Architectural Engineering and CAD Technologies
Architectural Engineering and CAD Technologies
Course Listings
Faculty: Clyde S. Kojiro | Gayle Cho
This program prepares students for employment with architectural firms, contractors, engineers, surveyors, or government agencies. Job responsibilities may range from making accurate working drawings of buildings to assisting a surveying crew.
Entry Requirements
Proficiency levels in both reading and mathematics must be met for entry into the program:
Subject Area
Mathematics Math 22
Reading Eng 20R or ESL 9
| First Semester | AAS |
| AEC 80 Basic Drafting | 3 |
| AEC 110B Basic AutoCAD | 3 |
| AEC 115 Introduction to Architecture | 2 |
| AEC 117 Introduction to Surveying | 1 |
| AEC 118 Construction Materials | 3 |
| ** Math 66 Trig & Algebraic Topics for Draft/Electronics | 4 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
| Second Semester | AAS |
| AEC 110C Basic AutoCAD II | 1 |
| AEC 120 Introduction to Construction Drawings | 3 |
| AEC 123 Residential Planning and Design | 3 |
| AEC 127 Civil Engineering Drawing | 3 |
| AEC 135 Introduction to the Built Environment | 3 |
|
Elective Cultural, Natural, Social Env. †† (ICS 100 recommended) |
3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
| Third Semester | AAS |
| AEC 130 Residential Working Drawings | 3 |
| AEC 131 Construction Codes | 2 |
| AEC 133 Basic Architectural Studio A | 4 |
| AEC 134 CAD Options I | 1 |
| AEC 137 Surveying II | 1 |
| AEC 138 Structural Drawing | 1 |
| ** Eng ESL 15 or Eng 21 or higher | 3 |
| Elective Cultural, Natural, Social Env. †† | 3 |
| TOTAL | 18 |
| Fourth Semester | AAS |
| AEC 140 Commercial Working Drawings | 3 |
| AEC 141B Building Services | 1 |
| AEC 142 Basic Architectural Studio B | 4 |
| AEC 144 CAD Options II | 1 |
| AEC 147 Surveying III | 2 |
| Elective Cultural, Natural, Social Env. †† | 3 |
| TOTAL | 14 |
| TOTAL | 6 |
** Meets competency requirement in mathematics or communications
†† Earn 9 credits total by selecting one 3-credit general elective course from each of the three areas: Cultural, Natural, Social Environment