2023 - 2024 Catalog
Course Descriptions for ARCE
Course Number: ARCE 1303 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, NLC
Course Description: Properties, specifications, vendor references, and uses of materials as related to architectural systems of structures. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Architectural Materials and Methods of Construction
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Properties, specifications, vendor references, and uses of materials as related to architectural systems of structures. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: ARCE 1421 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: Architectural drawing and sketching. Emphasizes freehand drawing, perspectives, delineation in various media, and development of students' graphical expression. Includes an introduction to various reproduction methods. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Architectural Illustration
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Architectural drawing and sketching. Emphasizes freehand drawing, perspectives, delineation in various media, and development of students' graphical expression. Includes an introduction to various reproduction methods. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: ARCE 1452 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: A study of structural systems including concrete foundations and frames, wood framing and trusses, and structural steel framing systems. Includes detailing of concrete, wood, and steel to meet industry standards including the American Institute of Steel Construction and The American Concrete Institute. (2 Lec., 5 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Structural Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of structural systems including concrete foundations and frames, wood framing and trusses, and structural steel framing systems. Includes detailing of concrete, wood, and steel to meet industry standards including the American Institute of Steel Construction and The American Concrete Institute. (2 Lec., 5 Lab.)
Course Number: ARCE 2452 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Description: Preparation of drawings for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems with emphasis on applicable building and energy codes, product references, and specifications for construction. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC
Course Title: Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Systems
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Preparation of drawings for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems with emphasis on applicable building and energy codes, product references, and specifications for construction. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ACGM (Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual) Courses
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.