The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Architectural and Engineering Technology prepares students to work as support personnel in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. The program emphasizes the development of creative design thinking skills and digital software skills needed to solve challenges confronted by architects, engineers, and constructors.
Admission Requirements
- Complete the Admission Requirements for Associate Degrees.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete the General University Requirements for Associate Degrees.
- Complete the General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science Degrees.
- Complete the following major requirements with a minimum grade of C:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AET A101 | Fundamentals of Construction Documents | 3 |
| AET A102 | Methods and Materials of Building Construction | 3 |
| AET A123 | Codes and Standards | 3 |
| AET A181 | Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM) | 3 |
| AET A213 | Fundamentals of Civil Construction | 4 |
| AET A242 | Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems | 4 |
| AET A285 | Design Studio 1 | 5 |
| AET A286 | Design Studio 2 | 5 |
| ART A105 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ART A160 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ART A261 | History of Western Art I | 3 |
| or ART A262 | History of Western Art II | |
| CM A232 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 3 |
| CM A422 | Sustainability in the Built Environment | 3 |
| Total | 45 | |
A minimum of 60 credits is required for the degree.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with an Associate of Applied Science in Architectural and Engineering Technology will be able to:
- Demonstrate skill and proficiency in computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) and 3-D modeling
- Demonstrate knowledge of drawing conventions including symbols, line types, line weights, and dimension styles as applicable to the design discipline
- Visualize and translate drawing information to actual physical objects and completed construction components
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role and purpose of building codes and standards as they pertain to the life, health, and safety of the public
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role, duties, and responsibilities of design team members
- Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of the construction document set and the role of construction documents as communication tools for the construction contract
- Demonstrate an understanding of the construction process from the transformation of an idea or need into a completed project
- Demonstrate communication skills to be successful in the employment environment
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the employment environment
Sample Plan
The academic plan below is one pathway through the degree/certificate. It includes all requirements, taking into account recommendations from program faculty. Each student’s plan may vary according to their initial course placement, intended course load, additional majors and/or minors, and their placement into required prerequisite courses. Any change in the plan below can have an unforeseen impact on the rest of the plan. Therefore, it is very important to meet with your academic advisor to verify your personal academic plan.
Please review the following terms, definitions, and resources associated with the sample academic plan below.
- Each course in the far left column links to a pop-up bubble with a course description, prerequisite requirements, and associations with university requirements. For example, if a course fulfills a general education requirement, you will see that in the pop-up bubble.
- GER: indicates a General Education Requirement. GERs that also count toward degree/certificate requirements appear as a specific course in the plan. For these courses, "GER" is not indicated explicitly in the table, but if you click on the course, you will see the course's GER status in the pop-up bubble.
- Program Elective: indicates a specific course selection determined by program faculty to fulfill a degree/certificate requirement. Students should seek assistance from their academic advisor.
- Elective: indicates an open selection of 100-400 level university courses to fulfill elective credits needed to meet the minimum total credits toward the degree/certificate.
- Upper Division Program Elective: indicates a specific 300-400 level course selection determined by the program faculty to fulfill a degree/certificate requirement. Students should seek assistance from their academic advisor.
- Upper Division Elective: indicates an open selection of 300-400 level courses to fulfill elective credits needed to meet the minimum total credits toward the degree/certificate. These courses must be upper division in order to meet General University Requirements for the particular degree/certificate type.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| AET A101 | Fundamentals of Construction Documents | 3 |
| AET A102 | Methods and Materials of Building Construction | 3 |
| ART A160 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| MATH A105 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| WRTG A111 | Writing Across Contexts | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART A105 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| AET A181 | Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM) | 3 |
| ART A261 or ART A262 | History of Western Art I or History of Western Art II | 3 |
| COMM A111 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| PHYS A115 & A115L | Physical Science and Physical Science Lab | 4 |
| WRTG A212 | Writing and the Professions | 3 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AET A123 | Codes and Standards | 3 |
| AET A242 | Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems | 4 |
| AET A285 | Design Studio 1 | 5 |
| CM A232 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| AET A213 | Fundamentals of Civil Construction | 4 |
| AET A286 | Design Studio 2 | 5 |
| CM A422 | Sustainability in the Built Environment | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |