Architecture & Construction Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Recommended basic skills standards are
• ENG 090
• MAT 090
• REA 090
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 and Construction Technology 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
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| or | ||
| CSC 105 | Computer Literacy | (3) |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: CO1 | 3 |
| or | ||
| ENG 131 | Technical Writing I | (3) |
| MAT 107 | Career Math | 3 |
| or | ||
| MAT 121 | College Algebra: MA1 | (4) |
| PSY 100 | Psychology of Workplace Relationships | 3 |
| or | ||
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I: SS3 | (3) |
| HIS 101 | History of Western Civilization I: HI1 | 3 |
| or | ||
| ART 110 | Art Appreciation: AH1 | (3) |
| or | ||
| MUS 120 | Music Appreciation: AH1 | (3) |
| 15 |
Course requirements for all emphasis areas
| AEC 218 | Sustainable Building Systems | 3 |
| ARC 101 | Introduction to Architectural Drawing | 5 |
| ARC 102 | Residential Architecture | 5 |
| ARC 104 | Architectural Drawing Theory | 4 |
| ARC 105 | Architectural Building Materials I | 2 |
| ARC 111 | Architectural Technology Theory | 2 |
| ARC 114 | Building Service Systems I | 2 |
| ARC 117 | Presentation Drawings and Models | 3 |
| ARC 223 | Introduction to Building Codes | 3 |
| ARC 224 | Construction Contracts and Management | 3 |
| CAD 121 | Intermediate CAD II | 3 |
| 35 |
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.
| ARC 201 | Architectural Drawing III | 5 |
| ARC 202 | Architectural Drawing IV | 5 |
| ARC 208 | Architectural Building Materials II | 3 |
| ARC 211 | Building Service Systems II | 2 |
| ARC 227 | Architectural Structures | 5 |
| CAD 224 | Revit | 3 |
| 23 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 73 |
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.
| ARC 208 | Architectural Building Materials II | 3 |
| ARC 211 | Building Service Systems II | 2 |
| ARC 218 | Surveying | 3 |
| ARC 222 | Estimating and Print Reading | 5 |
| ARC 226 | Construction Scheduling | 3 |
| ARC 227 | Architectural Structures | 5 |
| 21 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 71 |
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.
| ARC 208 | Architectural Building Materials II | 3 |
| ARC 211 | Building Service Systems II | 2 |
| ARC 222 | Estimating and Print Reading | 5 |
| BUS 115 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 216 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUS 217 | Business Communication and Report Writing | 3 |
| MAR 111 | Principles of Sales | 3 |
| MAR 216 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| 25 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 75 |
Basic Drafting
| ARC 101 | Introduction to Architectural Drawing |
5 |
| ARC 104 | Architectural Drawing Theory |
4 |
|
9 |
CAD Professional Upgrade
| CAD 121 | Intermediate CAD II | 3 |
| CAD 224 | Revit | 3 |
| 6 |
Construction Professional Upgrade
| ARC 218 | Surveying | 3 |
| ARC 222 | Estimating and Print Reading | 5 |
| ARC 226 | Construction Scheduling | 3 |
| 11 |
Intermediate Drafting
| ARC 101 | Introduction to Architectural Drawing | 5 |
| ARC 102 | Residential Architecture | 5 |
| ARC 104 | Architectural Drawing Theory | 4 |
| CAD 121 | Intermediate CAD II | 3 |
| 17 |