Architectural Studies Associate of Arts

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 prepares students for transfer into the four-year undergraduate program in Architecture at the University of Colorado Denver through fulfillment of basic General Education, GTE, and foundational architecture courses. This is an articulated agreement between University of Colorado Denver College of Architecture and Planning and Front Range Community College. You will earn an Associate of Arts degree (AA) in Architectural Studies that will prepare you for a rapidly evolving design/build profession.

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What You Will Learn

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:

1. Interpret construction drawings
2. Analyze design and modeling concepts effectively
3. Gather, record, and apply relevant information in architectural coursework
4. Understand the designer’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

ENG 1021	English Composition I: GT-CO1	3
MAT 1340	College Algebra: GT-MA1	4
GT- AH	Any (GT-AH) Arts & Humanities Course	3
AEC 1520	Construction Materials and Systems	3
CAD 2220	Revit Architecture	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Second Semester

ENG 1022	English Composition II: GT-CO2	3
MAT 1420	College Trigonometry: GT-MA1	3
GT- SS	Any GT-SS Social & Behavioral Sciences Course	3
AEC 1210	Basic Architectural Drafting	4
ART 1201	Drawing I	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Third Semester

PHY 1111	Physics: Algebra-Based I w/Lab: GT-SC1	5
GT- AH	Any (GT-AH) Arts & Humanities Course	3
AEC 1231	Residential Construction Drawing	4
COM 1150	Public Speaking	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Fourth Semester

GT- SC2	Any Science (GT-SC2) Course	3
GT- HI1	Any History (GT-HI1) Course	3
GT- SS	Any GT-SS Social & Behavioral Sciences Course	3
IND 2204	Estimating Interior Materials	3
AEC 2520	Building Environmental Systems I	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Total Credit Hours: 62

Important Program Notes:

You must complete a minimum of 62 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.