Course curriculum

  • 01

    Introduction

    • Welcome!

    • CSE Content and CSE Course Content

    • Exam Structure

    • Be Aware!

  • 02

    1.1 Pro Practice: Business Management & Practice

    • 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

  • 03

    1.2 Pro Practice: Contracts & Administration

    • 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

  • 04

    2.1 CA Building: CA Code & Environment

    • 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

  • 05

    2.2 CA Building: CA Permitting & Approvals

    • 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