Architectural Engineer / Construction Management
Associate of Applied Science Degree
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Recommended basic skills standards are
This program prepares students to be technical assistants in architectural or construction firms or to be building product representatives assisting architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, and other professionals connected with the building industry.
All students should schedule appointments with Architectural Engineer / Construction Management program advisors before enrolling in class.
Students may complete deficiencies concurrently with the beginning courses in the program. Students not meeting a course prerequisite must have instructor permission to enroll.
General Education Courses
English Composition I: CO1 |
3 |
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Technical Writing I |
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Career Math |
3 |
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College Algebra: MA1 |
(4) |
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Nine (9) additional credit hours from list below |
9 |
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15-16 |
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Select nine (9) credit hours
Art Appreciation: AH1 |
3 |
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Introduction to PC Applications |
3 |
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Computer Literacy |
(3) |
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Western Civilization: Antiquity-1650: HI1 |
3 |
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Music Appreciation: AH1 |
3 |
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Psychology of Workplace Relationships |
3 |
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General Psychology I: SS3 |
(3) |
Course requirements for all emphasis areas
Basic Architectural Drafting |
4 |
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Residential Construction Drawing |
4 |
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Architectural Drawing Theory |
4 |
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Architectural Building Materials I |
2 |
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History of Architecture |
3 |
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Architectural Graphics |
3 |
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Sustainable Building Systems |
3 |
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Contracts & the Legal Environment |
3 |
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International Building Codes |
3 |
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Computer Aided Drafting I |
3 |
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32 |
Emphasis Areas
Architectural
Students choosing this option are trained to be paraprofessionals in architectural, engineering, and construction offices with primary skills of architectural drawing and construction assembly technology.
Architectural Design & Analysis |
4 |
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Applied Structure Analysis |
3 |
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Architectural Building Materials II |
3 |
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Building Electrical/Mechanical Systems |
3 |
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Architectural Design & Development |
4 |
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Revit |
3 |
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20 |
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Total Hours for Architectural Degree Emphasis |
67-68 |
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Construction
Students choosing this option will primarily work for a construction company in an administrative capacity doing estimating, scheduling, project management, construction assembly technology, and job-site problem solving.
Applied Structure Analysis |
3 |
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Architectural Building Materials II |
3 |
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Surveying |
3 |
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Building Electrical/Mechanical Systems |
3 |
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Estimating & Print Reading |
5 |
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Construction Scheduling |
3 |
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20 |
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Total Hours for Construction Degree Emphasis |
67-68 |
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Product Representative
Students choosing this business-oriented option will learn basic selling and marketing techniques. Other items covered include estimating, bid submittals, and furnishing technical information to professionals in the building industry.
Architectural Building Materials II |
3 |
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Building Electrical/Mechanical Systems |
3 |
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Estimating & Print Reading |
5 |
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Introduction to Business |
3 |
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Legal Environment of Business |
3 |
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Business Communication & Report Writing |
3 |
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Principles of Sales |
3 |
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Principles of Marketing |
3 |
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26 |
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Total Hours for Product Rep. Degree Emphasis |
73-74 |
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Certificates
Gainful Employment Disclosure located at www.ppcc.edu/ge.
Basic Drafting
Basic Architectural Drafting |
4 |
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Architectural Drawing Theory |
4 |
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8 |
CAD Professional Upgrade
CAD 121 |
Intermediate CAD II |
3 |
Revit |
3 |
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6 |
Construction Professional Upgrade
Surveying |
3 |
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Estimating & Print Reading |
5 |
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Construction Scheduling |
3 |
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11 |
Intermediate Drafting
Basic Architectural Drafting |
4 |
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Residential Construction Drawing |
4 |
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Architectural Drawing Theory |
4 |
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Computer Aided Drafting I |
3 |
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15 |