LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Architectural Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0233 (Effective Fall 2002 - Summer 2007)
The Architectural Studies Program offers students interested in the field of
architecture a comprehensive program of study, involving all aspects of the
contemporary architectural profession. Graduates of this program are prepared
to work as para-professionals in the offices of registered architects,
engineers, interior designers, residential designers and builders, component
suppliers and manufacturers, assisting those offices with the preparation of
drawn documentation, design work, research, and field supervision. Students
within this option area are also prepared to pursue a higher degree in
architecture. Not all courses in this program transfer to all colleges.
Students planning to transfer should see an academic advisor or counselor
before enrolling in any course.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section
for skills assessment and advising information.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific course work in
mathematics. See the General Education Core Requirements section for
information on how to fulfill these requirements.
INFORMATION
Contact the Construction and Maintenance Technologies Department, Gannon
Vocational-Technical Center, Room 1380, telephone number (517) 483-1336.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 36 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ARCH 100 Intro to Architecture Drawing (See Note 1) 3
ARCH 101 Residential Detailing 4
ARCH 102 Residential Drawing 4
ARCH 121 Visual Communication I 3
ARCH 201 Commercial Design 4
ARCH 202 Commercial Drawing 4
ARCH 211 Design Studio 3
ARCH 271 Structural Theory 4
BLDT 281 MI Residential/Building Codes 3
MATH 121 College Algebra I 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 36-42 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 12 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area 3
Speech Communication Core Area 3
Science/Technology Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3
Mathematics Competency (See the General Education Core
Requirement section on how to fulfill this mathematics
requirement. Course work may be needed.)
CHOICE 2: Computer Graphics 10-12 Credits
ARCH 221 Architectural DataCAD I 4
ARCH 222 Architectural DataCAD II 4
ARCH 225 Arch DataCAD Independent Study 1-4
ARCH 231 Architectural AutoCAD I 4
ARCH 232 Architectural AutoCAD II 4
ARCH 235 Arch AutoCAD Independent Study 1-4
ARCH 237 Arch Computer Rendering 3
CHOICE 3: Materials, Structures and Systems 7-8 Credits
ARCH 273 Environmental Systems 4
ARCH 276 Alternative Structures 3
ARCH 278 Building Science 4
ARCH 283 Materials of Construction 4
BLDT 277 Construction Cost Estimating 4
CHOICE 4: History and Preservation 6 Credits
ARCH 141 Architectural History I 3
ARCH 142 Architectural History II 3
ARCH 146 Preser/Adaptive Reuse Architec 3
CHOICE 5: Architectural Related (See Note 3) 1-4 Credits
MINIMUM TOTAL 72
NOTES:
1. Students having more than one year of high school drafting or equivalent
work experience should see an advisor in the Construction and
Maintenance Technologies Department to see if ARCH 100 can be waived.
2. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
3. Allows completion of courses which relate to specific career preparation
for the field of architecture and have not been applied in any of the
above categories.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
ARCH 100 ARCH 101 ARCH 102 ARCH 201
Lim.Ch. ARCH 121 ARCH 211 ARCH 271
Lim.Ch. MATH 121 BLDT 281 Lim.Ch.
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ARCH 202
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