Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete an 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
My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
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 |
Third Semester
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 |
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
| AEC 1210 | Basic Architectural Drafting | 4 |
| AEC 1520 | Construction Materials and Systems | 3 |
| AEC 1600 | Construction Practices and Documents | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester 2
Summer Semester 3
| ART 1201 | Drawing I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 4
| AEC 1231 | Residential Construction Drawing | 4 |
| AEC 1232 | Commercial Construction Drawing | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Spring Semester 5
| Physics | Conceptual Physics w/Lab (PHY 1105) or Higher | 4 |
| Elective | IND 2201 or Any AEC, CAD, or IND Course | 3 |
| AEC 2520 | Building Environmental Systems I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Summer Semester 6
| COM 1150 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 7
| CAD 2221 | Advanced Revit Architecture | 3 |
| AEC 2300 | Sustainable Building Systems | 3 |
| Elective | IND 2300 or Any AEC, CAD, or IND Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester 8