Architectural Technology - Associate Degree

Students gain skills that lead to success in college and employment. This course encourages students to develop a growth mindset and make wise choices. Students should take this course in their first semester. (Pre-requisite: None.)

Incorporates the use of AutoCAD for generating construction drawings. Basic to intermediate techniques will be employed. Accurate architectural drawings adhering to given standards that incorporate symbols, dimensions and notes will be created. (Prerequisite: Accepted in the Architectural Technology program)

Learners develop knowledge/skills in planning, organizing, writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience/purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills. (Prerequisite: High school GPA greater/equal to 2.6; OR ACT Reading score greater/equal to 16 AND English greater/equal to 18; OR Next Gen Reading score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 260; OR "preparatory course(s)", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444)

Highlights load distribution and coordination of structural components within residential buildings. Foundation systems, framing design and applicable codes will be examined. Various methods will be utilized to select members for use in structural drawings. (Prerequisites: 10-614-210, Architectural Principles; 10-614-217, Architectural Print Reading; 10-614-216, BIM Architectural 1; 10-614-222, CAD Architectural)

Considers material properties, processes of manufacture, installation procedures and performance. Construction methods, building systems and products will be evaluated. Materials will be analyzed and classified based on the Construction Specifications Institute Master Format. (Prerequisite: Acceptance in Architectural Technology program or into the Fundamentals of Architecture certificate.)

Topics include solving linear equations; graphing; percent; proportions; measurement systems; computational geometry; and right triangle trigonometry. Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Arithmetic score greater/equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater/equal to 250; OR TABE A 9/10 Math greater/equal to 12.7 AND Rdg greater/equal to 8.8; OR TABE 11/12 Math greater/equal to 780 AND Rdg greater/equal to 573; OR ACT Math score greater/equal to 15 AND ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444)

Associates program coursework with architectural related careers. Compliance to industry procedures and standards will be stressed. Architectural technology concepts and techniques will be applied in a work environment. (Prerequisite: Instructor approval)

Basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary, history of immigration/conquest, transcultural communication, legal liability, multicultural majority/minority relations, ageism, sexism, gender, sexual orientation, the disabled/ADA. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16 AND English greater/equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better.)

Incorporates the use of Revit for creating structural building information models for commercial buildings. Models will be generated, edited, and documented. (Prerequisite: 10-614-231, BIM Architectural 2)

Principles of report writing and correspondence, proposals, feasibility reports, progress reports, investigation reports, evaluation reports, meeting reports, memos, and correspondence. (Prerequisite: 10-801-136, English Composition I OR 10-801-195, Written Communication with “C” or better)

Topics include: performing operations on polynomials; solving quadratic and rational equations; formula rearrangement; solving systems of equations; and oblique triangle trigonometry. Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems. (Prerequisite: 10-804-113, Tech Math 1A with grade C or better)

Reviews building construction documents and codes. Commercial projects will be examined. (Prerequisite: 10-614-217, Architectural Print Reading 1)

Incorporates the use of Revit for creating electrical system building information models for commercial buildings. Models will be generated, edited, and documented. (Prerequisite: 10-614-231, BIM Architectural 2)

Incorporates the use of Revit for creating HVAC system building information models for commercial buildings. Models will be generated, edited, and documented. (Prerequisite: 10-614-231, BIM Architectural 2)

Incorporates the use of Revit for creating plumbing system building information models for commercial buildings. Models will be generated, edited, and documented. (Prerequisite: 10-614-231, BIM Architectural 2)

This course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16 AND English score greater/equal to 16; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444)

Survey of theoretical foundations of human behavior such as sensation and perception, motivation, emotions, learning, personality, psychological disorders, therapy, stress, and human diversity in personal, social and vocational settings. (Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing 1 with "B" or better OR Corequisite: 10-831-102, English Comp Prep)

Incorporates the use of Navisworks for managing building information. Files will be combined, and the information will be analyzed for clash detection to coordinate the various systems within commercial buildings. (Prerequisites: 10-614-231, BIM Architectural 2; 10-614-218, BIM Structural; 10-614-220, BIM HVAC; 10-614-221, BIM Plumbing; 10-614-224, BIM Electrical)