Arch/Eng Drafting

Certificate (AAS-Track)

Photo: Rolled architectural drawings and dividers The AAS-track Architectural Engineering Drafting Certificate prepares students for the growing number of entry-level jobs in engineering, construction, and architectural firms. Our laboratory is equiped with industry-standard Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems to provide state-of-the-art graphics training. Coursework includes instruction and hands-on training in:

This certificate program is designed for students who intend to pursue the AAS degree in Architectural Engineering Drafting. It is structured such that it fulfills the preliminary requirements for the degree. Satisfactory completion of this program will qualify a student to continue with the additional coursework required for the AAS degree, while earning a preliminary award of recognition.

Prerequisites

AAS-track Curriculum
Course Number Course Title Credits
Total 53
BUS236 Interpersonal Communications for the Workplace
or any 100-level approved Human Relations course 		5
either EET109
or MATH102 		Mathematical Applications for Circuit Analysis
College Algebra
or any higher MATH course 		5
ENGL&101 Composition
or any higher ENGL/ENGL& course 		5
TDR109 Architectural Engineering Drafting Lab 3
TDR111 Basic CAD Drafting for Construction and Design 5
TDR112 Intermediate CAD Drafting for Construction and Design 5
TDR113 Basic Drafting 5
TDR115 Civil and Site Drafting 5
TDR124 Materials and Methods of Construction 5
TDR134 Systems in Building 5
TDR144 Design and Construction Environment 5

Total credits for certificate: 53

Suggested Sequence

  1. 1st Quarter: BUS236 or any 100-level Human Relations course, TDR109, TDR111, TDR124
  2. 2nd Quarter: EET109 or MATH102 (or higher), TDR109, TDR112, TDR113, TDR134
  3. 3rd Quarter: ENGL&101 (or higher), TDR109, TDR115, TDR144

Human Relations Courses

Contact your advisor for current list of approved courses.

Notes

This program of study is outlined by quarter, and courses should be taken in the indicated sequence. However, it should not be concluded that students will always proceed through their program of study exactly as prescribed here. The number of quarters listed here is minimum. Individual student experience, educational and training background, and personal schedules and demands all may affect the time it takes to finish this program. Also, in general, summer quarter is not considered one of the full-time quarters in the program.

Note: advanced placement testing, work experience, and transfer of credits may result in course waivers, credit transfer, and advanced placement.

This program curriculum contains substantial and coherent general education and related instruction. General education provides the broad, non-specialized portion of the students' education that includes:

  1. Communication
  2. Quantitative Reasoning
  3. Human Relations
  4. U.S. Cultures or Global Studies

The general education requirements address this description of general education. Other program requirements outside of this division (e.g., English and math) represent related instruction in support of skills and knowledge necessary in this field of study.

Safety and industrial hygiene are included throughout the curriculum through lectures and actual demonstrations of safe laboratory techniques.

Throughout this program of study the importance of a responsible and professional work ethic is stressed. Factors leading to such a work ethic are identified and discussed. Instruction is also provided in effective leadership and how it enhances the work environment. Input from this program's industrial advisory committee is essential to curriculum content pertaining to the work ethic and leadership as well as the technically oriented curriculum.

Effective Fall 2008
Certificate of Achievement in Architectural Engineering Drafting
798D / 15.1304