2006-07 Catalog Archive (Archived July 31, 2006)
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Architectural Technology (AT)
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Architectural Technology provides individuals with knowledge and skills that will lead to employment and advancement in the field of architectural technology. The technical courses will enable the graduate to work in related areas or continue toward an advanced degree in an associated field of technology. The architectural technician will be involved in work requiring a knowledge of drafting, construction materials, mechanical and structural systems, estimating, site and building design fundamentals and presentation methods, building codes and specifications, and computer applications.
Career Opportunities: Architectural draftsperson, CAD operator, estimator, detailer or specification writer in the private practice or public sector; employment is available in related industries.
Recommended High School Subjects: Two years of algebra, one year of science and art/design.
Remediation Strategies: Students will be required to remediate deficiencies. The order of remediation should be math, reading, English.
Transfer Procedures: This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College and detailed in the Information section (see "Transferring Credits") of this catalog. Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals: A graduate of this major should be able to:
- implement solutions to practical problems in architecture as an individual and in teams.
- use appropriate tools, media, computers, networks, and applications software to produce architectural solutions.
- understand and integrate in projects the various applications of construction materials, systems, and methods used in the building industry.
- perform higher order mathematical computations to solve architectural problems.
- analyze data and apply knowledge of architecture to solve original problems.
- develop an understanding of the relationship of architecture to other construction fields.
- understand the career opportunities available in architecture and its related industries.
- develop a basic knowledge of the architectural design process and an appreciation for the beauty of architecture as a visual art.
- explain the course of a typical building project through its phases of development.
- work cooperatively in teams.
- use various media, including manual drafting and computer aided drafting, to create complete and effective two- and three-dimensional architectural documents and models.
- understand and interpret architectural drawings and related documents.
- understand that success as an architectural technologist requires a lifelong pursuit of learning.
- appreciate for the responsibilities of those involved in the architectural profession.
- understand the impact of architectural choices on the global economy and environment.
| First Semester | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ACH111 | Architectural Graphics | 3 | |
| ACH112 | Architectural History | 3 | |
| ACH115 | Computer Aided Drafting I | 3 | |
| CSC110 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | |
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| 15 | |||
| Second Semester | Credits | ||
| ACH120 | Building Materials I | 3 | |
| ACH122 | Site Design | 3 | |
| ACH125 | Computer Aided Drafting II | 3 | |
| ACH128 | Working Drawings I - Residential | 3 | |
| BCT128 | Building Materials Applications | 2 | |
| MTH180 | College Algebra and Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| FIT | Fitness and Lifetime Sports Elective | 1 | |
| 18 | |||
| Third Semester | Credits | ||
| ACH230 | Building Materials II | 3 | |
| ACH235 | Computer Aided Drafting III | 3 | |
| ACH236 | Architectural Design I | 3 | |
| ACH237 | Working Drawings-Commercial | 3 | |
| ACH241 | Codes, Specifications and Estimating | 3 | |
| ENL121 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| or | |||
| ENL201 | Technical and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| or | |||
| SPC101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | ||
| ACH240 | Environmental Systems | 3 | |
| ACH243 | Structural Principles | 3 | |
| ACH248 | Architectural Detailing | 3 | |
| ACH | Specified Architectural Elective | 6 | |
| PHS103 | Physics Survey | 3 | |
| or | |||
| SCI100 | Environmental Science | 3 | |
| 18 | |||