My Academic Plan
Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Architectural & Building Science and enter the workforce. Students explore construction and drafting concepts and techniques, materials, and overall building design. This degree prepares the student for a career as an architectural CAD drafting technician for architectural design and construction firms, governmental entities, large corporations, and manufacturers/suppliers or building products. It 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).
Learn more about this program.
First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| AEC 101 | Basic Architectural Drafting | 4 |
| AEC 121 | Construction Materials and Systems | 3 |
| AEC 122 | Construction Practices and Documents | 2 |
| CAD 224 | Revit Architecture | 3 |
| MATH | MAT 107 or higher, MAT 121 | 3-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| AEC 102 | Residential Construction Drawing | 4 |
| CAD 227 | Advanced Revit Architecture | 3 |
| AEC 208 | Building Environmental Systems I | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | IND 112 or any AEC, CAD, or IND course | 3-4 |
| ART 121 | Drawing I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
Semester Note: Upon completion of AEC 101, AEC 121, CAD 224 (semester 1) and AEC 102 and AEC 123 (semester 2), you should apply for your Architectural Drafting Certificate.
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| AEC 123 | Commercial Construction Drawing | 4 |
| AEC 218 | Sustainable Building Systems | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | IND 211 or any AEC, CAD, or IND course | 3-4 |
| COM 115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGLISH | ENG 121, ENG 122, or ENG 131 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
Fourth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| AEC 200 | Building Design Development | 3 |
| AEC 289 | Capstone | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any AEC, CAD, or IND course | 1-3 |
| PHYSICS | PHY 105 or PHY 111 | 4-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11-14 |
Semester Note: You should have no less than 60 credits. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.