2015-2016 Catalog

Architectural Design Technology - Architectural Documentation (ADDSO)

Award: Associate in applied science degree

Program location: Elkhorn Valley Campus

This degree prepares students to enter the architecture, engineering, and construction industry as BIM/CAD technicians.  The coursework instructs students in the theory and practical applications necessary to document construction requirements for existing and proposed projects.   All core classes are offered hands-on in state-of-the-art computer labs where students develop a digital portfolio consisting of complete architectural documents for light and commercial projects. 

Graduation Requirements

General education

 31.5

Major requirements

 40.5

Option requirements

 27.0

Total credit hours required

 99.0

General education requirements (31.5 credit hrs.)

The general education requirements for this degree program exceed the minimum standard number of hours. For more information, contact Student Services.

Communications

English level I

4.5

English level II

4.5

Humanities/social sciences

ARCH 1000Appreciation of ArchitectureHYBRID

4.5

Quantitative/numeracy skills

MATH 1310Intermediate AlgebraONLINE

4.5

MATH 1430TrigonometryONLINE

4.5

Other

HMRL 1010Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID

4.5

INFO 1001Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID

4.5

Major requirements for Architectural Design Technology (40.5 credit hrs.)

ARCH 1100Beginning AutoCAD

4.5

ARCH 1110Intermediate AutoCAD

4.5

ARCH 1120Beginning REVIT (Building)

4.5

ARCH 1130Intermediate REVIT (Building)

4.5

ARCH 1140Advanced REVIT Architecture

4.5

ARCH 1200Wood-Frame ArchitectureHYBRID

9.0

ARCH 2410Commercial ArchitectureHYBRID

9.0

Option requirements for Architectural Design Technology - Architectural Documentation (27.0 credit hrs.)

ARCH 1010Visual Literacy and Graphic Communication I

4.5

ARCH 1015Visual Literacy and Graphic Communication II

4.5

ARCH 1150Advanced AutoCAD

4.5

ARCH 2700Construction Detailing I

4.5

ARCH 2710Construction Detailing II

4.5

ARCH 2720Construction Detailing III

4.5

The degree option is an area of interest within a program. Although students may complete single or multiple options within this program, only the major degree is awarded.

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