LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Arch Tech, Residential Design
Certificate of Achievement
Curriculum Code: 0831 (Effective Fall 2001 - Summer 2006)
This certificate program consists of practical hands-on courses that concentrate
on single-family and multi-family residential design. This program provides
students with the necessary technical knowledge for the design and preparation
of residential working drawings, including: residential design theory,
construction materials and techniques, residential interiors, presentation
drawing techniques, and computer graphics.
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.
INFORMATION
Contact the Architectural Studies Center, Gannon Vocational Technical Center,
Room 4600, telephone number (517) 483-1327.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 20 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ARCH 101 Architectural Drafting I 4
ARCH 102 Architectural Drafting II 4
ARCH 121 Visual Communication I 3
ARCH 128 Residential Planning 2
ARCH 278 Building Science 4
BLDT 281 International Building Code 3
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 21-22 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: Computer Graphics 8 Credits
ARCH 221 Architectural DataCAD I 4
ARCH 222 Architectural DataCAD II 4
ARCH 231 Architectural AutoCAD I 4
ARCH 232 Architectural AutoCAD II 4
CHOICE 2: Materials, Structures, and Systems 3-4 Credits
ARCH 271 Structural Theory 4
ARCH 273 Environmental Systems 4
ARCH 276 Alternative Structures 3
ARCH 283 Materials of Construction 4
CHOICE 3: Interior Design 4 Credits
INTR 151 Computer-Aided Kitchen Design 4
INTR 190 Interior/Materials/Equipment 4
CHOICE 4: Architectural Related (See Note 1) 6 Credits
MINIMUM TOTAL 41
NOTES:
1. Choice 4 allows for completion of courses which relate to specific career
preparation for the field of residential design and have not been applied
in any of the above categories. Students should consult with a program
advisor for specific course options.
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
ARCH 101 ARCH 102 Lim. Ch. 1
ARCH 121 ARCH 128 Lim. Ch. 3
BLDT 281 ARCH 278 Lim. Ch. 4
Lim. Ch. 2 Lim. Ch. 1 Lim. Ch. 4
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