Architectural, Engineering & CAD Technologies
Hawai'i Community College
COURSE SYLLABUS
Fall 2012
Course: AEC 115, Introduction to Architecture
Credits: 2 credits lecture/lab
Location: Manono Campus AEC Department, Bldg. 380, Rm. 30
Class Times: MW 7:00am-8:50am
Instructor: Mr. A. Fukuoka email:
Office Hrs: 2:30-3:30 MW, by appointment w/ Ms. Cho Office: Building 380, Rm. 31
Course Description:
This course is designed for students interested in the architectural field. Overview of the architectural profession to include professional ethics, industry organizational structure, licensing and its educational requirements, typical framework of architectural firms, compensation, model codes, awarding of contracts and legal requirements for construction projects, project administration, professional organizations and career opportunities in related fields. We will look at the work of significant architects and the importance of the creative thinking process and its application to basic design theory.
A reference binder will be developed and kept by each student. A sketchbook for recording and sketching architectural objects in the field will be used.
Pre-requisite:
Placement in ENG 20R or in ESL 9.
Recommended:
Placement in Eng 22 and keyboarding skills, access to a computer with internet.
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce the students to the industry structure.
2. To introduce students to the various professions in the industry.
3. To introduce students to State of Hawaii licensing requirements.
4. To introduce students to positions within an architectural firm.
5. To introduce students to model codes and contract types.
6. To expose students to working in group collaborations.
7. To help students understand legal implications, responsibilities of the
profession and professional ethics.
8. To become familiar with professional organizations and career opportunities.
9. To introduce students to the works of significant architects.
10. To emphasize the importance of creative thinking in the architectural process and how that is documented.
Course Content:
1. Industry structure
2. Licensure in the State of Hawaii
3. The architectural firm
4. Codes, contracts and other legal requirements of construction projects
5. Professional organizations
6. Study of Architects
7. The creative design process will be emphasized throughout the course
Reference and other Materials:
1. Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
2. American Institute of Architects
3. Building Codes
4. Internet research
Evaluation:
1. Assignments: 50% (no credit for late assignments,
90% to be submitted by email attachments.
10% min. will be collected by AEC Department instructor
for submittal to Course instructor.)
2. Exams: 30% (mid term and final are open binder exams)
both exams will be proctored.
3. Research Paper 10% (required to pass this course)
4. Attendance: 10% (attendance to every class meeting is
mandatory. An online sign-in plus in-class sign-in sheet will be standard practice each class day.)
Standard grading scale: 90-100 = A, 80-89=B, 70-79=C, 60-69=D, <60=F
Method of Instruction:
On line assignments, individual and group projects, guest speakers.
Materials for this class:
1. ONE – 2” course binder with a clear plastic cover.
3. Clear sheet protectors that will hold information in your reference
binder. 20 minimum. May share a 100 count box with class mates.
4. ONE – 8-1/2” x 11” sketchbook and drawing pencils - soft 2 HB HB.
Students will have access to the CAD Lab scanner (for submittal of work), and
a dedicated CAD Lab computer with internet capabilities for each student. For this course, students will also need the use of a personal digital camera or cell phone camera with upload capabilities.
Student Learning Outcomes – by Course: [See separate handout.]
Student Conduct Code, Resource Contact Info, Disability access, etc.[See College Catalog.]