Architecture

Associate in Science Design and Manufacturing Technologies · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog

This coursework prepares students for transfer into a university architectural program. Emphasis is on current architectural and construction practices, fundamental design skills, sustainable building guidelines, and transfer preparation. Students should review specific course requirements and transfer agreements with their architectural instructor and transfer counselor. General education course requirements such as mathematics, physics, etc. will vary depending upon the specific university program.

Learning Outcome(s):

  1. Apply architectural history and theory to select design principles
  2. Apply problem-solving skills to create solutions for a series of design challenges.
  3. Analyze, document, and draft construction drawings.
  4. Examine the principles of structural and building material applications.
CourseTitleUnits
Program Requirements27
ARCH 105Basic Architectural Drafting3
Elective (select one of the following two courses)3
ARCH 120Architectural History3
orARCH 121Multicultural Architectural History3
ARCH 122History of Architectural Theory3
ARCH 135Architectural Materials and Methods of Construction3
ARCH 145Designing for Communication and Presentation3
ARCH 215Design Studio IA3
ARCH 216Design Studio IB3
ARCH 217Design Studio IIA3
ARCH 218Design Studio IIB3
Total27

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