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Architectural Design and Technology

2009-2010 Catalog
Architectural Design and Technology A.A.S.

The Architectural Design and Technology program will provide students with the skills needed in today’s architectural design field. Students will learn new design technologies that include Building Information Modeling (BIM) design through the creation of architectural models with laser cutters, and 3D plotting equipment. Students will learn sustainable green architecture that will prepare them for the USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) examination. The program is also packed with many technology based courses that will include coursework in building materials, international building codes (IBC), and computer aided drafting (CAD).

General Education(16 credit hours)
ART 110Art Appreciation OR 
ART 111Art History I OR 
ART 112Art History II3 credits
ENG 121English Composition I OR 
ENG 131Technical Writing3 credits
MAT 108Technical Mathematics or higher4 credits
COM 115Public Speaking OR 
COM 125Interpersonal Communications OR 
COM 217Group Communication3 credits
GTAny GT Transfer Course3 credits
Design and Theory(18 credit hours)
AEC 100Introduction to Design Theory3 credits
AEC 110Architectural Design and Modeling4 credits
AEC 125History of Architecture3 credits
AEC 202Architectural Design and Analysis4 credits
AEC 225Architectural Design and Development4 credits
Graphic Communication Courses(15 credit hours)
AEC 204Architectural Graphics3 credits
AEC 255Professional Seminar and Portfolio3 credits
CAD 101Computer Aided Drafting I3 credits
CAD 102Computer Aided Drafting II3 credits
CAD 224Revit3 credits
Technology Courses(15 credit hours)
AEC 116Building Materials3 credits
AEC 218Sustainable Building Systems3 credits
AEC 236International Building Codes3 credits
Restricted Elective (Listed Below)6 credits
Students will choose six credit hours from the following:
 
AEC 206Applied Structural Analysis (3)
AEC 216Construction Estimating (3)
AEC 219LEED® Exam Preparation (3) 
AEC 220Surveying (3)
AEC 226Construction Scheduling (3)
AEC 228Contracts and the Legal Environment (3)
AEC 280Internship (3)
Total64 Credit Hours