# Architecture Technology (Certificate of Achievement)

Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Architecture

Source: https://chabot.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4077/4078/6084/6086/6152

#### 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:

1.  Develop computer rendering and drafting skills.
2.  Develop advanced presentation skills in 3D forms and posters.
3.  Incorporate Uniform Building Code requirements and City regulations to residential
4.  Use different materials such as wood, truss, steel, masonry, and concrete to apply to structural systems.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ARCH 2A | Design and Visual Communication I (Active) | 3 |
| ARCH 3 | Digital Tools for Design and Visual Communication (Active) | 3 |
| ARCH 14 | California Architecture and Urban Design (Active) | 3 |
| ARCH 2B | Design and Visual Communication II (Active) | 3 |
| ARCH 4A | Architectural Drafting Principles I (Active) | 3 |
| ARCH 33 | Digital Communication in Modeling (Active) | 3 |
| ARCH 4B | Architectural Drafting Principles II (Active) | 3 |
| ARCH 8A | Fundamentals of Architectural Design I (Active) | 4 |
| ARCH 12 | Construction Materials and Methods (Active) | 3 |
| ARCH 8B | Fundamentals of Architectural Design II (Active) | 4 |
| ARCH 16 | People and Environmental Design (Active) | 3 |
| ARCH 80 | Architectural Education and Practice (Active) | 2 |
| **Total** | | **37** |

#### Other Information

Discipline: Arts & Design

Program Control Number: 32076

TOP Code: 020100 - Architecture and Architectural Technology

CIP Code: 04.0901 - Architectural Technology/Technician