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Recommended Sequence of Courses
(Courses with titles shown in bold should be taken first.)

First Semester
Credits
ARC 111 Introduction to Architectural Technology 3
ARC 112 Construction Materials & Methods 4
ARC 133 Construction Document Analysis 2
ARC 250 Survey of Architecture 3
MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I (see note below) 3
      15
Second Semester  
ARC 113  Residential Architectural Technology 3
ARC 114  Architectural CAD (AutoCAD) 2
ARC 131  Building Codes 3
CIV 110  Statics/Strength of Materials 4
MAT 122  Algebra/Trigonometry II (see note below) 3
      15
Third Semester (Suggested Summer Term)  
ENG 111  Expository Writing 3
COM 110  Introduction to Communication 3
PHY 131  Physics - Mechanics 4
      10
Fourth Semester  
ARC 132  Specifications and Contracts 2
ARC 212  Commercial Construction Technology 3
ARC 221   Architectural 3D CAD 3
ARC 230  Environmental Systems 4
CIV 220  Basic Structutal Concepts 2
     Technical Elective (see list below) 2
      16
Fifth Semester  
ARC 213  Design Project 4
ENG 114  Professional Research & Reporting 3
ART 111   Art Appreciation 3
     Technical Elective (see list below) 2
     Behavioral and Social Science Elective 3
      15
    Total Hours Required 71
 
Approved Technical Electives		  
ARC 160  Residential Design 3
ARC 192  Selected Topics in Architectural Tech 2
ARC 197  Seminar in Architectural Tech 2
ARC 220  Advanced Architectural CAD 2
ARC 231  Architectural Presentations 4
ARC 235  Architectural Portfolio 3
ARC 240  Site Planning 3
ARC 262  Architectural Animation & Video 3
COE 112S  Cooperative Work Experience I 2


Notes

  • Students may elect to complete MAT 171 & MAT 172, or MAT 175, in lieu of MAT 121 & MAT 122 as shown above.
  • A maximum of 3 credit hours will be allowed for Selected Topics or Seminar courses.
  • ARC 114M, Arch CAD (MicroStation), may be substituted for ARC 114, Arch CAD (AutoCAD).
  • Students may enter this program in the fall, spring or summer semesters. However, some courses may not be offered every semester.

First Step to Enroll
Before registering, new and prospective students should contact the Program Office at 704.330.6189 or becky.davis@cpcc.edu.