Architectural Engineering Technology
Associate of Applied Science (Two year program)

This curriculum prepares men and women for further study or for employment opportunities as technicians in the field of architecture. In addition to positions with architectural firms, a graduate may qualify as an engineering aide, architectural draftsperson or estimator. The student will acquire understanding of the theory and skills necessary to create, modify and duplicate architectural drawings utilizing varied processes including computer-assisted drafting systems.

This program provides the student the opportunity:

  • Develop skills and gain knowledge for workforce readiness or transfer to other institutions in architecture, engineering, and allied fields.

The graduate of this program is able to:

  • Prepare architectural drawings, models, and electronic images that accurately convey the quality and details of a building design.
  • Effectively present ideas, concepts, and solutions related to architectural design through spoken and written means.
  • Describe and explain the social and cultural factors that have influenced historical architectural principles.
  • Incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects.
  • Apply critical thinking, collaborative, and analytical thinking skills to the design of buildings.
  • Incorporate research skills, formal ordering systems, and conceptualization methods into the building design process.
  • Apply competencies to create technical drawing sets that illustrate structural and construction details which satisfy code requirements for residential and commercial buildings.
  • Perform calculations related to structural and mechanical engineering.
  • Perform cost estimates, prepare project schedules, and understand contracts related to professional design and construction services.
  • Describe career options and the process of becoming a licensed professional.

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Required Courses / Recommended Sequence

FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER
ARC-110 - Architectural Design Graphics I, 3 credits
ARC-120 - Light-Frame Building Construction Materials and Processes, 3 credits
CAD-101 - Computer Assisted Design I, 3 credits
FYE-101 - First Year Experience, 1 credits
Elective - Health and Physical Ed Electives, 1 credits
MAT-111 - Technical Mathematics I, 3 credits

FIRST YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER
ARC-112 - Architectural Drafting I: Working Drawings for Light Construction, 3 credits
ARC-175 - Architectural Design Graphics II, 3 credits
Elective - Critical Thinking Elective, 3 credits
ENG-101 - English Composition, 3 credits
PHY-121 - Technical Physics (Mechanical), 4 credits

SECOND YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER
ARC-205 - Architectural Design Fundamentals I, 3 credits
ARC-213 - Surveying I, 3 credits
ARC-215 - Structural Analysis I, 3 credits
ARC-219 - Estimating & Architectural Practice, 3 credits
ARC-220 - Commercial Construction:, 3 credits
ENG-261 - Technical Communications, 3 credits
or SPE-125 - Fundamentals of Speech, 3 credits

SECOND YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER
ARC-192 - Architectural History II, 3 credits
ARC-216 - Structural Analysis II, 3 credits
ARC-226 - Architectural Drafting II Working Drawings for Commercial Construction, 3 credits
ARC-230 - BIM Design Studio, 3 credits
ARC-290 - Architectural Engineering Tech Practicum, 0 credits
EDM-112 - 3D Modeling & Prototyping, 3 credits

Total Credits for Degree: 63

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