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Program Code: AASAR
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREE
Engineering Technology Department (810) 989-5754

The Architectural Design Associate Degree program teaches architecture design and building construction technologies including space planning and design, analyzing blueprints, using spreadsheets for cost estimating, preparing architectural working drawings and construction specifications. Also included are 3-D scale and CAD models, as well as architectural CAD rendering photo-realistic software.

This program will help train entry-level workers in the following fields or positions: architectural design, interior design, planners, field inspectors, construction estimators, construction management, residential builders, and decorating contractors.

 
Suggested Course Sequence
FIRST YEAR – 1st Semester Semester Hours
AD 120 Architectural Basics   2
AD 121 Structural Basics   1
AD 122 Civil/Sitework Basics   1
AD 123 Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) Basics   1
AD 140 Cost Estimating – Architectural Construction   1
EG 110 Introduction to Drafting   2
EG 111 Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drafting   2
  **Approved Electives   5
      15
2nd Semester Semester Hours
AD 130 Architectural Drafting   2
AD 220 3D & CAD Models – Architectural   1
EG 162 Advanced Drafting with AutoCAD CL 4
ENG 101 English Composition I WR 3
MTH 110* Intermediate Algebra MA CT 4
  **Approved Electives   2
      16

Spring/Summer session
***Choose from list on next page for courses typically offered in spring or summer session.

SECOND YEAR – 1st Semester Semester Hours
AD 230 Design Documentation – Architectural   1
AD 224 Construction Specifications Writing   1
ENG 102 English Composition II WR 3
MTH 111* Plane Trigonometry MA CT
2
  **Approved Electives   8
      15
2nd Semester Semester Hours
AD 234 Architectural CAD Rendering   1
PS 101 Introduction to Political Science GP GA 3
SPC 101 Speech Communication OC 3
  **Approved Electives   7
  Global Awareness Elective (see Global Awareness approved elective) GA 2-4
    16-18
Range Total Credit Hours/Range Total Contact Hours = 62/68
*Students have the option of taking MTH 112 as a replacement of MTH 110 and MTH 111. If students choose MTH 112, they must select one more course from Critical Thinking List. Transfer students should see program advisor.
**Approved Electives--see below. Student must choose a minimum of 4 AD credits. See program advisor for recommendation, or contact Engineering Technology Department, (810) 989-5754.

**Approved Electives (minimum 4 AD credits)

Semester Hours
Structural
AD 131
Structural Drafting  
1
AD 141
Cost Estimating – Building Structural  
1
AD 221 3D & CAD Models – Structural  
1
AD 231 Design Documentation – Structural  
1
WELD 110A Basic Oxyacetylene Welding, Cutting, & Brazing  
1
WELD 110B Basic Shielded Metal Arc Weld I  
1
WELD 110C
Gas Metal Arc Weld & Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
 
1
Civil/Sitework

AD 132
Civil/Sitework Drafting
 
1
AD 142
Cost Estimating – Civil/Sitework
 
1
AD 222
3D and CAD Models – Civil/Sitework
 
1
AD 232 Design Documentation – Civil/Sitework  
1
AGR 104 Computer-aided Drafting for Landscaping  
2
AGR 227
Landscape Design
 
3
MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing)

AD 133
Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing(MEP) Drafting
 
1
AD 143 Cost Estimating – Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP)  
1
AD 233 Design Documentation – Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP)  
1
FST 103 Introduction to Fire Suppression  
3
ELT 105 Fundamentals of Residential Wiring  
3
Alternative Energy

AET 100
Electrical Power & Control Circuits I
 
3
AET 102
Programmable Logic Controllers
CL
3
AET 143
Fluid Power & Control Circuits I
 
3
AET 181
Planning a Sustainable Alternative Energy System
 
3
AET 182
Installation and Control of Energy Systems
 
4
NTR 100 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Concepts  
4
Business

Principles of Business
GA
4
Microcomputer Applications
CL
4
Design/Software
EG 163 Solidworks – Product Design & Development  
3
EG 164 CATIA Basics  
2
EG 165 Interactive 3D Visualization  
2
EG 180 Engineering Graphics  
4
EG 270 Advanced Solid Modeling  
2
Other
ART 101 Foundation Drawing  
3
FST 202 Building Construction  
3
PHY 110 Introduction to Physics  
4
PHY 115 Introduction to Engineering  
3
PHY 121 College Physics I  
5
PHY 122 College Physics II MA CT
5
 
***Spring/Summer session (courses generally offered in spring or summer) BUS 150, CIS 115, MTH 111, PS 101, SPC 101