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 Drawing	4
AEC 200	Building Design Development	3
AEC 208	Building Environmental Systems I	3
AEC 218	Sustainable Building Systems	3
AEC 289	Capstone	3
CAD 101	Computer-Aided Drafting/2D I	3
CAD 224	Revit Architecture	3
Total Credit Hours:		35

Electives

Students will work with an advisor in order to select 9 credits from any combination of AEC, CAD or IND classes.

Total Credit Hours:

General Education Courses

Arts and Humanities

ART 121	Drawing I	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Communication

COM 115	Public Speaking	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Mathematics

MAT 107	Career Mathematics	3
	or higher
Total Credit Hours:		3

Note: The statement above reading MAT 107 or higher (ONLY includes MAT 107; MAT 121; MAT 122; MAT 125 or MAT 166 or higher). Students desiring professional advancement in this field should consider taking MAT 121 (4 credits) and MAT 122 (3 credits) or MAT 166 (5 credits) or higher to satisfy general education requirements in mathematics.

English

Select one course (3 credits) from below:

ENG 121	English Composition I	3
ENG 122	English Composition II	3
ENG 131	Technical Writing I	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Natural and Physical Sciences

PHY 105	Conceptual Physics with Lab	4
	or
PHY 111	Physics: Algebra-Based I with Lab	5
Total Credit Hours:		4-5

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.

Required General Education Courses