Introduces techniques of architectural drafting, including lettering, dimensioning, and symbols. Requires production of plans, sections, and elevations of a simple building. Studies use of common reference material and the organization of architectural working drawings. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

A continuation of Architectural Drafting I. Requires development of a limited set of working drawings, including a site plan and related details, and pictorial drawings. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Introduces the physical properties and characteristics of building materials and methods of construction. Includes review of residential and light commercial wood-frame construction techniques and an introduction to steel and concrete structural systems. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Covers construction industry operations and hazards control. Includes principles and practices of accident prevention, cost analysis, investigation techniques, reporting, first aid, protection equipment and general safety principles. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Surveys active and passive systems. Includes system design, heat loss calculation procedures, sizing of systems and determining solar contribution including using computer applications. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Presents relationship of specifications to design and working drawings, relating trades and materials, quality control for labor materials. Introduces types of specifications, format and writing procedures, and general conditions. Includes aspects of bonds and insurance, bidding procedures, types of legal contracts, and pre-bid documents. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Requires preparation of detailed material quantity surveys from plans and specifications for commercial construction. Discusses cost, bid, and contract procedures. Lecture 2 hours per week.