An integral component of the program providing training through the preparation of architectural working and presentation drawings. An introduction to fundamental presentation techniques, such as isometrics, axonometrics, perspectives, rendering, and their application to architectural drawings. An introduction to administrative procedures and management principles that are an integral component of an architectural or engineering firm. Topics of study include Contract Administration, Project Management, Time Management, Total Quality Management, Scheduling, Quantity and Cost Estimating and Office Systems. An introduction to the fundamental principles of surveying and site analysis.
Theory is applied through field exercises that simulate industry projects.
Communications Oral and written communication with emphasis on technical report writing, and applied research techniques. Mathematics Technical Mathematics, with emphasis on trigonometric functions, quadratic equations, calculus, vectors, logarithms, and analytical geometry. Applied Physics Applied Physics concentrates on the analysis of the following theories of motion, force, energy, heat, electricity, acoustics, and illumination with emphasis on problem solving. An introduction to commercial software such as word processors, spreadsheets, operating systems, database managers and presentation graphics.