565
West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60661
April 6, 2008 - April 10, 2008; 9a-4:30p most days
Room
403
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| APRIL 6 |
Construction Documents
9:00a-12:00p
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| APRIL 6 |
Pre-Design
1:00-4:30p
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| APRIL
7 |
General Structures
9:00a-1:00p
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| APRIL
7 |
Lateral Forces
2:00-4:30p
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| APRIL 8 |
Mechanical & Electrical Systems
9:00a-1:00p
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| APRIL
8 |
Materials & Methods
2:00-4:30p
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| APRIL
9 |
Site Planning
PC LAPTOP PREFFERED
9:00-12:30p
Download NCARB Software
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| APRIL 9 |
Building Planning
PC LAPTOP PREFFERED
1:30-4:30p
Download NCARB Software
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| APRIL
10 |
Building Technology
LAPTOP PREFFERED
9:00-1:30p
Download NCARB Software
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On-Line Mock Exams |
| BETA
4.0 Mocks |
On-Line Mocks
Not included with course registration
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Course Details |
Text books | Visual
Dictionary of Architecture by Ching
Mechanical
Electrical Equipment for Buildings by Stein
Reynolds
NALSA
Archi-Flash Cards
On-Line
Mock Exams
Textbooks
are not included with course
registration
Textbooks
are not needed in class but required for home study
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| Class Checklist |
Bring following items to class:
Basic Scientific Calculator (TI30XA recommended to all sessions)
Paypal registration slip as proof of registration to all sessions
Identification (such as driver's license to all sessions)
Laptop with NCARB software downloaded for Graphic sessions
Mouse and laptop power cord for Graphic sessions
notebook and pen for note taking (full-course students should bring 5-subject notebook |
| ARE Link | NCARB |
| About Us | ARE
READY FAST Course is a fast paced 5-day course
designed for students interested in attending a quick comprehensive
course before beginning A.R.E. testing process. This
course is also ideal for students who are traveling from out
of town. Lecture
covers key ARE content and answering strategies. Students will
be provided a Study Methodology with Syllabus, exam breakdown,
daily study routine and a recommended timeline to take
ONE exam per week for students who are interested in the
challenge.
Unlike
other seminar style classes, ARE READY FAST Course is a cohesive
college-level type course taught by a single instructor who
has passed the 2006 ARE 3.1 Exam. The A.R.E. is
comprised of (9) exams. Each day covers (2) exams. **General
Structures Lateral Forces, Materials and Mechanical sessions
are shorter in length in comparison to the standard Ready
Course.
Please
note that you need to bring a PC laptop to class where
indicated. You must download NCARB software and ensure
its functional prior to class arrival. (Mac with parallel
windows can work for NCARB
software) Its common
to experience slow program start and initial installation
glitches. A laptop is recommended for effective learning.
If you donot own a laptop, try borrowing one from work,
family or friend. Please bring trace, architectural scale
and pencil if you donot bring a laptop. |
| Format | 2.5
hr Lecture + 30 min Mock Exam for each ARE MC Division
Graphic sessions are taught in workshop format
Class
is held (5) consecutive days |
| Facility | Classroom |
| Instructors |
Professional
Educators who have passed ARE 3.1
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TUITION REFUND POLICY |
