Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/27/04
ARC164 20042-99999	L+L	3 Credit(s)	6 Period(s)
Advanced Commercial Architectural Drafting
Further development of advanced commercial drafting and documentation topics and techniques. Covers commercial building materials and methods, specifications, land drawings, foundation plans, interior elevations, and more details specific to commercial buildings. Prerequisites: (CNS130 and ARC163) or permission of department.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
ARC164   20042-99999	Advanced Commercial Architectural Drafting

1.	Identify and describe materials and methods used in commercial structures, including masonry, concrete, and fire- resistant materials. (I, II, III)
2.	Explain the importance and uses of the project manual and written specifications. (IV)
3.	Explain the importance and uses of land description and drawings. (V)
4.	Identify and describe factors that affect the foundation system and components. (VI)
5.	Identify and describe factors that affect interior elevations and components. (VII)
6.	Identify, describe, and draw details of other parts of commercial structures, including ramps, stairs, and elevators. (VIII, IX, X)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
ARC164   20042-99999	Advanced Commercial Architectural Drafting

I. Unit Masonry Methods and Materials A. Brick B. Concrete masonry C. Steel reinforcement D. Mortar and grout II. Concrete Methods and Materials A. Physical properties of concrete B. Types of concrete construction C. Reinforcement placement and specifications D. Floor systems E. Wall systems F. Beams, columns, joints, and conduits III. Fire-Resistant Materials in Commercial Structures A. Objectives of fire protection B. Basic methods of protecting members C. Reflection of these methods on the commercial drawings and specifications IV. Project Manual and Written Specifications A. Specification placement B. Construction Specification Institute (CSI) master format C. Types of specifications D. Writing specifications V. Land Description and Drawings A. Legal descriptions B. Land drawings C. Vicinity map D. Site plan drawing and annotations including file settings E. Related site drawings F. Layering guidelines used for related civil drawings VI. Foundation System and Components A. Soil considerations B. Types of foundations C. Types of floor systems D. Foundation plan drawing, dimensioning, and annotating E. Layer guidelines for foundation plan VII. Interior Elevations and Components A. Important elevations within the drawing set B. Layering guideline for interior elevations VIII. Ramp Drawings and Annotations A. Code requirements B. Minimum ramp sizes C. Railing, handrails, and curbs D. Ramp representations IX. Stair Drawings and Annotations A. Terminology B. Minimum code design requirements C. Materials D. Drawing representation X. Elevator Drawings and Annotations A. Elevation in floor plan and components B. Elevation in building section and components C. Dimensions and text D. Drawing symbols E. Elevation interior design

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