Architectural Technology
Associate of Science Degree in Architectural
Technology
This curriculum is not designed to educate registered architects.
An Associate of Science degree in Architectural Technology prepares students for a number of interesting careers in the field of building design or construction.
Currently graduates are working as architectural draftspersons, estimators, planning technicians, field inspectors, and sales representatives. Among their employers are home builders and commercial building construction firms, building suppliers, and government agencies.
The drafting courses begin with basic fundamentals and extend into wood frame systems and intermediate-size buildings. Other drawing courses include presentation techniques. Materials, surveying, specifications, estimating, mechanical equipment and other courses related to construction are also a part of the program. Related courses in the areas of mathematics, physical sciences, and humanities are essential in the development of a person who wishes to advance in the field of construction.
Graduates of this program may continue their education toward the Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology: Construction Technology (ART option).
GENERAL PLAN OF STUDY: ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY
Freshman Year
First Semester
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3 |
ART 299A |
Plans and Specifications |
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2 |
BCM 100 |
Introduction to Construction |
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3 |
CGT 110 |
Technical Graphics Communications |
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3 |
C&IT 127 |
Microcomputer Spreadsheet Applications |
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3 |
ENGL 101 |
English Composition I |
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3 |
MA 153 |
Algebra and Trigonometry I |
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17 |
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Second Semester
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3 |
ART 150 |
Architectural Construction I |
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3 |
BCM 235 |
Construction Materials and Systems |
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3 |
CGT 290A |
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design |
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3 |
ENGL 102 |
English Composition II |
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3 |
MA 154 |
Algebra and Trigonometry II |
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3 |
CET 160 |
Statics |
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18 |
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Sophomore Year
Third Semester
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2 |
ART 221 |
Architectural Presentation |
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3 |
BCM 112 |
Construction Surveying Fundamentals |
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3 |
CET 266 |
Materials Testing |
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3 |
COM 114 |
Fundamentals of Speech Communication |
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3 |
MA 223 |
Introductory Analysis I |
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3 |
CET 260 |
Strength of Materials |
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17 |
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|
Fourth Semester
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3 |
ART 222 |
Architectural Construction II |
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3 |
BCM 212 |
Construction Layout |
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3 |
BCM 270 |
Materials and Estimates |
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3 |
MA 224 |
Introductory Analysis II |
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4 |
PHYS 220 |
General Physics I |
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16 |
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Total credits required for associate degree: 68
Note to students pursuing the Bachelor of Science Degree:
(See BS-ET degree/ART Option plan of study, located under ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY heading.)