TAR 1271 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3 credits

This course is a general survey of office practices for the small entrepreneur in the Building Arts. It includes information on setting up an office, costs, fees, legal implications, local, state and federal regulations, and employee and client relationships. 47 contact hours.

TAR 1941 ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING PRACTICUM 3 credits

Prerequisite: TAR 2122C. This course is an intensive study in an area of special interest to the students in the Building Arts programs. Students will demonstrate professional competencies in the documentation and completion of an approved project that may incorporate multiple aspects of the construction industry, including planning, drawing, estimating, scheduling, permitting and/or site observation. 92 contact hours.

TAR 2057C AUTOCAD ARCHITECTURAL DESKTOP 2 credits

Prerequisite: ETD 1340C or permission of instructor. This course is a hands-on training course for the use of AutoCAD Architectural Desktop, including hardware requirements, software options and applications. Emphasis in on the production of architectural drawings using Desktop software. Major topics include utilities, toolbars, editing and schedules. 62 contact hours.

TAR 2122C ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION DRAWING 3 credits

Prerequisite: BCN 1251C or permission from instructor after review of previous work. This course covers architectural drawing applied to varied materials and structural systems, such as, prestressed concrete, steel and curtain walls. Emphasis will be on commercial construction. Students with previous computer-aided drafting experience have the option of completing the required assignments using computer-aided drafting systems. 92 contact hours.

TAR 2949 CO-OP WORK EXPERIENCE 1-3 credits

Prerequisite: Faculty Advisor/Co-op Coordinator or Program Director Approval. This course is designed to provide students with major-related, supervised, evaluated practical training work experiences which may be paid or voluntary. Students are graded on the basis of documented learning acquired through hands-on experiences in an actual work setting. Variable credits are available, one to three per course. The student must fulfill the requirement of 60 on-the-job hours for each credit earned in addition to written assignments. Co-op courses may be repeated but total credits shall not exceed twelve.