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2000-2001 Catalog

Engineering and Architecture
Architectural Design and Construction Technology (2202)

Associate in Science

The architectural design and construction technology program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as architectural drafters or assistants. Typical places of employment are architectural or engineering firms and construction contractors.

NOTE: This associate in science degree program is intended primarily for students who desire to complete an associate’s degree and become employed. Students who decide to pursue university transfer study must meet certain course and test requirements. For details refer to university transfer requirements.

Requirements and Recommended Course Groupings


The following is a presentation of required courses in recommended course groupings for this program. These groupings are only a suggested guide, and there is no requirement to follow these precisely. The availability of courses, the student’s testing and academic performance and other factors may alter the student’s actual course completion sequence. Students of this program may register for courses in any grouping as long as the student has met any prerequisites for the course.

Course Grouping One

(First term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)

Course Number and Title
Credits
BCN 1001 Introduction to Building Construction
3
ETD 1100 Engineering Drawing
3
ENC 1101 English Composition I
3
TAR 2120 Architectural Drafting
3
CGS 2470 Computer Aided Drafting and Design
3
Credit Hours
15

Course Grouping Two
(Second term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)

Course Number and Title
Credits
MAC 1105 College Algebra
3
OR
MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (4 cr.)
ETD 2538 CAD-Architectural
3
ETI 1700 Occupational Safety
3
ETI 1420 Engineering Materials and Processes
3
BCN 2614 Planning and Estimating
3
Credit Hours
15

Course Grouping Three
(Third term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)

Course Number and Title
Credits
ENC 2210 Technical Report Writing
3
SUR 1101 Surveying
3
ETG 2502 Engineering Mechanics
3
EET 1035 Fundamentals of DC/AC Electricity
3
ETG 2530 Testing and Strength of Materials
3
Credit Hours
15

Course Grouping Four
(Fourth term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)

Course Number and Title
Credits
ETD 2542 Structural Drafting
3
MAC 1114 College Trigonometry
3
*Humanities
3
ETC 2450 Concrete
3
ETC 2220 Soils and Foundations
3
Credit Hours
15

Course Grouping Five
(Fifth term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)

Course Number and Title
Credits
SOP 1002 Human Relations
3
TAR 1943 Internship
3
Credit Hours
6
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
66


*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.