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Architectural Construction Technology
Associate in Applied Science (Career Program) - 64 Credit Hours
Program Information:
This is a comprehensive program of study intended to develop a high degree of architectural drafting skill and to provide an understanding of the fundamentals of architecture and construction. Completion of the program prepares the student for immediate employment as a highly skilled technician in architectural and civil engineering, construction and building material manufacturing, or distributing firms. Typical job titles for graduates are: architectural detailer, architectural drafter, estimator, planning technician, field inspector, sales representative and laboratory technician. The program offers several options in tailoring the student´s studies toward career goals by implementing the appropriate electives into the program outline. Those students considering transfer of credit to a university for a baccalaureate degree should discuss their program goals and transferability of courses with their advisor. Agreements have been made for transfer without loss of credit, based upon specific electives being implemented into the program outline.
Admission to the Program:
Suggested high school courses should include three years of high school mathematics, one laboratory science course and one year of architectural drafting. Students must complete basic skills placement testing before admission into this program.
Recommended Course Sequence:
Fall Semester 1:
ARCTK 111; ARCTK 113; ARCTK 116; MATH 130; ENGL 105 or ENGL 110
Spring Semester 1:
ARCH 131; ARCTK 112; ARCTK 125; ARCH 204; ENGL 201
Summer Semester 1:
ARCTK 210
Fall Semester 2:
ARCTK 201; ARCTK 203; ARCTK 225; PHYS 112; Approved Electives
Spring Semester 2:
ARCTK 229; Approved Electives; Social Science; Humanities
| Course Information: | ||
| Required General Education Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course | Name | Credit |
| ENGL 105 | BASIC COMPOSITION | |
| or | ||
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 201 | TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS | 3 |
| MATH 130 | TECHNICAL ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY | 5 |
| PHYS 112 | TECHNICAL PHYSICS I | 4 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 3 | |
| HUMANITIES * | 3 | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 3 | |
| Required Program Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course | Name | Credit |
| ARCH 131 | ARCHITECTURAL CONSTRUCTION I | 4 |
| ARCH 204 | ARCHITECTURAL COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND DRAFTING I | 3 |
| ARCTK 111 | ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING | 3 |
| ARCTK 112 | STRUCTURAL DRAFTING | 3 |
| ARCTK 113 | ELEMENTARY SURVEYING | 2 |
| ARCTK 116 | HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION | 3 |
| ARCTK 125 | SOILS AND FOUNDATION MATERIALS | 3 |
| ARCTK 201 | ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING | 4 |
| ARCTK 210 | INTERNSHIP | 3 |
| ARCTK 225 | SITE DEVELOPMENT | 2 |
| ARCTK 229 | COST ESTIMATING AND CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course | Name | Credit |
| APPROVED ELECTIVES * * | 4 to 6 | |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Arts and Science Degree (page 4).
** Recommended Electives: ARCH 111, 112, 205, 206; ARCTK 114, 115, 117, 118, 215, 216, 224, 227, 228, 230, and 255.
For Program Information Contact:
Arts and Communication Department
Room124A
(309)694-5113 or Dirksen Hall, phone 694-5734