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and MATH 103. Prerequisite:    ARCH 201
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• ARCH 211: Architectural Graphics II

  2.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Continues the topics covered in ARCH 111. This course explores a variety of digital tools for the creation of presentation drawings. Topics of study include file management, 2-D graphic composition, image enhancement, 3-D rendering techniques, and 3-D modeling exploration. Students become proficient in creating print and digital presentations. Students should be proficient in the fundamentals of drafting techniques and in the use of CAD software. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: ARCH 111 or CAD 156; and ARCH 101 or 102 with a grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    ( ARCH 111 or CAD 156 ) & ( ARCH 101 or ARCH 102 )
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• ARCH 212: Architectural Working Drawings II

  4.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Continues the topics covered in ARCH 112. This course allows students to use Building Information Modeling (BIM) software to prepare a set of architectural working drawings for a commercial project of steel or concrete. Emphasis is placed on the integration of building systems, code requirements, and other issues covered in prior courses. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: ARCH 112 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    ARCH 110 & ARCH 111
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• ARCH 212: Architectural Working Drawings II

  4.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Continues the topics covered in ARCH 112. This course allows students to use Building Information Modeling (BIM) software to prepare a set of architectural working drawings for a commercial project of steel or concrete. Emphasis is placed on the integration of building systems, code requirements, and other issues covered in prior courses. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: ARCH 112 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    ARCH 110 & ARCH 111
  ShareARCH 212 - Architectural Working Drawings II

• ARCH 214: Site Planning

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Covers basic surveying and land development concepts. This course focuses on topographic studies, building placement, driveways and walkways, swales, zoning setbacks and easements, accessibility requirements, and parking layouts. Students have the opportunity to prepare site plans and related drawings used in architectural offices. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: GTEC 110 and ARCH 111 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    ( ( GTEC 110 or ARCH 110 ) & ARCH 111 ) or ( CAD 154 )
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• ARCH 214: Site Planning

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Covers basic surveying and land development concepts. This course focuses on topographic studies, building placement, driveways and walkways, swales, zoning setbacks and easements, accessibility requirements, and parking layouts. Students have the opportunity to prepare site plans and related drawings used in architectural offices. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: GTEC 110 and ARCH 111 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    ( ( GTEC 110 or ARCH 110 ) & ARCH 111 ) or ( CAD 154 )
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• ARCH 233: Renovations and Architectural Detailing

  4.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Covers the analysis and generation of architectural details through a study of the factors influencing architectural detailing. Students research various systems and manufacturers' products as well as document existing buildings, create drawings, and write outline specifications for a proposed renovation project. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: ARCH 212 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    ARCH 212
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• ARCH 241: Architectural Sketching

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Develops the sketching abilities for students in the design field. This course focuses on freehand drawing as a way to broaden students' awareness of the built environment. In addition, students are able to build a visual vocabulary to help in their own design education. A course fee is required.
  ShareARCH 241 - Architectural Sketching