School of Built Environment
605 S. Warren
GRN 227
Big Rapids MI 49307
(231) 591-3773
Courses by Semester
FIRST YEAR - FALL SEMESTER (17 semester hours)
ARCH 101 - Architectural Graphics
ARCH 112 - Structural Materials, Systems & Codes
ARTS 101- Basic Art
ENGL 150 - English 1
MATH 120 - Trigonometry
FSUS 100 - FSU Seminar
FIRST YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER (17 semester hours)
ARCH 102 - Architectural Digital Graphics (ARCH 101, 112)
ARCH 115 - Interior & Exterior Finishes, Systems (ARCH 112)
ARCH 119 - Sustainability in Architecture: Introduction
ARCH elective - Architectural Elective
COMM 105 - Interpersonal Communication
OR
COMM 121 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking
SOCY 121 - Introduction to Sociology
SECOND YEAR - FALL SEMESTER (17 semester hours)
ARCH 203 - Architectural Documentation (ARCH 102, 112, 115)
ARCH 241 - Design Principles (ARCH 101, 102)
ARCH 244 - Architectural History 1 (ENGL 150)
HVAC 337 - Mech. & Electrical Systems for Building (MATH 116)
PHYS 211 - Introductory Physics 1 (MATH 116 or 120)
SECOND YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER (16 semester hours)
ARCH 204 - Architectural Detailing (ARCH 203)
ARCH 223 - Statics & Strength of Materials (ARCH 112, PHYS 211)
ARCH 245 - Architectural History 2 (ARCH 244)
ARCH elective - Architectural Elective
ENGL 250 - English 2 (ENGL 150)
Architectural Electives
ARCH 242 - Architectural Design Principles (ARCH 241)
ARCH 250 - Systems Cost Estimating (MATH 116 or 120, ARCH 203)
ARCH 270 - BIM and Parametric Design (ARCH 102, ARCH 115, ARCH 203)
COHP 330 - OSHA Law
CONM 211- Construction Quantity Estimating (ARCH 115, 203, MATH 120)
CONM 212 - Soils and Foundations (ARCH 112, MATH 120)
Architectural electives should be reviewed with your faculty adviser and selected based on one of the selected paths of study: BS in Architecture and Sustainability, BS in Facility Management or BS in Construction Management.
"The Architectural Technology program prepared me to excel in my architectural career, the lectures, studios and hands-on fieldwork gave me the experience I needed to begin working effectively as soon as I joined the workforce. Close interaction with the faculty and peer team alike simulate the various roles within an architectural project team and gave me the opportunity to learn valuable team work skills."
CAROL L. HALL, ALUMNI