Architectural and Building Science - Associate of Applied Science Degree
This degree is a comprehensive two-year study in architectural drafting, elementary design and building science. The program emphasizes green/sustainable architectural practices and essential technical concepts used in architectural CAD and building information modeling (BIM). It prepares students for employment in the following areas: architectural CAD drafting technician for architectural design and construction firms, governmental entities, large corporations, and manufacturers/suppliers or building products. Graduates may also pursue further study in architecture or engineering.
Requirements
Required Courses
| AEC 101 | Basic Architectural Drafting | 4 |
| AEC 102 | Residential Construction Drawing | 4 |
| AEC 121 | Construction Materials and Systems | 3 |
| AEC 122 | Construction Practices and Documents | 2 |
| AEC 123 | Commercial Construction Drawings | 4 |
| AEC 200 | Building Design Development | 3 |
| AEC 208 | Building Environmental Systems I | 3 |
| AEC 218 | Sustainable Building Systems | 3 |
| CAD 101 | Computer-Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| CAD 224 | Revit Architecture | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 32 |
Students must work with an advisor in order to select the 12 elective credits from among the following courses (those appropriate in the students occupational interests):
Elective Courses
Required General Education Courses
| ART 121 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| or | |
| ENG 131 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
| MAT 121 | College Algebra | 4 |
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| MAT 122 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| or | |
| Any higher GT-MA1 course | |
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| PHY 105 | Conceptual Physics with Lab | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Note: PHY 105 students desiring professional advancement in this field should consider taking PHY 111 Physics: Algebra-Based I with Lab (5 credit hours) to satisfy general education requirements in physics.
Note: MAT 122 is online only
Total Credit Hours: 61
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