Architectural Engineering Technology
Architectural Engineering
A.A.S. Degree (D,S)
Architectural Engineering Technology is an intensive mixture of architectural, civil, mechanical, and electrical principles as they relate to building design and construction. The curriculum provides a broad base instructional program suitable to numerous aspects of the building industry. Graduates of the Architectural Engineering Technology program may work as engineering technicians in offices of architects; mechanical, electrical, structural, or civil consulting engineering firms; contractors and developers; municipal, state, and federal building regulating agencies; facilities/plant management offices for private industry; and building material suppliers and fabricators. Graduates of this program are prepared for immediate productivity in the profession.
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Research and analyze existing site conditions.
- Apply principles of sustainability to the built environment.
- Employ the architectural design process.
- Interpret and apply building codes.
- Create technical drawings and presentation graphics.
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, professional development, and continuous improvement.
Core Curriculum Competencies
The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Graduation Requirements
Core Courses
Select 2 course(s) from:
Program/Major Courses
| AET 123 | Architectural Drafting/Design I | 4 |
| AET 125 | Architectural Drafting/Design II | 4 |
| AET 164 | Architectural CAD Applications | 3 |
| AET 232 | Contracts and Specifications | 3 |
| AET 236 | Building Service Systems | 3 |
| AET 250 | Architectural Drafting/Design III | 4 |
| AET 270 | Architectural Drafting/Design IV | 4 |
| CET 135 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
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| AET 275 | Architectural Design: Foundation Studies I | 4 |
| | Or | |
| AET 290 | Co-op Work Experience | 3 |
| | Or | |
| AET 291 | Internship Work Experience | 3 |
Program/Major Support Courses
Suggested Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet)
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
| AET 236 | Building Service Systems | 3 |
| AET 250 | Architectural Drafting/Design III | 4 |
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| AET 275 | Architectural Design: Foundation Studies I | 4 |
| | Or | |
| AET 290 | Co-op Work Experience | 3 |
| | Or | |
| AET 291 | Internship Work Experience | 3 |
| | | |
| MET 132 | Statics | 3 |
| Elective | Social Science Elective | 3 |
Semester 4
| AET 270 | Architectural Drafting/Design IV | 4 |
| AET 232 | Contracts and Specifications | 3 |
| MET 242 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| CMT 234 | Cost Estimating/Planning | 3 |
| Elective | Social Science Elective | 3 |
Approved Electives
Select two (2) social science electives.
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 70 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).
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