ARCH 1204 Building Codes
Course Information
| Course Number | ARCH 1204 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Building Codes |
| Description | An exploration of state and local building codes as they relate to the residential and commercial building sector. Students will develop an understanding of the current Minnesota Building Code (IBC), Minnesota Residential Code (IRC), Minnesota Accessibility Code (ADA), and Minnesota Energy Code. Emphasis on the process of analyzing and applying the building code for architectural design and document production. |
| Total Credits | 2 |
| Total Hours | 32 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 32 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Cultural Competence - Students will be able to demonstrate an attitude of personal curiosity, a rising knowledge of cultures, and an evolving range of skills for living and working among others with other worldviews and ways of life.
- Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility - Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in the social responsibilities expected of a community member.
Course Competencies
- Develop an awareness of state and local building codes
- Develop an understanding of the Minnesota Building Code
- Develop an understanding of the Minnesota Residential Code
- Develop an understanding of MN Accessibility Code
- Apply codes and ordinances to construction processes
- Create code related construction document content for a building project
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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