Architecture & Environmental Design
Associate in Arts Degree:
Requirements for the Associate in Arts degree in Architectural Technology may be met by completing the 46 units of required courses and 2 units from the recommended electives, along with 18 units of general education courses meeting Plan B graduation requirements. Information on the Plan B requirements may be found in the catalog under Graduation/Transfer requirements.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will have the skills needed to enter the field as an Architectural Technician who is both a problem solver and an integral part of the design process. Students will master the skills necessary to work in the construction, drafting, estimating, building inspection, civil, electrical, mechanical and structural engineering, construction computer rendering, and computer-aided drawing arenas. General education classes provide a well rounded education, imparting the knowledge and skills needed to successfully participate in all aspects of society.
Required Courses
First Semester
ARC 172
ARC 222
ENV 101
DRAFT 62
Second semester
ARC 173
ARC 261
INT 200
DRAFT 63
Third semester
ARC 130
ARC 151
ARC 201
ARC 271
Forth semester
ARC 131
ARC 152
ARC 202
ARC 272
Electives
DRAFT 60
DRAFT 64
ARC 135
ARC 160
ARC 261
ARC 341
INT 201
INT 202
Architectural Drawing I
Beginning Architectural Graphics
Elements of Architecture
C.A.D.D. for Architects
UNITS
Architectural Drawing II
Computer Aided Design for Architecture I
Residential Planning
C.A.D.D. for Building Systems
UNITS
History of Architecture I
Materials of Construction
Basic Architectural Drawing
Architectural Drawing III
UNITS
History of Architecture II
Equipment of Buildings
Basic Architectural Design II
Architectural Drawing IV
UNITS
TOTAL UNITS
Introduction to C.A.D.D.
C.A.D.D. Laboratory
Historic Preservation
Computers for Designer
Computer-Aided Design for Architecture I
GIS-Metropolitan Access Planning I
The Home Design, Materials and Finishes I
The Home Design, Materials and Finishes II
UNITS
3
3
3
3
12
UNITS
3
3
3
3
12
UNITS
2
3
3
3
11
UNITS
2
3
3
3
11
46
UNITS
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
C.
D.
M.
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