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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2021-2022 Catalog & Student Handbook Major: Architectural Engineering Technology, AAS

Architectural Engineering Technology, AAS

G3 Eligible Program– Qualifying students may have ZERO costs for tuition, fees, and textbooks. 
Learn more at www.jtcc.edu/g3.

 

PURPOSE: This two-year degree prepares students for jobs in building design and land development. Jobs include surveying drafter, design assistant, and field inspector. This program is offered at our Chester Campus. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders.

CREDENTIALS: An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is a major in a career-technical area that takes two years for full-time students to complete.  

TRANSFER INFORMATION: Though this program is not designed for transfer, this degree may be transferable to some four-year colleges. Students desiring to transfer should consult their academic advisors and their intended transfer institutions for specific direction in program and course selection.  More information can also be found at www.jtcc.edu/academics/transfer/

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet JTCC admission requirements. Students may need to complete placement tests in English and mathematics. Visit www.jtcc.edu/placement for all course placement options. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, JTCC offers developmental courses to prepare students for the curriculum. New students should visit the Advising Center and returning students their faculty advisor for more information.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of theories and principles of architectural design.
  2. Compose a set of accurate working drawings with computer-aided software.
  3. Use terminology specific to engineering practices.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of the application of construction materials and methods.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge in navigating building codes and ordinances.
  6. Apply proficiency in multiple computer-aided drafing software programs. 

Required Courses

Course NameCredits:Semester TakenNotes
SDV 100 - College Success Skills 1 credit
ENG 111 - College Composition I

Prerequisite(s): Qualifying placement score or test waiver.

 3 credits
PHY 201 - General College Physics I

Prerequisite(s): MTH 161.

 4 credits
MTH 161 - Precalculus l Additional Course Option: MTH 263.  

Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): Competency in MTE 1-9 as demonstrated through placement or unit completion or equivalent or Corequisite: MCR 6: Learning Support for Precalculus I 

 3 credits
ARC 105 - Orientation and History of Architecture Co-requisite: ARC 115. 1 credit
ARC 115 - Architectural Graphics Co-requisite: ARC 105. 2 credits
ARC 121 - Architectural Drafting I (Offered Fall Only)   3 credits
ARC 221 - Architectural CAD Applications Software I (Offered Spring Only)   3 credits
ARC 122 - Architectural Drafting II   (Offered Spring Only)

Prerequisite(s): ARC 121 or by permission of the instructor.

 3 credits
ARC 222 - Architectural CAD Applications Software II  (Offered Fall Only)

Prerequisite(s): ARC 221

 3 credits
ARC 243 - Environmental Systems  (Offered Spring Only) 4 credits
ART 101 - History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic Additional Course Options: ART 102.  3 credits
MTH 162 - Precalculus ll Additional Course Option: MTH 264. 

Prerequisite(s): Placement of completion of MTH 161 : Precalculus I or equivalent with a grade of C or better

 3 credits
ARC 231 - Advanced Architectural Drafting I (Offered Fall Only)

Prerequisite(s): ARC 221 

 4 credits
ARC 246 - Materials and Methods of Construction (Offered Spring Only) 4 credits
ARC 258 - Building Codes, Contract Documents and Professional Office Practices 3 credits
CIV 171 - Surveying I (Offered Fall only) Additional Course Options: GIS 101 

Prerequisite(s): Engineering Technical Mathematics or divisional approval.

 3 credits
MEC 131 - Mechanics I – Statics for Engineering Technology (Offered Fall only) Additional Course Option: EGR 140 

Prerequisite(s): MTH 111 or higher.

 3 credits
ARC 232 - Advanced Architectural Drafting II (Offered Spring Only)

Prerequisite(s): ARC 231 or approval of the instructor.

 4 credits
CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking 3 credits
ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics Additional Course Options: ECO 202, HIS 112, PSY 200, PSY 230, SOC 200.  3 credits

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 63

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details.

Students are strongly encouraged to complete any SDV, ENG, and MTH requirements first.

Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their degree progress by accessing advisement reports in the Student Information System (SIS) in the myTyler portal or the Academic Planner in Navigate.

Courses noted as offered in Fall only or Spring only are based on historical trends and current planning and may change without notice.

To determine eligibility for the Building Construction Certificate, students should meet with their faculty advisor.

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