COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: ARCE - Architectural Engineering
ARCE 1342. CODES, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS (3-1-3) 04.0901
Study of ordinances, codes and legal documents as they relate to specifications and drawing. Discussion of owner-architect-contractor responsibilities, duties and legal relationships. Assessment Levels: R2, E1, M2.
ARCE 1352. STRUCTURAL DRAFTING (2-4-3) 04.0901
A study of structural systems including concrete foundations and frames, wood framing and trusses and structural steel framing systems. Includes detailing of concrete, wood and steel to meet industry standards including the American Institute of Steel Construction and the American Concrete Institute. Assessment Levels: R2, E1, M2.
ARCE 2344. STATICS AND STRENGTH OF MATERIALS (3-0-3) 04.0901
Internal effects of forces acting upon elastic bodies and the resulting changes in form and dimensions. Includes stress, shear, bending moments and simple beam design. Assessment Levels: R2, E1, M3.
ARCE 2352. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (3-1-3) 04.0901
The properties of building materials (assemblies), specifications, codes, vendor references and uses of mechanical, plumbing, conveying and electrical systems as related to architecture for residential and commercial construction. Prerequisites: ARCH 1315 and 2312, sophomore standing. Assessment Levels: R2, E1, M2.