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YCCC College Catalog 2006 - 2007

Architectural Design

Associate in Applied Science

 

Program Description

 

The Architectural Design Degree prepares students for positions as a drafter or designer for architectural firms, contractors, or construction related companies. The curriculum integrates construction methods and materials, building science, structural mechanics and the creation of construction documents. Students participate in team projects to learn problem solving, critical thinking, communication and technical skills. The department constantly upgrades to the latest Autodesk software, which allows students to graduate with leading edge skills.  To be successful in this program it is desirable that students have a background in computers and math, and have an aptitude for spatial thinking.

 

Curriculum Requirements: 61 credits

Required Program Courses:

Credits

Required General Education:

Credits

CAD 102 Introduction to CAD

3

ENG 101 College Composition

3

ARC 106 Architecture I

3

MAT 127 College Algebra

3

CAD 110 Technical Graphics Standards

3

MAT 220 Trigonometry

3

ARC 202 Architecture II

3

MAT 221 Descriptive Geometry

3

ARC 203 Architecture III

3

PHY 151 General Physics

4

ARC 207 Construction Documents

3

PHY 250 Statics and Strength of Materials

3

CAD 210 Computer Aided Drafting II

3

General Education Core I

3

CAD 251 3D Presentation

3

General Education Core II

3

Choose from Program Elective List

6

General Education Core III

3

 

30

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open Electives:

3

Program Elective List:

 

 

 

BUS 110 Introduction to Business

3

 

 

CAD 107 Solid Modeling Design I

3

 

 

CAD 108 3D Animation I

3

 

 

CAD 204 Solid Modeling II

3

 

 

CAD 206 3D Animation II

3

 

 

ARC 215 Land Development

3

 

 

CAD 250 Computer-Aided Drafting & Design III

3

 

 

CAD 290 CAD Internship

3

 

 

CIS 131 Visual Programming I

3

 

 

CIS 214 Spreadsheet Applications

3

 

 

DES 105 Introduction to Interior Design

3

 

 

MFT 101 Foundations of QA, ISO9000, and TQM

3

 

 

MFT 103 Manufacturing Processes

3

 

 

 

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