The Associate degree in Architecture/Construction is a two year programme offered by the college in association with CCCJ. Students are able to specialize in the second year of the programme. Some of the courses include; Introduction to AUTOCAD, Building Services, Architectural Drafting.
Course Descriptions
COMM1101 Communications 1 (3 credits)
This course aims to develop students’ ability to use Standard English to express themselves clearly, precisely and fluently in speech and writing. It also focuses on the Jamaican Language situation with the aim of examining the influence of the Jamaican Creole on the learning of Standard Jamaican English. It is also aimed at enhancing students’ information gathering and processing skills. It will focus on both the reading and listening skills required for basic research, effective comprehension and the summary of information.
COMM1202 Communications 2 (3 credits)
The course aims to develop students’ ability to use Standard English structures to express themselves clearly, precisely and fluently in speech and writing. It focuses on the process used in oral and written communication. It is designed to provide students with opportunities to produce different types of oral and written communication while selecting and combining forms, media, channels and technologies to maximize communication.
ITEC1101 Information Technology 1 (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the application of computers in different organizations. It includes a thorough introduction to computers and information technology, information systems, computer networks and systems security. It also aims at equipping students with practical skills in MS-Windows, MS-Word and the Internet.
ITEC1202 Information Technology 2 (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of computer networks and systems security as well as to provide students with skills in electronic spreadsheet, database and presenting graphics.
PSYC1101 Psychology (3 credits)
This course is designed primarily to provide students with a general understanding and appreciation of human behaviour and its impact on social and business relationship. More specifically, the course will cover approaches to the study of psychology, biological and developmental bases of behaviour, perception, personality, attitude, motivation, conflict, change and stress management.
MGMT1101 Introduction to Management (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the range of decisions encountered by managers in business organizations. Emphasis will be placed on the application of the theories of management with a view of highlighting the managerial functions.
MATH1101 Pre-College Mathematics (3 credits)
This course enables students to develop their ability to communicate using mathematics, as well as to develop their computational skills.
DRAW1101 Technical Drawing (3 credits)
This course is designed to help students appreciate the technical language used to communicate in the technical field. The course involves the application of Technical Drawing skills a the professional level by producing construction documents (blue prints). To develop in students the basic principles of drawing so as to improve their skills and thus producing more complex industrial drawings. The course will enable students to read and interpret working drawing.
ACAD1202Introduction to AutoCAD (3 credits)
This course is designed to develop knowledge and application of CAD and other operating systems.
This involves Programmed application, co-ordination of computer systems and network, with particular reference to the production of architectural working drawings, storage, schedules, programs and applications for an architectural project.
DRAW1201 Architectural Drafting 1 (3 credits)
The course will introduce students to the foundation and basic technical skill of drafting. It will familiarize students with the fundamental principles of architectural drafting as it relates to the architectural profession.
The first section of the course will cover the basic techniques of tine lettering scale and symbols and followed by single and mufti-view drawing details and working drawing.
ACAD2301 AutoCAD Applications (3 credits)
This advanced course is designed to further develop the student’s knowledge of AutoCAD, its application and integration with other software such as Microsoft Word.
This will involve programme application, co-ordination of computer systems and network, with particular reference to the production of architectural working drawings, storage, schedules, programs and applications for an architectural project.
BLDG2402 Measurements and Estimating (3 credits)
This course is designed to help students appreciate the importance of estimating in the construction of buildings. This course involves the mathematical calculation of building components to determine material quantity and cost.
BLDG1202 Surveying 1 (3 credits)
This course is structured to give students a basic, practical knowledge of the fundamental principles and applications of land surveying. Students will gain knowledge and skills by being involved in actual field work.
BLDG1202 Surveying 2 (3 credits)
This course is structured to give students a basic, practical knowledge of the fundamental principles and applications of land surveying. Students will gain knowledge and skills by being involved in actual field work. Topics include the theory of errors, map production, map projections and area computation.
BLDG2301 Surveying 3 (3 credits)
This course is designed to promote an understanding of the theory and practice of measuring, recording, assessing and presenting physical configuration, together with the assessment of the relationship between measured values and calculated values and the degrees of accuracy, which are possible and desirable. The areas to be covered include history of surveying and measurements, physical basis, linear measurement and angular measurements.
In the detailed syllabus the material is sub-sectioned but it is stressed that the subject of Surveying should be treated as an integrated whole.
MATH1104 Technical Mathematics 1 (3 credits)
The course will introduce students to the basic Mathematical skills that will enable them to approach architectural problem analytically. This course will enable students to develop effective and efficient analytical skills as well as to appreciate the relevance of mathematics to the broad field of architecture and the building industry.
MATH1204 Technical Mathematics 2 (3 credits)
This course will enable students to develop effective and efficient analytical skills as well as to appreciate the relevance of mathematics to the broad field of architecture and the building industry. An advanced course, students will look specifically at equations, trigonometry, limits, differentiation, and integration among other salient areas.
BLDG1201 Building Science (3 credits)
This course is to introduce the fundamental principles of building mechanics to students
CONS1201 Construction Technology 1 (3 credits)
This course is designed to give a good theoretical background to what is essentially a practical subject and exposes the students to advanced principles applied in building activities.
These principles are better understood with observation of works in progress and any practical experience gained. At the end of the course the student should have a broad understanding of the general principles of construction and building technology so as to move on to more advanced theories, practices and complex subject areas in a second year study.
CONS2301 Construction Technology 2 (3 credits)
This course is designed to give a good theoretical background to what is essentially a practical subject and exposes the students to advanced principles applied in building construction.
These principles are better understood with observation of works in progress and any practical experience gained. Sufficient knowledge should be gained at the end of this course to enable the students to hold and understand discussions with specialists in this field.
Topics:
- Shoring,
- Scaffolding,
- Formwork,
- Accommodation/Storage and Security
- Site layout,
- Pre-cast Concrete Frames,
- Underpinning,
- The Construction
Industry,
- Basement excavation,
- Simple framed building. (Construction
materials.)
CONS2402 Construction Technology 3 (3 credits)
An advanced course, students will look at the following topics: Structural Steel work frames, Stairs, Piled Foundations, Demolition, Contract Administration, Claddings, Fire Prevention, Sound Insulation, Thermal Insulation, and Builders Plant.
CONS2401 Structures (3 credits)
The course is to introduce the theory and principles of structural design. It covers such topics as Equilibrium of rigid structures, Bending stress, Shear stress and Torsional stress, Beam deflection and rotation, Strain energy and virtual work, Strain energy and virtual work.
BLDG2301 Building Services (3 credits)
This course is designed to create a basic understanding of how the various services in buildings are designed. Students will therefore look at water supply in buildings, waste disposal systems, lighting systems, ventilation among other areas.
ARCH2301 Architectural Drafting 2 (3 credits)
The course focuses on communication skills through various exercises in all aspects of drawing – composition and graphics, sketch, presentation and working drawings; drawing of architectural elements and their detailing.
PHYS1101 Physics 1 (3 credits)
This course is designed to expose students to select topics in physics relating to the building and construction industry; to give them an awareness of how the laws of physics can affect the aesthetics strength and design of buildings and other engineering structures.
PHYS2301 Physics 2 (3 credits)
Physics for construction technology examines those aspects of physical science that impact the design and structural consideration of a building or other structures. The aim is to present these principles in such a way that a secure foundation will be laid for more advanced studies later.
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