ARCH 101 Survey of Architectural Education and Practice (2) (CR/NC)
Exploration of the major paradigms which have guided the development of architectural education and the profession. Survey of the roles of the architects and an introduction to curricula and programs designed to prepare students for careers in architecture. Credit/No Credit grading only. This requirement may be replaced by a professional elective for upper division transfer students. 2 lectures.
ARCH 106 Materials of Construction (3)
Use and application of construction processes and materials. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory.
ARCH 111 Introduction to Drawing and Perspective (3)
Basic techniques used in graphic communication. Orthographic and isometric projection. Mechanical perspective, shades and shadows. 3 laboratories.
ARCH 112 Basic Graphics (3)
Drawing as a communication tool in the environmental design fields. Exercises to develop basic skills and speed in the representation of ideas. Use of various drawing media. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: ARCH 111, or consent of instructor.
ARCH 113 Graphic Analysis and Communication Skills (3)
Further development of freehand graphic communication skills for representation of conceptual ideas analysis, and design concepts. Demonstrates the link between graphics, design process and communications. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: ARCH 111, ARCH 112.
ARCH 202 Creative Problem-Solving (3)
Techniques for stimulating creative behavior applied to general and environmental problems. Development of problem-solving and decision-making skills and knowledge. 3 lectures.
ARCH 204 Architectural Theory (3)
Theories of architectural design. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: EDES 101.
ARCH 207 Environmental Control Systems I (4)
Theory and application of climate, energy use and comfort as determinants of architectural form. Emphasis on architectural methods of ventilating, cooling, heating, and lighting for envelope-load dominated buildings. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. Prerequisite: PHYS 131, PHYS 132.
ARCH 221, 222 Architectural Design Fundamentals (3) (3)
Development of knowledge and abilities in the theories, processes, and methods of creative problem solving; basic visual and verbal communication; basic two and three-dimensional design and composition and the analysis of the built environment. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: EDES 101, ARCH 111, ARCH 113.
ARCH 231 Architectural Practice (3)
Wood construction methods and processes. Construction documents used as communication medium for such methods and processes. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: ARCH 106 and ARCH 111. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in ARCH 250.
ARCH 240 Additional Architectural Laboratory (1-2)
Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. 1 or 2 laboratories.
ARCH 250 Computer Applications (3) GEB F.1.
Introduction to the application of computers in architecture. History of computing and its use in architectural practice, hardware options, operating systems, electronic mail, databases, programming languages, graphics systems, survey and use of selected applications in architecture. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory.
ARCH 251 Architectural Design Fundamentals I (5)
Theories, principles, methods and means pertaining to the creation of two- and three-dimensional visual organizations to communicate intended concepts and meanings. 5 laboratories. Prerequisite: ARCH 111, ARCH 112, ARCH 113, prerequisite or concurrent enrollment with EDES 101.
ARCH 252 Architectural Design Fundamentals II (5)
Continuation of the content and issues introduced in ARCH 251 plus the theories, principles, methods and means pertaining to the creation of architectural form, space and organizations and the incorporation of function and light as issues that shape the built environment and support the communication of intended concepts and meanings. 5 laboratories. Prerequisite: ARCH 251.
ARCH 253 Architectural Design Fundamentals III (5)
Continuation of the content and issues introduced in ARCH 251 and ARCH 252 plus the theories, principles, methods and means pertaining to the incorporation of context, structure and climate as issues that shape the built environment and support the communication of intended concepts and meanings. 5 laboratories. Prerequisite: ARCH 251, ARCH 252, ARCH 106.
ARCH 270 Selected Topics (1-3)
Directed group study of selected topics. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Open to first-, second-, third-year students. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 to 3 lectures.