Architectural Engineering Technology
A.S. Transfer Program

The Architectural Engineering curriculum is designed for students planning to transfer to a five-year degree program or who are seeking entry-level position in the field of architecture and/or construction.

1. Continue their education in order to achieve a five-year NAAB accredited professional degree;
2. Understand and apply basic design principles for residential and commercial projects;
3. Prepare design and construction documents;
4. Specify materials and construction methods for residential and commercial projects;
5. Prepare AIA documents for construction and design services;
6. Size simple beams and framing members;
7. Identify major architectural styles and name architects who designed the most important architectural creations;
8. Use Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) to prepare design and construction documents;
9. Render photo realistic images using the latest CADD software;
10. Have an option of gaining experience through the Cooperative Education Program.
    

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*ARC 105 Architectural Visualization has a required co-requisite: CAD114. Permission of the instructor may be obtained with prior knowledge of CADD.

**Architectural elective: Students who might not be able to secure Co-operative Work Experience at an architect's office have a choice of the following Architectural electives: CAD 116 Revit or CAD 240 Studio MAX.

Note: Certain courses can be taken only in a sequence. For example, ARC 105 will be followed by ARC 115, then ARC 201 and finally ARC 202. Some courses are offered only once a year, so students should plan carefully with their advisors' help.