California Supplemental Exam Prep
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CSE Content and CSE Course Content
Exam Structure
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Licensure : Introduction
Licensure : Am I an Architect Yet?
Licensure : Exempt Projects
Licensure : The Stamp, Responsible Control, & Certifications
The Firm - Incorporation
The Firm - C-Corps & S-Corps
The Firm - LLP, PC, Sole Proprietorship
(ARE Recap) Project Delivery Methods : Design Bid Build
(ARE Recap) Project Delivery Methods : Negotiated Select Team
(ARE Recap) Project Delivery Methods : Cost Plus Fixed Fee
(ARE Recap) Project Delivery Methods : Construction Manager as Advisor
(ARE Recap) Project Delivery Methods : Construction Manager as Agent
(ARE Recap) Project Delivery Methods : Construction Manager at Risk
(ARE Recap) Project Delivery Methods : Design-Build
(ARE Recap) Project Delivery Methods : Bridged Design-Build
(ARE Recap) Project Delivery Methods : Bridging Consultant
(ARE Recap) Project Delivery Methods : Integrated Project Delivery
(ARE Recap) Project Delivery Methods : Review 1
(ARE Recap) Project Delivery Methods : Review 2
(ARE Recap) Project Delivery Methods : Review 3
Professional Conduct & Liability - Labor
Professional Conduct & Liability - Professional Liability Limitations
Professional Conduct & Liability - Contractual Liability Limitations
Insurance
Communication
Introduction to Contracts and Administration
Contractual Elements
AIA Standard Contracts - Intro
AIA Standard Contracts
Contractual Elements : Contract Responsibilities
Contractual Elements : Instruments of Service
(ARE Recap) Specifications : Format
(ARE Recap) Specifications : Ownership
Contractual Elements : Contract Modifications
Contractual Elements : Contract Key Terms
Communication
Scope of Services
Scope of Services : Programming Phase Services
Scope of Services : Basic Services
Scope of Services : Additional & Supplemental Services
Contractual Elements : Closeout Procedures
Contractual Elements : Liens
Contractual Elements : Notice of Completion and Warranties
Project Types
Climate & Site - Geologic Conditions
Site : Expansive Clays & Topographic Conditions
Site : Hydrologic Conditions
Site : Solar Orientation
Site : Plants & Animals
Site : Seismic
(ARE Recap) Seismic Design : Column Buckling and Structural Frame Connections
(ARE Recap) Seismic Design : Soft Story Problem and Structural Penetrations
(ARE Recap) Seismic Design : Floating Foundation
(ARE Recap) Seismic Design : Foundations in Seismic Zones
(ARE Recap) Seismic Design : Building Joints
(ARE Recap) Seismic Design : Liquefaction
Ecosystems
Air Quality
Life Safety & Codes
CA Building Code : Occupancy Type
CA Building Code : Construction Type
CA Building Code : Exits & Egress
CA Building Code : Accessibility Requirements
ADA : Doors & Stairs
ADA : Restrooms & Showers
ADA : Ramps & Accessible Parking
ADA : Professional Responsibilities
CA Building Code : Engineering Requirements
CA Building Code : Code Analysis & Requirements
CA Building Code : Exposure Categories & Wind Loads
CA Energy Code
CA Fire Code & Existing Building Code
CALGreen
Laws & Standards
Flooding
Zoning
Zoning : Conditional Use Permits
Testing Standards Organizations
Introduction to California Regulatory Agencies
California Regulatory Agencies - Hierarchy
Government Entities
Government Entities : Federal
Government Entities : State
Government Entities : Regional
Government Entities : Local
Interested Parties
Public Projects : Public Contract Code
Public Projects : Additional Permitting and Approvals
Public Projects : ESBSSA
Public Projects : Field Act
Public Projects : Hospital Facilities Seismic Safety Act
Discretionary Approvals
CEQA
CEQA : Environmental Impact Report
CEQA : Permit Streamlining Act
Wetlands Permitting
Coastal Act in California
Coastal Permitting & Review Process
Endangered Species & Historical Buildings
Hazardous Material Review
Special Inspections
Get licensed! - Last Advice
Course Review