ARCH 106Fundamentals of Architectural Technology 3 ARCH
111: Material of Construction 3
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- ARCH
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- 2025-2026
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- www.stevenscollege.edu
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology · Courses
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19 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 111Materials of Construction3
Presents fundamental aspects of the design profession. Involves the application and technology of materials. An appreciation of the limits and the potential of materials is fundamental to well- executed designs. Investigation and analysis of actual materials and their application to give form and substance to creative ideas.
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- ARCH
- Credits (min)
- 3
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- 3
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- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.stevenscollege.edu
ARCH 116Residential Details3
Research of specific building elements necessary for construction. Application of knowledge and creativity in the development of details. Typical and standard details applicable to residential construction. Learning how to communicate with the construction crew. Involves sketch details and drafted details. Also requires drawings and exercises showing typical details and drafting skills.
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- ARCH
- Credits (min)
- 3
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- 3
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- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.stevenscollege.edu
ARCH 124CAD in Architecture3
Intensive introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) including computer literacy, hardware, software, input, output, printing, introductory computer drafting skills, and completion of specific drawing exercises. Instruction is based on current industry standard software/applications. Use of CAD to draw architectural elements such as floor plans, building sections, exterior elevations, lighting, furniture, and other related elements.
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- ARCH
- Credits (min)
- 3
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- 3
- Credit unit
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- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.stevenscollege.edu
ARCH 157Construction Specifications3
This course offers an in-depth exploration into the critical role of construction specifications in architectural technology. Students delve into the creation, interpretation, and implementation of detailed construction specifications pivotal in translating design concepts into tangible structures. Students examine the fundamental principles of construction specifications, encompassing materials, methods, and standards utilized in residential construction. Emphasis is placed on industry standards, regulatory compliance, and ethical considerations embedded within construction documentation.
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- ARCH
- Credits (min)
- 3
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- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.stevenscollege.edu
ARCH 162Working Drawings3
Students design their own houses in this capstone course, creating a complete set of working drawings including site plans, floor plans, elevations, building sections, wall sections, details, and schedules. Students prepare preliminary presentation drawings; create a presentation model and a structural model; and prepare a full set of working drawings. CAD is used to prepare all drawings.
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- ARCH
- Credits (min)
- 3
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- 3
- Credit unit
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- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.stevenscollege.edu
ARCH 167Rendering and Illustration3
Students learn how to use perspective, color, shadow, and computer-aided animation and rendering to illustrate architectural design. Work in this course builds on skills explored in previous courses.
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- ARCH
- Credits (min)
- 3
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- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.stevenscollege.edu
ARCH 172Advanced CAD in Architecture3
An intensive follow-up to ARCH 122, this course uses Computer- Aided Drafting (CAD) for efficient production of architectural drawings. Completes the development of a solid foundation of CAD skills, designed to give students an appropriate entry-level skill set. Pre-requisite ARCH 122 ARCH 207 (3 credits) Advanced Methods and Materials of Construction Detailed investigation of commercial construction systems with a more in-depth review of construction materials than introduced in the first year. Materials considered in a systems approach, including floor, wall, roof, glazing, and finish systems. Selected criteria of cost, installation, long- term material performance, limitations, and whole-building integration are identified for individual materials. Page 145 of 287
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- ARCH
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.stevenscollege.edu
ARCH 207Advanced Methods and
Materials of Construction* 3
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- ARCH
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- Edition
- 2025-2026
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- www.stevenscollege.edu
ARCH 212Structural Systems3
Historical development of structures. Includes the loads and stability of structures. Identifies various stresses, including tension, compression, sheer, and bending. Looks at design requirements, characteristics, limitations, and rules of thumb utilizing wood, steel, and concrete systems; analyzes beams, columns, frames, trusses, and connection components and details in structural design.
- Subject
- ARCH
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.stevenscollege.edu
ARCH 216Site and Microclimate Design3
Specifies site parameters and impact on building design from site investigation to finished project. Reviews initial design concerns, site vegetation, terrain, winds, waterways, solar access, and seasonal effects. Building design issues are landscaping, grading and drainage, site utilities, paving and roadways, and site amenities.
- Subject
- ARCH
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.stevenscollege.edu
ARCH 257Environmental Systems3
Theory, history, design, and explanation of systems affecting building environmental quality. Includes review of plumbing, water, and sanitary systems; the options available in the selection of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems; and an energy overview (thermal control, heat load analysis, utilization of solar alternatives, and understanding of indoor air quality concerns). Electrical equipment requirements and loads, artificial and natural lighting and illumination criteria and fixtures are covered, as well as acoustical control construction practices and vertical transportation impact on building design.
- Subject
- ARCH
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.stevenscollege.edu
ARCH 262Life Safety and Building Codes3
Philosophy and approaches to life safety, including fire protection systems and the impact of various types of construction on life safety. Traces evolution of building codes and analyzes the building code compliance of various hypothetical case studies. Covers means of egress and construction system assemblies. Reviews barrier-free design requirements and implication on project design.
- Subject
- ARCH
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.stevenscollege.edu
ARCH 267Architectural History and
Theories of Design 3
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- ARCH
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.stevenscollege.edu
ARCH 272Individual Design Studio3
Utilization of material learned throughout the previous three semesters. Students select commercial/institutional building type and design the entire building, from initial design concept to completion of construction documents. Students are responsible for building programming, square footage requirements, design concept, and integration of site, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical considerations. Finished project includes a written building program, construction drawings, outline specification, and presentation graphics.
- Subject
- ARCH
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.stevenscollege.edu
ARCH 277Group Design Studio3
Humanities Elective 3 Additional General Education Requirements Health and Physical Education Elective 1 General Studies Elective 3 TOTAL CREDITS 73 * Prerequisite or Co-requisite Required. See Course Description. †Any Student who has taken pre-calculus (MATH 207) or calculus (MATH 213) instead of MATH 137 and MATH 141, must take an additional Gen-Ed elective to meet their Gen-Ed requirements. ^ Minimum Grade Required. See Course Description. Page 144 of 287
- Subject
- ARCH
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.stevenscollege.edu
ARCH 320Understanding Greece: Art3
Architecture History, Mythology A twelve-day guided tour of architectural sites in Greece. The focus is on understanding the contribution of Greece to Western architecture. Studying architecture exposes students to the social, political, economic, and technological history of Greece. Introductory lectures prepare students before the course, which is offered at the end of the spring term.
- Subject
- ARCH
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.stevenscollege.edu
ARCH 340Understanding Italy’s History through Its3
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- ARCH
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.stevenscollege.edu
ARCH 360Understanding Spain’s History through3
Its Art and Architecture A ten-day guided tour of architectural and cultural sites of Spain. The focus is on understanding the contribution of Spain to world of art and architecture. Studying art and architecture exposes students to the social, political, religious, economic, and technological history of Spain. Introductory lectures prepare students before the course, which is offered during the spring break of the spring semester. Page 146 of 287
- Subject
- ARCH
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.stevenscollege.edu
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