This course introduces students to architectural history and its impact on design. Instruction centers on influential styles, buildings, and architects throughout history. The course covers architectural theory, examining the key ideas and concepts. Students will analyze the ways architectural theory have been applied in the design of buildings. Students will develop the skills necessary to create hand drawn architectural drawings and sketches. Students will learn the principles of orthographic and perspective drawing and sketching and will practice creating drawings and sketches as a tool for understanding, documenting, and designing buildings.

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of building materials and their role in architectural design and construction. Students will explore the properties, characteristics, and applications of various building materials, including wood, steel, concrete, masonry, and glass. The course will also examine the environmental impact of different materials and strategies for sustainable building practices.

algebra, geometry, trigonometry, measurement and data. Algebra topics emphasize simplifying algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities with one variable, solving proportions and percent applications. Geometry and trigonometry topics include; finding areas and volumes of geometric figures, applying similar and congruent triangles, applying Pythagorean Theorem, and solving right triangles using trigonometric ratios. Measurement topics emphasize the application of measurement concepts and conversion techniques within and between U.S. customary and metric system to solve problems. Data topics emphasize data organization and summarization skills, including: frequency distributions, central tendency, relative position and measures of dispersion. Special emphasis is placed on problem solving, critical thinking and logical reasoning, making connections, and using calculators.