Students should consult Lexington Community
College's schedule of classes
for a list of courses offered each semester.
ACH 100 - Construction Documents I
- 3 credits
This is the
first course of a four-semester studio sequence. Proper methods and fundamentals
of architectural construction documents and residential construction will be
introduced. Drafting conventions utilizing basic hand drafting tools and
computer-aided drawing techniques will be studied. Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory,
3 hours. Prereq: None.
ACH 110 -Survey of the Architectural Profession
- 1 credit
In
a one-hour lecture course, the student examines possible future roles and other
items of interest concerning the profession. Lecture: 1 hour.
ACH 120 - Theory and History of Architecture I
- 3 credits
The development of architecture as it is related to world culture with
an emphasis on design, structure, materials, eco-social, and political factors
are considered. Lecture: 3 hours.
ACH 150 - Construction Documents II
- 3 credits
This is the
second course of a four-semester studio sequence. Students develop architectural
construction documents for multi-level framed construction. Students will
further develop an understanding of programming, schematics, design development,
and construction document production using current computer-aided technology.
Emphasis will be placed on building codes and related discipline coordination.
Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory, 3 hours. Prereq: ACH 100 or Consent of Instructor.
ACH 160 - Building Materials and Construction I
- 3 credits
The essentials of the theory of selected building materials
(Construction Specifications Institute, Divisions 2-7) and their assembly in
appropriate systems are presented with particular attention to component
selection and behavior under various loads, climatic conditions, and fire.
Lecture: 3 hours.
ACH 161 - Building Materials and Construction II
- 3 credits
The essentials of the theory of selected building materials
(Construction Specifications Institute, Divisions 7-16) and their assembly in
appropriate systems are presented with particular attention to component
selection and behavior under various loads, climatic conditions, and fire.
Lecture: 3 hours.
ACH 170 - Theory and History of Architecture II
- 3 credits
A
survey of the architectural periods from the neoclassic to the present is
presented. This course is a continuation of ACH 120. Lecture: 3 hours.
ACH 175 - Introduction to Systems
- 3 credits
An overview of
the various systems found in buildings and the influences that shape
architectural design and construction is presented. Lecture: 3 hours.
ACH 180 - Selected Topics in Architectural Technology: (Topic)
- 1 - 3 credits
The subject matter of this course may vary from semester to
semester as new technology is developed and new issues evolve, and/or to address
local architectural issues. This course may be repeated with different topics to
a maximum of six credit hours. Lecture: 1-3 hours. Prereq: Consent of
Instructor.
ACH 185 - Computer Graphics I
- 3 credits
Students
learn how computer hardware and software are used in preparing architectural
documents. Lecture: 2 hours; Laboratory: 3 hours. Prereq: ACH 100 or Consent of
Instructor.
ACH 194 -
Visual Composition I - 3 credits
A study of the aesthetic
principles in graphic compositions, emphasizing layout techniques, style, type
of lettering, and media choice. Lecture: 1 hour; Laboratory: 4 hours.
ACH 200 - Construction Documents III
- 3 credits
This is the third
course of a four-semester studio sequence. Students study the methods by which
commercial buildings are designed and constructed. Basic skills are developed
relating to the implementation of determinants in this process such as program
analysis, applicable codes, construction methods and materials as well as
computer applications. Through the completion of a series of structured projects
including the preparation of a set of architectural construction documents for a
medium-sized building, students apply the knowledge necessary to achieve these
goals. Lecture, 2 hours, Laboratory, 3 hours. Prereq: ACH 150 and ACH 185 or
Consent of Instructor.
ACH 225 -
Structures - 3 credits
Students study structural materials
and systems, including the design of simple structural components. Prereq: ACH
175 and MAH 125, or Consent of Instructor.
ACH 250 -
Construction Documents IV - 3 credits
This is the fourth
course of a four-semester studio sequence. Students prepare a set of advanced
construction documents using current computer-aided drafting techniques.
Emphasis will be placed on design principles and site development for a
commercial construction project. Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory, 3 hours. Prereq:
ACH 200 or Consent of Instructor
ACH 260 -
Office Practice - 3 credits
This course is intended to
serve as a capstone course in the Architectural Technology program. Emphasis is
placed on preparing students for the workplace by focusing on the professional,
legal, and business aspects of the architectural and construction industries.
Case studies are reviewed and projects are prepared by students with the goal of
introducing them to a broader set of circumstances that affect how decisions are
made in the practice of architecture. Prereq: ACH 110 and ACH 200, or
equivalent.
ACH 275 -
Mechanical and Electrical Systems - 3 credits
Students
engage in a qualitative and quantitative study of environmental control systems
used in buildings. Lecture: 3 hours. Prereq: ACH 175 and MAH 125, or Consent of
Instructor.
ACH 285 - Computer-Aided Drafting II - 3 credits
Students learn how
to modify selected computer aided drafting software to enhance construction
document production. Integration of other software will also be discussed.
Prereq: ACH 185 or Consent of Instructor.
ACH 290 -
Building Codes I - 3 credits
Students will analyze the
content and format of current building codes. The necessity for building codes,
problems in interpretation and application as well as legal aspects will be
discussed. The main objective is to familiarize students with the basic
provisions and procedures associated with building code administration. Prereq:
ACH 150 and ACH 160, or Consent of Instructor.
ACH 291 -
Construction Management - 3 credits
Students examine the
principles and current practices of construction management with emphasis on
project organization, scheduling and cost control. Prereq: ACH 150, ACH 160 and
ACH 161, or Consent of Instructor.
ACH 292 -
Building Codes II - 3 credits
This course is a
continuation of ACH 290, Building Codes I, with a more in-depth study of current
building codes. Prereq: ACH 290 or Consent of Instructor.
ACH 293 -
Presentation Techniques - 3 credits
Students will explore
presentation and rendering techniques used by architectural and design firms.
Lecture: 2 hours; Laboratory: 3 hours. Prereq: ACH 185 or equivalent.
ACH 294 -
Specification Writing - 3 credits
Students study
specification writing for construction. Lecture: 3 hours. Prereq: ACH 150 and
ACH 160, ACH 161 or equivalent.
ACH 297 -
Estimating Techniques - 3 credits
Students investigate the
factors affecting the cost of construction, labor productivity, materials,
overhead and profit, including area and volume computations. Current methods of
cost estimating will be applied. Prereq: ACH 150 and MAH 125, or Consent of
Instructor.
ACH 298 - Computer 3D Modeling - 3 credits
Students learn how
computer hardware and software are used in preparing 3D architectural drawings
and client-oriented presentations. Prereq: ACH 150 and ACH 185 or Consent of
Instructor.
COE 199 - 1 - 3 credits
Cooperative Education: (Architectural Technology Program)
Cooperative Education is a planned and evaluated work
experience related to the student's educational objective for which the student
receives both financial remuneration and academic credit. One credit hour is
awarded for completion of 80 hours of approved work experience and for
satisfactory completion of additional required activities. While the maximum
amount of credit granted for cooperative education experience varies by
curriculum, the amount may never exceed eight hours in an Associate in Applied
Science Degree program. This course is available only to students enrolled in
Associate in Applied Science Degree programs that list Cooperative Education as
an approved course. Laboratory: 1-3 hours. Prereq: Completion of at least 12
credit hours in the Associate in Applied Science Degree program of study and/or
marketable skills in the area in which the student is enrolled, and a minimum
cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0.