LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Arch Tech, Computer Graphics
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0226 (Effective Fall 2000 - Summer 2005)
This architectural degree option places emphasis on the development of
computer aided design and drafting skills, which supplements a student's basic
knowledge of architecture technology. This option provides students with a
working knowledge of and the opportunity to work with the latest CAD softwares
in use in today's architectural offices. Basic, advanced, and independent
study courses are taught using the major computer software systems: AutoCAD,
DataCAD, MicroStation, and AES. 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 the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment
and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
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. For information on how to fulfill all general education
requirements, see page 23.
INFORMATION
Contact the Architectural Studies Center, Gannon Vocational-Technical Center,
Room 450, telephone number (517) 483-1327.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 26 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ARCH 101 Architectural Drafting I 4
ARCH 102 Architectural Drafting II 4
ARCH 121 Visual Communication I 3
ARCH 201 Architectural Drafting III 4
ARCH 271 Structural Theory 4
BLDT 281 International Code 3
MATH 121 College Algebra I 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 44-45 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 Note 1)
CHOICE 2: Computer Graphics 18 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
ARCH 251 Architectural MicroStation I 4
ARCH 252 Architectural MicroStation II 4
ARCH 255 MicroStation Independent Study 1-4
CHOICE 3: History and Preservation 3 Credits
ARCH 141 Architectural History I 3
ARCH 142 Architectural History II 3
ARCH 146 Preser/Adaptive Reuse Architec 3
CHOICE 4: Materials, Structures and Systems 7-8 Credits
ARCH 273 Environmental Systems 4
ARCH 276 Alternative Structures 3
ARCH 278 Energy Efficient Design 4
ARCH 283 Materials of Construction 4
BLDT 277 Construction Cost Estimating 4
CHOICE 5: Architectural Related (See Note 2) 4 Credits
MINIMUM TOTAL 70
NOTES:
1. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
2. Allows completion of courses which relate to specific career preparation
for the field of architectural computer graphics 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 101 ARCH 102 ARCH 201 Lim.Ch.
ARCH 121 ARCH 271 Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
MATH 121 BLDT 281 Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
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