Architectural & Building Science Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree 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.

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).

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First Semester

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
Total Credit Hours:		15

Second Semester

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
ART 121	Drawing I	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Semester Note: You may take AEC 123 this semester instead of an elective course.  If you complete AEC 123 in semester 2, you should apply for the Architectural Drafting Certificate.

Third Semester

AEC 123	Commercial Construction Drawing	4
AEC 218	Sustainable Building Systems	3
ELECTIVE	IND 211 or Any AEC, CAD, or IND Course	3
COM 115	Public Speaking	3
ENGLISH	ENG 121/122/131	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Semester Note: Upon completion of AEC 101, AEC 121, CAD 224 (semester 1) and AEC 102 (semester 2) and AEC 123 (semester 3), you should apply for the Architectural Drafting Certificate.

Fourth Semester

AEC 200	Building Design Development	3
AEC 289	Capstone	3
ELECTIVE	Any AEC, CAD, or IND Course	3
PHYSICS	PHY 105 or Higher	4
Total Credit Hours:		13

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

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.