Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology
(Optional Co-op)

Description: This co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience in an authentic, professionally relevant work environment. Students will be provided the opportunity to connect theory and practice by leveraging their academic training to develop a broad base of vocational skills. The practical applications of this work term will promote students’ awareness of key concepts and terminology in their field, cultivate their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, encourage their development of professional autonomy and collaboration, and enhance their capacity to analyze and reflect on their demonstrated abilities in the workplace.

• Hours: 420
• Credits: 14
• Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR1020
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: In this course, the student expands their knowledge of Construction Drawings by exploring construction techniques for small commercial structures. Emphasis is placed on detailing specific building elements and building systems as they relate to masonry construction. A partial set of Construction Drawings is prepared for a small commercial building.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: ARCH2030 OR ARCH2035
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course requires the student to develop a design solution for a small industrial/commercial building incorporating sustainable and responsible design practices. It takes the student through the various stages of the design process in order to gain an understanding for the complexities of developing a project on a specific site, to suit a detailed and specific set of owner requirements, and to meet defined construction and cost constraints. The student must research, analyze and bring together the major building components into a coordinated and complete set of design drawings, renderings, and a virtual or physical model.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: ARCH1100 AND ARCH1185
• CoRequisites: ARCH1030
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course explores the use of structural steel in building framing. Students calculate the structural capacities of steel components. Students apply the principles of economical framing to design framing and prepare framing drawings.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: CIVL1080 OR CIVL1110 AND CIVL2130 OR CIVL2135
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

This course focuses on the technical construction and energy efficiency requirements in the Ontario Building Code for new small commercial buildings (Parts 9 and 12 of Division B). Students will be introduced to principles of fire and life safety commonly incorporated into single and multi-use commercial buildings. Emphasis is given to passive fire protection, spatial separation, egress and exiting in buildings. This course will also introduce students to mezzanine, health/washroom, and barrier-free requirements that are applicable to both small and large buildings. Students will become competent in the use and application of the Ontario Building Code by analyzing small commercial drawings for code compliance.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

This course explores concepts in physics utilized in the construction industry and introduces the student into the field of Building Sciences. The student is further introduced to specific studies of the building enclosure, psychrometrics, heat transfer, fire, and sound and building science . These topics form the basis for later technical study in the program. Emphasis is placed on integrating the knowledge of physical scientific concepts with their application to practical construction problems and to applicable building code requirements.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course introduces residential plumbing systems, including water heaters and water treatment. Students complete the design of a water supply and DWV system for a single-storey residential home. Heat loss and heat gain calculations for residential buildings are conducted for sizing of heating/cooling equipment and HRAI (Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute) certification for Residential Heat Gain/Loss may be attained. Septic system design requirements and procedures are studied and sample layouts completed in compliance with Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course introduces the students to cost estimating as it relates to the building construction industry. The students are introduced to the estimating profession. Estimating fundamentals and skills are gained through completing various detailed quantity take-off’s of a residential building.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the nature of light industrial construction utilizing a structural steel skeleton with an insulated steel wall assembly. The student will take the design developed in the Architectural Design I course and develop the building systems and details required to construct the building on a specific site. The student will organize this information and present it in clear and concise manner in the form of a set of construction drawings.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: ARCH1030 AND ARCH2040
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

This course will enhance the student’s knowledge of Building Information Modeling by introducing more advanced modeling techniques including the creation and management of component families, advanced schedules, shared parameters, and solid modeling. In addition, the student will explore the design and placement of mechanical and electrical systems in a 3-dimensional building model.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: ARCH1185
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This course explores the materials and construction practices utilized by the concrete construction industry. The student is introduced to the principles of structural design of plain and reinforced concrete elements including footings, foundation walls and piers, slabs and beams. The student learns accepted practice and the code requirements of concrete materials, mix design, and construction methods and procedures. The preparation of shop drawings and bar lists is discussed.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: CIVL1080 OR CIVL1110 AND CIVL2130 OR CIVL2135
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

This course focuses on the technical construction and energy efficiency requirements in the Ontario Building Code for new large commercial and multi-residential buildings (Parts 3 and 12 of Division B). Students will be introduced to the unique and challenging fire and life safety concerns found in larger, taller, and more complex buildings. Emphasis is given to advanced active fire protection systems such as fire alarms, automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, and smoke control systems. This course will also introduce students to the technical requirements for a change of use or renovation in an existing building (Parts 10 and 11 of Division B). Students will become competent in the use and application of the Ontario Building Code by analyzing large multi-residential drawings and renovation drawings for code compliance.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: CODE2050
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $205.95

Description: This course examines HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) systems for residential and small commercial buildings. Principles of air movement are introduced and used to design efficient duct systems for heating, cooling and ventilation. The effect of building design, orientation, shading, etc. on the overall systems is analyzed. Certification for HRAI (Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute) – Air System Design (Residential) and ASHRAE student membership may be attained. Mechanical equipment such as high efficiency furnaces, air conditioners and domestic water heaters is also studied.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: CONS2040
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $170.30

Description:

This course builds upon skills learned in Estimating I.

The student will participate as a team member, while using Bluebeam and Excel software to complete a detailed cost estimate for masonry and rough carpentry work, relevant to a commercial building project.

Students will apply pricing for material, labour & equipment, specific to masonry and rough carpentry work product.

Students will learn to manipulate units of material pricing and to develop labour unit pricing.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites: CONS2050
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $205.95

Description: This co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience in an authentic, professionally relevant work environment. Students will be provided the opportunity to connect theory and practice by leveraging their academic training to develop a broad base of vocational skills. The practical applications of this work term will promote students’ awareness of key concepts and terminology in their field, cultivate their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, encourage their development of professional autonomy and collaboration, and enhance their capacity to analyze and reflect on their demonstrated abilities in the workplace.

• Hours: 420
• Credits: 14
• Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR1020
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: In this course, the student will analyze and develop details for a series of critical issues related to design development & construction documentation.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: ARCH2050
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: The student participates in a team to develop a Design/Build proposal for a multi-storey building. The project is taken through the stages of research, analysis and synthesis to develop a rational, coordinated and complete design solution incorporating green and sustainable initiatives suitable for this building type. Professional quality drawings and renderings, together with detailed and sound justification and analysis, will be developed to represent the design solution which will subsequently be presented in a public forum.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: ARCH1185 AND ARCH2040 AND ARCH2050
• CoRequisites: ARCH3020
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course presents a comprehensive study of the building enclosure and its reaction to the Environment in the Canadian climate. Further concepts in moisture, heat and air management are explored. A technical report is prepared on a typical building envelope problem(s), which identifies the causes, provides a technical analysis and makes practical recommendations for repairs. Findings of the report are also presented in-class.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: CONS1170 OR CONS1175
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course will see the student work in a team, in competition with other student teams from the program, to prepare and close a competitive bid for a medium sized construction project. The teams will work under simulated bid closing conditions. This course includes a thorough review of the project tender documents, contractor bonding, insurance requirements, project scheduling and resulting costs and premiums. Students will be introduced to the roles of project manager and site-superintendent and how they are interlinked with the estimator. The estimating, project manager and site superintendent professions will be promoted. Students will learn and prepare a preliminary estimate for a commercial building.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: CONS3020
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

This course initially introduces the students to Site Servicing and how the building is serviced. Students will examine Building Systems such as water supply, DWV (drain/waste/Vent) components and design fundamentals using Part 7 of the Ontario Building Code. Requirements and calculations for storm water drainage is also analyzed. Plumbing Design considerations and sample designs are carried out for commercial buildings. Elevator systems are introduced in the context of options available.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: CONS2030
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

This course initially investigates electrical power from generation to utilization (building systems). The student is introduced to the basics of electrical theory and its laws such as, Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Laws. Practical applications of this theory are applied to conductors, resistors (loads), series circuits, parallel circuits and series-parallel circuits. A basic familiarization of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) is practised. Students will calculate service sizing for residential and non-residential buildings and occupancies. Various applications of conductors, cables, conduits and raceways are discussed relative to pertinent code rules. Grounding and bonding requirements are discussed with respect to safety and the CEC. Students will complete an electrical design package (power distribution and general power) for a commercial building.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

In this course the student works as part of a team to develop a set of construction documents for a project designed in Architectural Team Design. The student must cooperate in the production of Architectural and Structural construction drawings as well as engineering notes and an outline specification for the project.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: ARCH3020 AND ARCH3030 OR ARCH3035
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

HVAC systems and associated design principles are applied to the building industry, with special attention to sustainable development strategies. Large central station air-conditioning systems and their individual components are examined with respect to suitability, performance and related energy criteria, including air stream mixing for dehumidification, cooling and ventilation. Hot water heating systems (hydronic) are analyzed and designs completed for typical buildings. Geothermal heat pumps and closed-loop, water source commercial heat pump systems are designed for specific building applications along with representative capital and operating costs.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This course introduces the student to wood building technology. Utilizing the CSA wood design code, students proceed to design timber structural members including stud walls, beams, columns and trusses.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: CIVL1080 OR CIVL1110 AND CIVL2130 OR CIVL2135
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

This is an introduction to contract law and a detailed analysis of the function of written specifications as part of contract documents. Students will gain experience using project specifications to extract and record construction information.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

This course introduces students to the separate roles of Construction Management. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of a Construction Manager, Site Superintendent & Estimator. Topics will include planning, scheduling, budgeting, and control of construction projects. Soft skills related to effective leadership, communication and negotiation will be emphasized. Students will examine the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulation 213/91 Construction Projects

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course builds on the knowledge gained in Electrical Design 1. The student is introduced to the concept of Alternating Current (AC) in single phase and 3 phase connections. Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Laws are applied to AC circuits containing resistance, inductance and capacitance. Power factor and its correction are discussed and calculated. The basic theory of transformers, motors and other common electrical devices is investigated and applied to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC). The basics of designing a complete electrical system including Fire alarm/Exiting for a commercial building are discussed relative to the CEC. The student applies this knowledge when designing the electrical system for a commercial building. The course then investigates lighting systems, lighting sources in exterior and interior applications. An emphasis is placed on lighting levels and quality of light.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: ELEC3100 OR ELEC3105
• CoRequisites: ARCH3040 OR ARCH3045
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.