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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2023-2024 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 https://www.brightpoint.edu/training-workforce/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.brightpoint.edu/academics/transfer/

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can also email getstarted@brightpoint.edu for assistance. Continuing students should work with their faculty advisor on academic planning and graduation requirements.

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

Prerequisite(s): MDE 60 with co-enrollment in MDE 61 or other placement methods.

 

 3 credits
ARC 195 - Fundamentals of Architectural Design 3 credits
ARC 121 - Architectural Drafting I 3 credits
ART 101 - History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic Additional Course Options: ART 102.  3 credits
ENG 111 - College Composition I

Prerequisite(s): EDE 10, co-enrollment in EDE 11, or other placement measures.   

 3 credits
MTH 162 - Precalculus ll Additional Course Option: MTH 264. 

Prerequisite(s): MTH 161 or equivalent with a grade of C or better, or other placement methods.

 3 credits
ARC 122 - Architectural Drafting II

Prerequisite(s): ARC 121 /Corequisite(s) ARC 221 or divisional approval.

 3 credits
ARC 221 - Architectural CAD Applications Software I

Prerequisite(s): Corequisite(s): ARC 122 or divisional approval.

 3 credits
ARC 246 - Materials and Methods of Construction 4 credits
CIV 171 - Surveying I Additional Course Options: GIS 101 

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

 3 credits
ARC 222 - Architectural CAD Applications Software II

Prerequisite(s): ARC 221 / Corequisite(s) ARC 231 or divisional approval. 

 3 credits
ARC 231 - Advanced Architectural Drafting I

Prerequisite(s): Corequisite(s): ARC 222. 

 4 credits
ARC 258 - Building Codes, Contract Documents and Professional Office Practices 3 credits
MEC 131 - Mechanics I – Statics for Engineering Technology Additional Course Option: EGR 140 

Prerequisite(s): MTH 111 or higher.

 3 credits
PHY 201 - General College Physics I

Prerequisite(s): MTH 161 or MTH 167 with a grade of C or better, or other placement methods. 

 4 credits
CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking 3 credits
ARC 232 - Advanced Architectural Drafting II

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

 4 credits
ARC 243 - Environmental Systems 4 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 myBrightpoint 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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