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Architectural Design Technology
Certificate of Achievement
This is a one and one-half year program leading to a certificate
in architectural design technology. This program is designed
for those already in the field, who want to hone their knowledge
and skills. Also, the students that complete this certificate will
have the skills, knowledge and abilities to work in the field of
architecture as a draftsperson, entry level plans examiner, or
entry level planner.
CertificateOutcomes
Students completing the certificatewill:
• Demonstrate an understanding of entry-level architecture
through projects to further studies or careers in industry.
• Demonstrate entry-level drafting fundamentals as a criteria
for preparedness to enter the industry.
• Synthesize course knowledge and be prepared to attain skills
in office practice and management.
General Education Requirements
Communications
3 credits
Human Relations
3 credits
Recommended: CE 201
Quantitative Reasoning
3 credits
Recommended: MATH 120
Total General Education Requirements
9 Credits
Core Requirements
AAD 100 Introduction to Architectural Design...................3
AAD 125 Construction Drawings and Detailing. ................3
AAD 180 Fundamentals of Design I. ..................................3
AAD 181 Fundamentals of Design I Discussion..................3
ADT 105 Architectural Drafting I. ......................................5
BI 101 Introduction to Building Codes. ..........................3
CONS 120 Print Reading and Specification..........................3
Choose one of the following:
ADT 108 Architectural Landscaping I. ............................ (3)
– or –
ADT 230 Mechanical and Electrical
Equipment for Buildings . ................................ (3)
Total Core Requirements
26 Credits
Elective Requirements
Choose one of the following:
AAD 257 Plant Materials. ..................................................3
ADT 168 Landscape Management I...................................3
ADT 218 Landscape Irrigation Design. ..............................3
ADT 256 Introduction to Land Use Planning. ....................3
ENRG 130 Introduction to Solar Energy...............................3
SUR 161 Elementary Surveying. .......................................4
Total Elective Requirements
3-4 Credits
Total Certificate Requirements
38-39 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year
Course #
Title
Credits
1st Semester
Core
AAD 100
Introduction to Architectural Design 3
Core
ADT 105
Architectural Drafting I
5
Core
BI 101
Introduction to Building Codes
3
Core
CONS 120
Print Reading and Specification
3
Quantitative Reasoning MATH 120
Fundamentals of College Mathematics 3
Total 17
2nd Semester
Core
AAD 125
Construction Drawing and Detailing 3
Core
AAD 180
Fundamentals of Design I
3
Core
AAD 181
Fundamentals of Design I Discussion 3
Human Relations
CE 201
Workplace Readiness
3
Core
ADT 108
or
Architectural Landscaping I
or
(3)
ADT 230
Mechanical and Electrical
Equipment for Buildings
(3)
Communications
ENG 107
Technical Communications I
3
Total 18
Second Year
Course #
Title
Credits
1st Semester
Elective
Choose from list
3-4
Total 3-4
Certificate Total 38-39
