ARCH

2024—25 Northland Programs Page 8 and Programs

Subject

ARCH

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.northlandcollege.edu

This course introduces students to the equipment and procedures used in drafting, including its application to a basic residential floor plan. This will give students the basic knowledge required of an architectural draftsperson. Prerequisite(s): None

Subject

ARCH

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.northlandcollege.edu

This course introduces students to advanced concepts related to light frame construction. Students will become familiar with the layout of residential working drawings, with an emphasis on the drawing and specifications required in residential construction. Prerequisite(s): ARCH1105, ARCH1111, ARCH1121 2024—25 Northland Course Descriptions Page 65

Subject

ARCH

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.northlandcollege.edu

This course is an introduction to computer aided design (CAD). Assignments will provide practical application of drawing tools and commands as they pertain to architectural drafting. This course teaches fundamental skills that students will use in other classes throughout this program. Prerequisite(s): None

Subject

ARCH

Credits (min)

5

Credits (max)

5

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.northlandcollege.edu

A continuation of CAD I, students will receive advanced training on recent releases of AutoCAD to provide experience in developing technical drawings related to field of architecture. This course will cover the advanced drawing, editing, paperspace, and external reference commands. This course will also introduce students to building information modeling (BIM) using 3D drawing software for residential architectural drawings. Prerequisite(s): ARCH1111, ARCH1121

Subject

ARCH

Credits (min)

5

Credits (max)

5

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.northlandcollege.edu

This course teaches the understanding and proper use of various ruling authorities which may redirect their design solutions. Emphasis is on studying the International Building Code, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accessibility Standards, the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and more. Prerequisite(s): None

Subject

ARCH

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.northlandcollege.edu

This course will help students understand the importance of environmental issues and how to use them in their design process. This will allow them to put to use natural forces to help mold a building that is sensitive to the environment. Prerequisite(s): None

Subject

ARCH

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.northlandcollege.edu

This course teaches the student to construct architectural models using architectural standards and techniques with various materials. This course assists students in expressing their creative concepts. Prerequisite(s):

Subject

ARCH

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.northlandcollege.edu

Auto Body Collision Technology A.A.S. - 73 Credits * TRF campus

Subject

ARCH

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.northlandcollege.edu

This course introduces students to commercial architectural drafting and detailing practices. Students will apply concepts of architectural drafting to the design and drafting of commercial building details and layouts. Students will be required to draw a set of commercial contract drawings using computer aided drafting (CAD). Prerequisite(s): ARCH1105, ARCH1112, ARCH1123

Subject

ARCH

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.northlandcollege.edu

In this course students will apply principles of architectural drafting and design to create a set of working drawings for a multi-family dwelling. There will be an emphasis on code compliance, proper drafting techniques, and level of completion to industry standards as it applies to multi-family buildings. Prerequisite(s): ARCH1123, ARCH2211, ARCH2213

Subject

ARCH

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.northlandcollege.edu

This course is designed to give students advanced skill and knowledge in commercial architectural drafting and design. Students will prepare construction details applicable to commercial construction using practices and principles of building construction and related terminology. Prerequisite(s): ARCH1105, ARCH1123

Subject

ARCH

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.northlandcollege.edu

This course delivers an introduction to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems (MEP), as well as structural elements, to provide students with general knowledge of how these systems fit into the building design. The 2024—25 Northland Course Descriptions Page 66

Subject

ARCH

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.northlandcollege.edu

This course expands on the fundamentals of building information modeling (BIM) and 3D modeling. Students will create residential construction documents using 3D modeling software. Prerequisite(s): ARCH1123

Subject

ARCH

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.northlandcollege.edu

This course is a continuation of ARCH 2220 CAD 3D. This course also covers the advanced aspects of the software regarding custom template and family creation. Prerequisite(s): ARCH1121, ARCH2220

Subject

ARCH

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.northlandcollege.edu

This course will introduce students to project management software. This course will also examine creating custom content in a 3d drawing software and specifics regarding the Computer Aided Design (CAD)/3d drawing software interchange. Prerequisite(s): ARCH1121, ARCH1123 ARCH 2226 Presentation 4 cr 2/2/0 This course is designed for using software to model and render design images. Upon completion, the user will be able to navigate through and utilize the 3D modeling software program to create architectural presentation drawings. Prerequisite(s): None

Subject

ARCH

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.northlandcollege.edu

Subject

ARCH

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.northlandcollege.edu

This course covers the basics of architectural design and terminology. This enables students to converse with architects and other design professionals regarding the design process. Prerequisite(s): ARCH1111, ARCH1112, ARCH1121, ARCH1123 ARCH 2295 Portfolio 1 cr 0/1/0 The development of a portfolio may be used for job interviews and acceptance to universities. In this competitive work environment students need to be a step above the competition in their pursuit of employment. The compilation of a portfolio is the most professional way to accomplish this. Students will be better prepared for the interview process through this course. This is a culmination of student's work throughout the 2 years. Prerequisite(s): Course to be taken in the final spring semester before they graduate.

Subject

ARCH

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.northlandcollege.edu