St Cloud Technical and Community College · Courses
ARCH
14 courses with the subject ARCH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ARCH 1503Introduction to Architectural Drafting
This course introduces the fundamentals of the Architectural Drafting process. It explores the importance of drafting, the required tools and equipment, and the production of orthographic and isometric drawings. Student Learning Outcomes: * Explore building materials and construction methods * Apply architectural drafting skills including plans, elevations and sections * Illustrate techniques of architectural drafting including line quality, lettering, dimensioning and symbols. * Produce plans, sections, and elevations of a simple building. * Explore building codes and construction methods * Develop drafting skills through projects utilizing basic residential construction methods and their graphical representation. Corequisite(s): ARCH1522, CNST1502 (2 C: 1 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
This course will introduce AutoCAD software as a design and drafting tool for Architecture. The student will work with AutoCAD software to create drawings and learn the tools of cad. Concepts include organizing, editing, drawing skills, printing/plotting, adding text and dimensions. Student Learning Outcomes: * Demonstrate AutoCAD basic commands * Perform multiple draw functions * Implement modify commands change without notice. Page 117
ARCH 1508Building Materials and Methods for Architectural Design
This course introduces students to the array of materials used in architectural design and construction, including lumber, panel materials, engineered products, concrete, and metals. The role of adhesives, fasteners and fastening techniques to ensure structural integrity will be studied. This course will also provide students with an understanding of construction practices, techniques, and construction problem solving. Student Learning Outcomes: * Understand the properties and applications of a wide range of materials used within construction projects. * Employ industry terminology to identify and analyze structural elements of buildings. * Describe the various components of building systems, including foundations, structural systems, thermal and moisture protection systems, finish systems, mechanical systems. * Choose materials based on compliance with applicable building codes and architectural design standards. * Evaluate various methods of construction used currently and in the past. Corequisite(s): ARCH1503 (3 C: 3 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
This course will prepare the students to use drafting systems to develop presenta- tions, details, sections and construction plans for a multi-story house and a large custom residential project. Student Learning Outcomes: * Determine space requirements for a 2-story house based on project guide lines. * Prepare working drawings for a 2-story house (floor plan, foundation plan, elevations, sections, misc. details, site plan and appropriate construction notes) using AutoCAD software. * Develop preliminary floor plans for a large custom residential project based on guide lines. * Construct working drawings for a large custom residential project (floor plan, foundation plan, elevations, door and window schedules, sections, misc. de- tails, site plan and appropriate construction notes) using AutoCAD software. * Create presentation and sales drawings for a large custom residential project. * Print and/or plot working drawings using appropriate scale, line weights and paper size. Corequisite(s): ARCH1534 Prerequisite(s): ARCH1506 (6 C: 2 lect/pres, 4 lab, 0 other)
This course will provide students with insight into the concepts and methodolo- gies required for estimating residential construction projects. Students will be- come familiar with how materials (metals, concrete, masonry, wood, engineered wood products, plastics, thermal and waterproofing products), methods of instal- lation, and quantity impact the calculation of estimates in a residential construc- tion setting. The application of linear, square, and cubic measurements will be studied along with the various Minnesota Codes used in residential construction. Student Learning Outcomes: PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum may 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College * Employ industry terminology utilized within the estimating process. * Analyze differing types of construction methodologies utilized during residen- tial construction. * Utilize the principles of estimating informed by plans and specifications of residential construction projects. * Organize material takeoffs for building plans. * Describe properties of various building materials. * Interpret applicable codes and apply them to residential construction estimat- ing. * Estimate costs using industry cost sources. * Demonstrate consistency in the estimating process. Prerequisite(s): ARCH1508 (3 C: 2 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
This course will introduce Revit Architecture software as a design tool for Archi- tecture. Students will develop presentation and working drawings for an afford- able housing project. An introduction to light commercial construction techniques will be studied. Students will develop working drawings for a small commercial building utilizing commercial construction standards. Student Learning Outcomes: * Determine and list preliminary design solutions for an affordable single family residence. * Draw working and presentation drawings (floor plan, foundation plan, eleva- tions, sections, door and window schedules, site plan and appropriate construc- tion notes) for an affordable single family residence using Revit Architecture Software. * Determine and list preliminary design solutions for a small convenience store. * Create working drawings (floor plan, elevations, sections, misc details, site plan and appropriate construction notes) for a convenience store using Revit Architecture software. * Print and/or plot working drawings using appropriate scale, line weights and paper size. Prerequisite(s): ARCH1503 (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
This course will enable students to use their knowledge of construction materials, systems and practices by drafting the working drawings of a split-level home or twin home. Students will use AutoCAD software to produce the documents necessary for industry standard communication and construction. Student Learning Outcomes: * Determine space requirements for a split-level duplex based on project require- ments * Develop preliminary floor plans for a split-level duplex building based on project requirements * Select appropriate materials and structural systems for a spilt-level house * Draw working drawings for a split-level duplex (floor plan, fdn. plan, eleva- tions, sections, door and window schedules, misc. details, site plan and appro- priate construction notes) using AutoCad software * Print and/or plot working drawings using appropriate scale, line weights and paper size Prerequisite(s): ARCH1506 (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
ARCH 2522Commercial Design Principles and Practice
This course is designed to provide students the principles of design as they apply to multi-family housing and light commercial construction. Topics of study will include aesthetics, building accessibility requirements for ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), system selections, durability and selected fire and life-safety provisions of the IBC and IRC building codes. Students will study commercial design by reading and analyzing blueprints, specifications and bidding documents from actual commercial projects. Emphasis is placed on reading and understand- ing commercial working drawings. Student Learning Outcomes: * Access and analyze accessibility requirements of the Americans with Dis- ability Act * Apply ADA to commercial building design. * Draw details for commercial toilet rooms that meet Minnesota Code and ADA requirements. * Develop and draw basic layouts for units in multi-family construction utilizing fire, sound, and other building code requirements. * Define and analyze basic design requirements for merchandising facilities. * Identify and interpret structural, architectural, mechanical and civil drawings for commercial projects * Analyze project manuals for small commercial buildings. * Demonstrate an understanding of the CSI format. Prerequisite(s): CNST1502 (2 C: 1 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
This course will introduce students to the concepts and applications of sustain- able building design and construction. Specific areas of study include principles of thermal-dynamics as they apply to building envelopes and the utilization of solar, wind, bio-mass, geo-thermal and fossil fuels to create energy for buildings. Historic and current approaches to sustainable building design will be reviewed as well as systems used to evaluate environmentally appropriate structures. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify selected models for sustainable design. * Develop a definition of sustainable design based on established models. * Demonstrate an understanding of thermal dynamics by utilizing software to measure building energy efficiency. * Specify R-values for fiberglass, loose fill and rigid insulation types for various building applications. * List current applications of solar, wind, bio-mass, geo-thermal and fossil fuels used in buildings. * Identify basic mechanical building systems on commercial plans. * Develop a sustainable design vocabulary based on industry terminology. * Evaluate projects using the LEED Rating system. (2 C: 2 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
Statics and strengths of construction materials are presented. Structural and architectural elements in soil mechanics, structural wood, concrete, steel, pre- stressed and post tensioned concrete are the primary emphasis. Students will PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum may 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College develop skills in using basic structural formulae and procedures. Students will also learn procedures for producing shop drawings for various materials. Student Learning Outcomes: * Calculate footing sizes using building loads and soil bearing data. * Identify details for pre-cast, pre-stressed concrete products. * Create construction details for various methods of commercial construction projects * Identify procedures used in Cast-in-place concrete. * Recognize basic steel shapes and calculate W and S shaped beam sizes using building loads and load charts. * Classify solid sawn lumber sizes and calculate beam sizes using building loads and WWPA span calculator. * Identify engineered wood products (I-joist, LVL, PSL, roof and floor trusses.) * Calculate sizes for various engineered lumber products using building loads. Prerequisite(s): CNST1506 (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
This course will enable students to prepare a resume, letters of application, and a personal portfolio. Students will study interviewing techniques and job seeking skills. Student Learning Outcomes: A student successfully completing this course will: * Assess career opportunities and determine employment objectives. * Select a resume format and prepare a personal resume * Prepare a job application letter. * Identify and present interviewing techniques. * Identify and assemble a personal portfolio of student work. (1 C: 1 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
