College Catalog 2009-2010
Architecture

Certificates

Certificate of Achievement
Architectural Technology
Code #1116
Required Program Units
ARCH 320 Architectural Design and Communication I 3.5
ARCH 330 Design Fundamentals 3
ARCH 321 Architectural Design and Communication II 3.5
ARCH 322 Architectural Design and Communication III 3.5
ARCH 332 Design Awareness 3
ARCH 329 Architectural Working Drawings 4
ARCH 334 Advanced Design in Three Dimensions 3
ARCH 310 History of Architecture 3
CMT 310 Materials of Construction 3
ADT 310 Architectural Computer-Aided Drawing I 3
Total Units Required 32.5
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
Green Buildings: Environmental Design, Energy Management and Performance Based Construction
Code #1636
The purpose of this certificate is to develop job skills and an understanding of green strategies for high performance buildings and livable communities. It is focused at students and professionals in the fields of architecture; construction; building management; construction management; building inspection; design technology; landscape; and planning, who want to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of an integrated, economic life-cycle approach to the design of the built environment. It includes study of green rating systems, material choices and environmental strategies for a livable, sustainable future.
This certificate helps to develop the knowledge base related to sustainable green buildings and environments for the careers of Architecture, Construction, Construction Management, Building Inspection, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture and Architectural Design Technology.
Required Program Units
ARCH 302 Introduction to Sustainability in the Built Environment I 1.5
ARCH 303 Introduction to Sustainability in the Built Environment II 1.5
CMT 310 Materials of Construction 3
ARCH 340 Introduction to Green Buildings I 1.5
ARCH 341 Introduction to Green Buildings II 1.5
A minimum of six (6) units from the following: 6
ARCH 332 Design Awareness (3)
ARCH 334 Advanced Design in Three Dimensions (3)
BIT 150 California Energy Code - Building Energy Efficiency Standards (3)
CONST 294 Topics in Green Building Technology (0.5-4)
ADT 316 Building Information Modeling (BIM) I (3)
ADT 318 Building Information Modeling (BIM) II (3)
HORT 323 Sustainable Landscape Design (1)
BIOL 350 Environmental Biology (3)
BIOL 351 Global Climate Change (3)
GEOG 302 Environmental Studies & Sustainability (3)
GEOG 305 Global Climate Change (3)
GEOG 306 Weather and Climate (3)
ECON 306 Environmental Economics (3)
CHEM 321 Environmental Chemistry (3)
Total Units Required 15
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