Architectural Construction

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Preparation of preliminary and working drawings for an intermediate-sized commercial or institutional building. Typically offered Fall. Prerequisite(s): CMET 11700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR CEMT 11700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ARET 11700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the information required to assemble a set of construction documents. 2. Understand the difference between residential and commercial building drawing requirements. 3. Understanding of how to properly assemble building materials-brick, concrete, steel, wood, into a functioning building system. 4. Understand basic structural concepts for calculating loads and selecting beam, column and lintel sizes and to pick wood joists and trusses from a table. 5. Understand the mechanical/electrical/plumbing requirements to be considered in architectural design. 6. Ability to research methods of construction and materials required to make a written presentation. 7. Understand how contractors interpret drawings to construct real buildings. 8. Have a basic understanding of what BIM is and its application. Focused on the Autodesk Revit platform. 9. Be able to see how this course can relate to other class work and to develop sufficient confidence to build upon this information in the working world. View Class Schedule