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Architectural Technology
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2008-09 Catalog

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

The Architectural Technology program provides students with the development of skills necessary to become a competent draftsperson. Graduates of the program will be dealing with residential drawings as well as commercial structures. New students are encouraged to talk or meet with an Architectural Technology faculty advisor before first semester registration.

The student will also be introduced to a number of architectural and building trade related topics. From the “History of Architecture” to “Surveying,” the student will be expanding his/her knowledge of this industry. Diversified courses within the Architectural Technology program provide a foundation for employment within the varied building design and construction industry.

General Education Courses (16 Credit Hours)
ART 110 Art Appreciation OR 3 credits
ART 111 Art History I OR 3 credits
ART 112 Art History II 3 credits
ENG 121 English Composition I OR 3 credits
ENG 131 English Composition II 3 credits
MAT 108 Technical Mathematics OR higher 4 credits
COM 115 Public Speaking OR 3 credits
COM 125 Interpersonal Communication OR 3 credits
COM 225 Organizational Communication 3 credits
Restricted Electives: (3 Credits)
Choose one course from the following: CIS 118, PED 100, ECO 201, 202, POS 105, 111, GEO 105, 106, HIS 101, 102, 201, 202, or 247, ANT 101, 111, PSY 101, 102, 235, SOC 101, 102, MAT 121, 122, 201, or 202.
Major Courses (52 Credit Hours)
ARC 101 Introduction to Architectural Drawing 5 credits
ARC 102 Residential Architecture 5 credits
ARC 107 Blueprint Reading (Residential/Commercial) 3 credits
ARC 116 Building Materials 3 credits
ARC 121 Building Structure Analysis 3 credits
ARC 125 History of Architecture 3 credits
ARC 205 Commercial Drawing Practice I 4 credits
ARC 215 Architectural Graphics 3 credits
ARC 216 Estimating I 3 credits
ARC 218 Surveying 3 credits
ARC 226 Construction Scheduling 3 credits
ARC 231 Building Service Systems 3 credits
ARC 236 Codes/Zoning/Specifications 3 credits
ARC 278 Seminar 1 credit
ARC 280 Internship 1 credit
CAD 101 Computer Aided Drafting I 3 credits
CAD 102 Computer Aided Drafting II 3 credits
Physical Education (1 Credit Hour)
PED Activity Course * 1 credit
Total 69 Credit Hours

*The PED requirement may be waived for students who are 35 years of age or older at the time of most recent admission to the College. Appropriate credit must be taken to substitute for the hour waived.


Architectural Drafting
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2008-09 Catalog

Certificate

The Architectural Drafting certificate provides the educational background and basic technical training necessary for the student to seek employment within one of the area’s architectural firms. Students will be prepared for a variety of job-entry positions that include Draftsperson or Computer Aided Design Technician.

Major Courses
ARC 101 Introduction to Architectural Drawing 5 credits
ARC 102 Residential Architecture 5 credits
ARC 116 Building Materials 3 credits
ARC 121 Building Structure Analysis 3 credits
ARC 125 History of Architecture 3 credits
ARC 215 Architectural Graphics 3 credits
CAD 101 Computer Aided Drafting I 3 credits
CAD 102 Computer Aided Drafting II 3 credits
CAD 201 Computer Aided Drafting/Custom 3 credits
MAT 108 Technical Mathematics or higher 4 credits
Total 35 Credit Hours

Architectural Contracts & Materials
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2008-09 Catalog

Certificate

The Architectural Contracts and Materials certificate provides the educational background and basic technical training necessary for the student to seek employment within one of the area’s architectural firms. Students will be prepared and trained for a variety of job-entry positions that include Engineering Technician, Materials Technician, Estimator, Specification Writer or Construction Supervisor.

Major Courses
ARC 107 Blueprint Reading (Residential/Commercial) 3 credits
ARC 116 Building Materials 3 credits
ARC 216 Estimating I 3 credits
ARC 218 Surveying 3 credits
ARC 226 Construction Scheduling 3 credits
ARC 228 Contracts, Bonds & Insurance 3 credits
ARC 231 Building Service Systems 3 credits
ARC 236 Codes/Zoning/Specifications 3 credits
ENG 131 Technical Writing 3 credits
Total 27 Credit Hours

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