ARE 3.1: PREDESIGN PART 1
2:00p-4:00p Lecture
Seminar Room C - 2nd Floor

(see PART 2 on Apr 5, 2009)

ARE 3.1: SITE PLANNING PART 1
4:00p-5:00p Workshop
Seminar Room C - 2nd Floor
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop

(see PART 2 on Apr 5, 2009)

ARE 3.1: SITE PLANNING PART 2
11:00a-1:00p Workshop
Seminar Room C - 2nd Floor
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop

SPD4.0
*DATE/TIME
CHANGE AS INDICATED

ARE 3.1: PREDESIGN PART 2
*2:00p-4:00p Lecture
Seminar Room C - 2nd Floor

ARE 3.1: GENERAL STRUCTURES PART 1
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Seminar Room C - 2nd Floor

(see PART 2 on Apr 26, 2009)

ARE 4.0: STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS PART 1
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Seminar Room C - 2nd Floor

(see PART 3+4 on Apr 26, 2009)

ARE 4.0: STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS PART 2
12:00p-1:00p Workshop
Seminar Room C - 2nd Floor
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop

ARE 3.1: BUILDING PLANNING
2:00p-5:00p Workshop
Seminar Room C - 2nd Floor
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop

ARE 4.0: SCHEMATIC DESIGN
2:00p-5:00p Workshop
Seminar Room C - 2nd Floor
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop

ARE 3.1: GENERAL STRUCTURES PART 2
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Seminar Room C - 2nd Floor

ARE 4.0: STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS PART 3
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Seminar Room C - 2nd Floor

ARE 3.1: LATERAL FORCES
1:00p-5:00p Lecture
Seminar Room C - 2nd Floor

ARE 3.1: MECHANICAL-ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PART 1
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Seminar Room C - 2nd Floor

ARE 3.1: MECHANICAL-ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PART 2
1:00p-4:00p Lecture
Seminar Room C - 2nd Floor

ARE 4.0: BUILDING SYSTEMS PART 1
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Seminar Room C - 2nd Floor

ARE 4.0: BUILDING SYSTEMS PART 3
4:00p-5:00p Workshop
Seminar Room C - 2nd Floor
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop

ARE 3.1: BLDG DESIGN-MATERIALS & METHODS
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Seminar Room C - 2nd Floor

ARE 4.0: BLDG DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION SYS PART 1
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Seminar Room C - 2nd Floor

ARE 4.0: BLDG DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION SYS PART 2
1:00p-3:30p Workshop
Seminar Room C - 2nd Floor
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop

ARE 3.1: BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
1:00p-5:30p Workshop
Seminar Room C - 2nd Floor
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop

The Funkaar Studios Architect Registration Exam (A.R.E.) Ready Course is typically an (11) week course designed as a complete preparation package. The course offers a step-by-step approach for exam preparation. Sessions are sequenced in a progressive manner to guide students in the ARE process. This course is ideal for students seeking steady guidance in passing the exams. Lecture covers key ARE content and answering strategies. Students are provided a Study Methodology with Syllabus, exam breakdown, daily study routine, take home mock exam and a recommended timeline for testing. Our recommended timeline for testing encourage concurrently taking the ARE throughout course duration for students who are interest in help with the testing process. The timeline recommends testing for each division after that division is covered in class and prior returning to class for the next division. Students may qualify for FREE online mock exams after completion of Student Evaluation forms after each exam

Unlike other seminar style classes, ARE READY Course is a cohesive college-level type course taught by a single instructor who has passed the entire computerized ARE. Each session covers (1) exam division. Some division are covered over multiple sessions or parts as needed to cover the material in details.

Please note that you need to bring a PC laptop to class where indicated (Mac with parallel windows can work with NCARB Practice Programs). If you experience glitches, try adjusting your screen display setting or reinstall program A laptop is recommended for effective learning. If you donot own a laptop, try borrowing one from work, family or friend. It is your responsibility to ensure the software is operational prior to arriving to class, the instructor or TA cannot take class time to provide technical assistance to individual students. Please bring trace, architectural scale and pencil if you donot bring a laptop.

3.1

Text books:
Architecture Exam Review, Volume I: Structural Topics
Architecture Exam Review, Volume II: Nonstructural Topics **
Architecture Exam Review: Volume III: Graphic Divisions
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

4.0

Text books:
ARE Review Manual
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

We highly encourage concurrent testing after each exam division is covered. You should plan on Friday mornings as your dedicated testing day each week. Here is a recommended schedule to schedule your actual ARE for students who wish to test concurrently:
Division 1: CDS - Apr 4, 2009 (1-week study)
Division 2: PPP - Apr 11, 2009 (1-week study)
Division 3: SPD - Apr 18, 2009 (1-week study)
Division 4: SD - Apr 25, 2009 (1-week study)
Division 5: SS - May 9, 2009 (3-week study)
Division 6: BS - May 23, 2009 (2-week study)
Division 7: BDCS - June 6, 2009 (2-week study)

Lecture + 30 min Mock Exam + Workshops. Taught (1) day/week for (7) days over an 11-week period. Each class day will begin with a comprehesive lecture. In the afternoon, we will cover graphic sessions for 4.0 candidates. These are covered in a workshop style, where you will actively drawing on your laptop.