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• ARC 213: Surveying I

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  Introduction of surveying covering the skills and calculations used in laying out a plot and determining levels; field work will be used to learn the use of surveying equipment.
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• ARC 215: Structural Analysis I

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  The basic principles of Mechanics, Strength of Materials, and Theory of Structures relevant specifically to architectural design. Forces, moments, resultants, equilibrium conditions of force systems; the basics of stress-strain relationships, interpretations of physical test data, applications in the design of beams and columns.
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• ARC 216: Structural Analysis II

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  Includes the study of the stresses and strains that occur in bodies; stresses in riveted and welded joints, shear and bending diagrams, investigation and design of beams and deflection of beams; investigation of the design of simple steel and concrete beams; the digital computer is used as an aid in the solution of selected problems.
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• ARC 219: Estimating & Architectural Practice

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  The study of building cost estimating, from an architectural viewpoint. The use of contract documents in architecture; the relationship between the owner, architect and contractor; and the operation and coordination of the architectural firm.
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• ARC 220: Commercial Construction:

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This course involves the study of basic materials and methods related to heavy frame buildings. A focus on life cycle cost and sustainability will be emphasized while studying material manufacture and building assemblies. Site visits to buildings under construction will supplement classroom learning.
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• ARC 226: Architectural Drafting II Working Drawings for Commercial Construction

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  ARC-226 involves the production and coordination of architectural, mechanical, and structural systems drawings with emphasis on commercial construction. Each student will prepare a set of working drawings including architectural, mechanical and structural systems for a commercial building.
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• ARC 230: BIM Design Studio

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  BIM Design Studio introduces a Building Information Modeling program into the design development and presentation process. As a continuation of ARC 205 design problems will be more advanced and of a larger scope including a continued exploration of fundamental design concepts and architectural projects that involve site planning, building planning, and the integration of related technology into building design.
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• ARC 290: Architectural Engineering Tech Practicum

  0.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  As part of the Architectural Engineering Technology program students are required to participate in an industry-based experiential learning activity. The practicum consists of 120 hours of work in a professional setting. Students will gain exposure to the professional practice of architectural design, drafting, office practice, and project administration. In addition to documented attendance and active participation at the work site, students are required to complete periodic reports and compile a portfolio of work to document employment activities.
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• ART 110: Art Appreciation

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  An introduction to the elements of architecture, painting and sculpture; the principles of the fine and applied arts are considered for their immediate relevance to contemporary life; through various media and through classroom experiences, the student develops his/her awareness of the sensitivity to all forms of art.
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• ART 130: History of Commercial Art

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  In History of Commercial Art, the student studies the history of painting, graphic design, and photography, and the evolution of each discipline. The course will focus on the influence of ten schools of painting, the effect that major design schools and studios have on graphic design, and the development of photographic processes as they have contributed to the field of commercial art.
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