Basic Architectural Contract Documents - Major #6811

Certificate Program Map
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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


This curriculum is designed to provide beginning knowledge and skills to individuals in the areas of architectural contract documents, accessibility and engineering principles.

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Demonstrate through drawing the technical elements of light, wood-frame construction.
  2. 2. Apply the correct accessibility regulations to a given project.
  3. 3. Calculate actual and allowable stresses.
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester

Certificate Requirements

11 units

ARCH 12
Architectural Practice I

2 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course covers methods of construction and drafting practices as applied to architectural contract documents, plans and details, for light wood frame structures. Also included is the use and application of building codes and reference material, site contours and grading. Field trips may be required. (A, CSU)
Course Details:

    ARCH 22
    Architectural Practice II

    3 units
    Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
    This course is a continuation of Architecture 12 with further development of drafting practices and contract documents. Emphasis will be on light commercial materials and construction and computer-aided drafting in commercial architectural applications. (A, CSU)
    Course Details:
    1. Prerequisite: ARCH 12
    2. Advisory: ARCH 24

    ARCH 32
    Statics and Strength of Materials

    3 units
    Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
    This course covers static force systems, trusses, shear, moment, and deflection. Physical properties of materials, shear and moment diagrams, and sizing of structural members is also included. (A, CSU)
    Course Details:

      ARCH 42
      Timber and Steel Structures

      3 units
      Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
      This course covers the calculation and design of timber and steel structures, engineering of connections, and completion of structural framing plans. (A, CSU)
      Course Details:
      1. Prerequisite: ARCH 32
      Total: 11 units