Architectural Technology (AET)

Courses

AET 101S: Architectural Drawing

Credits 3
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the tools and techniques used to produce architectural drawings. This will include proper lettering and line value techniques in creating the components of architectural working drawings. Upon completion of this course, the student will know how to draw plans, elevations, schedules and details.

AET 103: Working Drawings

Credits 3
The purpose of this course is to teach the student to create and draw a set of architectural working drawings and formalize specifications. This will include a set of architectural working drawings. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to create a set of working drawings and specifications for a building that will include a plot plan, foundation plan, floor plans, elevations, details, and a set of written specifications.

AET 110: Basic Architectural CAD

Credits 3
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to architectural computer-aided drafting (CAD). This will include zooming, snapping, coordinate schemes, copying, moving, plotting, layers, trimming, offsetting, filleting, breaking, blocking, inserting, and dimensioning. Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to draw and dimension basic floor plans and other components of architectural working drawings.

AET 191: Basic Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Credits 3
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the basics of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Industry-driven BIM software will be utilized to create accurate and effective building models. Emphasis will be placed on providing the student with the fundamental tools and techniques used to simultaneously create 2D drawings and 3D models using BIM software. Fundamental concepts include, user interface, parameters, families, massing, rendering and printing.

AET 233: Structural Design of Buildings

Credits 4
This course introduces the student to the structural components of building design and the materials used in these components. This will include the materials of wood, steel, and concrete with the emphasis on wood and concrete. Upon the completion of this course, the student will be able to design decking, joists, beams, girders, and columns.

AET 241: Building and Zoning Code

Credits 3
Students learn from the basic principles of building and zoning codes. The course includes the study of fire and life safety design and construction requirements and zoning regulations. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to apply building code and requirements in planning and designing buildings.

AET 245: Advanced Design

Credits 3

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to select, text, and manipulate those elements into a coherent, meaningful and useful organization of space, structure, and enclosure. 

AET 291: Advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Credits 3

The purpose of this course is to expand on the skills learned in AET 191. Industry-driven BIM software will be utilized to create accurate and useful building models while further exposing students to the power and potential of BIM and its impact on the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry. Emphasis will be placed on the information component of BIM. BIM software will be used to create detailed construction documents, as well as, basic 3D model presentation techniques, project phasing, managing design options, collaboration/teamwork and creating custom content.

CDT 223: Civil Engineering Drafting

Credits 3

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to civil engineering drafting. This will include topographic drawings, land development drawings, roadway plans and profiles, and drainage plans and profiles. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to construct topographic maps, land development maps, and drainage structure drawings. 

DDT 216: Design of Structural Wood Members

Credits 3

This course provides theory of structural wood members. Joists, beams, girders, rafters, posts, and columns are designed as related to residential and light commercial needs. Bending moments, shear, and slenderness ratios are discussed as well as code requirements.