Architecture
Associate in Arts Architecture · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Architecture - Associates in Arts
Description
The Chabot College Architecture Program is a well-established program that prepares students to transfer into architecture programs at 4-year universities. Students may complete the program by earning an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Architecture or Certificate of Achievement in Architecture Technology or transfer without a degree. Our program provides upgraded Building Information Modeling (B.I.M) computer labs and drafting studios with state-of-the-art computer drafting software for students to complete. Required courses cover design, drafting, building code, construction materials, interior design, graphics, 3-D modeling, urban design and landscape architecture.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Develop architectural and freehand.
- Identify and explain the behavior appearance and use building materials.
- Incorporate the basic Uniform Building Code requirements to construction drawings.
- Describe and apply knowledge of the structural systems using wood, steel, masonry, and concrete.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 2A | Design and Visual Communication I (Active) | 3 |
| ARCH 2B | Design and Visual Communication II (Active) | 3 |
| ARCH 3 | Digital Tools for Design and Visual Communication (Active) | 3 |
| ARCH 14 | California Architecture and Urban Design (Active) | 3 |
| ARCH 33 | Digital Communication in Modeling (Active) | 3 |
| ARCH 4A | Architectural Drafting Principles I (Active) | 3 |
| ARCH 4B | Architectural Drafting Principles II (Active) | 3 |
| ARCH 8A | Fundamentals of Architectural Design I (Active) | 4 |
| ARCH 8B | Fundamentals of Architectural Design II (Active) | 4 |
| ARCH 12 | Construction Materials and Methods (Active) | 3 |
| ARCH 16 | People and Environmental Design (Active) | 3 |
| Total | 63 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Arts & Design
Program Control Number: 10020
TOP Code: 020100 - Architecture and Architectural Technology
CIP Code: 04.0901 - Architectural Technology/Technician