Architectural Studies Technology/CAD 8300, A.S. Career/Tech

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A Two-Year Program Leading to the A.S. Degree

Graduates of this program may be employed as entry-level Architectural Technicians within architectural and/or engineering firms, residential design firms, campus planning, city planning or zoning offices and other governmental agencies. Opportunities also include, construction management and supervision positions, building inspection, kitchen, bath and furniture design companies or architectural/construction product sales, and teaching in a technical school or program. PC/CAD skills are an integral part of this program. There are a variety of four-year transfer programs.

Major Program Requirements

ARCH 102 - Architectural Drafting and Print Reading 3 hrs
ARCH 110 - Fundamentals of Architectural Drawing 3 hrs
ARCH 130 - Architectural Rendering and Illustration 3 hrs
ARCH 141 - Introduction to Architectural CAD 3 hrs
ARCH 160 - Architectural Working Drawing 4 hrs
ARCH 161 - Architectural Computer-Aided Drawing 4 hrs
ARCH 221 - Advanced Architectural Software Applications 3 hrs
ARCH 241 - Intermediate Architectural CAD 4 hrs
ARCH 291 - Advanced Architectural CAD 6 hrs
SURV 100 - Surveying Fundamentals 3 hrs -or- SURV 181 - Site Surveying and Planning 3 hrs

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Composition
ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 hrs
Mathematics
100-level or higher Mathematics (MATH or MATT) Elective 3 hrs
Speech
COMM 143 - Speech 3 hrs -or- COMM 148 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs
Laboratory Science
Laboratory Science Elective 4 hrs
Social Science
HIST 155 - Survey of Architectural History 3 hrs -or- Social Science Elective 3 hrs
UCC Electives
Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Science or Fitness/Wellness 8 hrs
List of elective courses

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Semester I

ARCH 102 - Architectural Drafting and Print Reading 3 hrs
ARCH 110 - Fundamentals of Architectural Drawing 3 hrs
ARCH 130 - Architectural Rendering and Illustration 3 hrs
ARCH 141 - Introduction to Architectural CAD 3 hrs
ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 hrs

Total Hours: 15

Semester II

ARCH 160 - Architectural Working Drawing 4 hrs
ARCH 161 - Architectural Computer-Aided Drawing 4 hrs
ARCH 221 - Advanced Architectural Software Applications 3 hrs
SURV 100 - Surveying Fundamentals 3 hrs -or- SURV 181 - Site Surveying and Planning 3 hrs
100-level or higher Mathematics (MATH or MATT) Elective 3 hrs

Total Hours: 17

Semester III

ARCH 241 - Intermediate Architectural CAD 4 hrs
COMM 143 - Speech 3 hrs -or- COMM 148 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs
Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Writing, or Fitness/Wellness Electives 5 hrs

Total Hours: 12

Semester IV

ARCH 291 - Advanced Architectural CAD 6 hrs (WR/S)
HIST 155 - Survey of Architectural History 3 hrs -or- Social Science Elective 3 hrs
Laboratory Science Elective 4 hrs
Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Writing, or Fitness/Wellness Electives 3 hrs

Total Hours: 16

Total Hours: 60

Program Enrichment Courses

After earning an ASCT degree in Architectural Studies Technology/CAD, any student successfully completing the following recommended courses will gain additional skills expected in the industry and receive a Program Enrichment Certificate.

ARCH 271 - Design I 4 hrs -or- ARCH 281 - Advanced Design I 4 hrs
ARCH 272 - Design II 4 hrs -or- ARCH 282 - Advanced Design II 4 hrs

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