2016-2017 Catalog

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 101Basic Architectural Drafting

4

AEC 102Residential Construction Drawing

4

AEC 121Construction Materials and Systems

3

AEC 122Construction Practices and Documents

2

AEC 123Commercial Construction Drawings

4

AEC 200Building Design Development

3

AEC 208Building Environmental Systems I

3

AEC 218Sustainable Building Systems

3

CAD 101Computer-Aided Drafting I

3

CAD 224Revit Architecture

3

Total Credit Hours:32

Elective Courses

AEC 205Applied Statics and Strengths of Materials

3

AEC 215Elementary Site Planning

3

AEC 216Construction Estimating

3

AEC 289Capstone

3

CAD 102Computer-Aided Drafting II

3

CAD 115Sketchup

3

CAD 222Navisworks/Autodesk

3

CAD 227Advanced Revit Architecture

3

CAD 255SolidWorks/Mechanical

3

IND 114Space Planning

3

IND 200Kitchen and Bath Design

4

IND 231Sustainable Design

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Required General Education Courses

ART 121Drawing I

3

Total Credit Hours:3
COM 115Public Speaking

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Select one course (3 credits) from below:

ENG 121English Composition I

3

ENG 122English Composition II

3

ENG 131Technical Writing I

3

Total Credit Hours:3
MAT 107Career Mathematics

3

or higher

Total Credit Hours:3
PHY 105Conceptual Physics with Lab

4

or

PHY 111Physics: Algebra-Based I with Lab

5

Total Credit Hours:4-5
Total Credit Hours:16-17

Total Credit Hours: 60-61

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