Architectural Engineering Technician 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 Academic Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Architectural Engineering Technician 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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What You Will Learn

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
1.  Interpret construction drawings
2.  Read, write, listen, and speak effectively
3.  Gather, record, and apply relevant information in architectural coursework
4.  Understand the drafter’s responsibility as determined by building codes and regulations, professional service contracts, zoning and ordinances
5.  Understand the basic principles, appropriate application and performance of construction materials
6.  Assess, select, and conceptually integrate structural systems, building envelope systems, environmental systems, life-safety systems, and building service systems into building design
7.  Utilize knowledge, techniques and skills to create accurate architectural documents and presentations with appropriate computer software to meet professional standards
8.  Use mathematics, architectural/engineering technology theory and critical thinking skills to design and document functional solutions to meet established criteria and standards when given a design problem
9.  Analyze an architectural plan drawing for proper compliance with local building and zoning codes

First Semester

AEC 1210	Basic Architectural Drafting	4
AEC 1520	Construction Materials and Systems	3
AEC 1600	Construction Practices and Documents	2
CAD 2220	Revit Architecture	3
MATH	Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or Higher	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Second Semester

AEC 1231	Residential Construction Drawing	4
CAD 2221	Advanced Revit Architecture	3
AEC 2520	Building Environmental Systems I	3
ELECTIVE	IND 2201 or Any AEC, CAD, or IND Course	3
ART 1201	Drawing I	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Semester Note: You may take AEC 1232 this semester instead of an elective course.  If you complete AEC 1232 in semester 2, you should apply for the Architectural Drafting Certificate.

Third Semester

AEC 1232	Commercial Construction Drawing	4
AEC 2300	Sustainable Building Systems	3
ELECTIVE	IND 2300 or Any AEC, CAD, or IND Course	3
COM 1150	Public Speaking	3
ENGLISH	Composition I/II (ENG 1021/1022) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031)	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Semester Note: Upon completion of AEC 1210, AEC 1520, CAD 2220 (semester 1) and AEC 1231 (semester 2) and AEC 1232 (semester 3), you should apply for the Architectural Drafting Certificate.

Fourth Semester

AEC 2200	Building Design Development	3
AEC 2089	Capstone	3
ELECTIVE	Any AEC, CAD, or IND Course	3
PHYSICS	Conceptual Physics w/Lab (PHY 1105) or Higher	4
Total Credit Hours:		13

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.