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Architecture Design and Construction Technology AS

Architecture Design and Construction Technology Overview (AS 2700)

Type of Award

AS - Associate in Science

Program Website

https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-art/default.aspx

Program Description

The Architecture Design and Construction Technology A.S. degree provides the foundation necessary for employment in a variety of industries, including architecture, construction, and interior or landscape design. The program also helps to prepare students to further their education in architecture and/or construction.

Students gain the technical knowledge and skills in drafting, design and construction technology needed to design and build in the next generation of healthy, energy efficient houses and buildings based on sustainable design strategies, applied building science principles, and mainstream green building practices. The program is also designed for employees in these fields who seek further education and career advancement.

Program Learning Outcomes

For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes

Admission Requirements

Completion Requirements

Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.

For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.

Program Length

The program can be finished in two years if students attend full-time, or three years if students attend part-time.

Location

The program is offered at the Boca Raton campus.

For More Information

Dharmesh Patel, Department Chair, pateld@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 862-4430

Employment Opportunities

Upon completion of this program, you may seek employment in an entry-level position with a broad base of skills in architectural design and construction, including as a computer-aided design (CAD) draftsperson or 3D visualizer/renderer. With experience, graduates may become residential and small commercial designers, building plan examiners, and residential and building contractors. There will be expanded employment opportunities due to Florida’s projected growth and architectural technologist needs. 

Career Path Notes

Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State’s Bachelor of Applied Science program in Supervision and Management. For more information, visit: www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelors

In addition, courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer into a professional degree program. For more information, contact the college or university to which you wish to transfer.

Career Center

www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career

For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh

O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org

Required courses:

General Education (Credits: 19)

ENC1101English Composition 1 (AA)

3 Credits

POS1041Introduction to American Government (AA)

3 Credits

ARH1000Art Appreciation (AA)

3 Credits

MAC1105College Algebra (AA)

3 Credits

MAC1114Trigonometry (AA)

3 Credits

PHY2053General Physics 1 (AA)

4 Credits

Required Courses (Credits: 47)

ARC1002Introduction to Architecture (AA)

3 Credits

ARC1131CArchitecture Graphics 1 (AA)

2 Credits

ARC1132CArchitecture Graphics 2 (AA)

2 Credits

ARC1301CArchitectural Design 1 (AA)

4 Credits

ARC1302CArchitectural Design 2 (AA)

4 Credits

ARC1701History of Architecture 1 (AA)

3 Credits

ARC1702History of Architecture 2 (AA)

3 Credits

ARC2201Theory of Architecture (AA)

3 Credits

ARC2303CArchitectural Design 3 (AA)

4 Credits

ARC2304CArchitectural Design 4 (AA)

4 Credits

ARC2461Materials and Methods of Construction 1 (AA)

3 Credits

ARC2501Structures (AA)

3 Credits

ARC2180CRIntro to Digital Architecture (AA)

3 Credits

ARC2190CRThe Architecture Portfolio (AA)

3 Credits

ETD2320CIntroduction to AutoCAD (AS)

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours: 66

Course Sequence

Term One - Fall (Credits: 16)

ARC1131CArchitecture Graphics 1 (AA)

2 Credits

ARC1132CArchitecture Graphics 2 (AA)

2 Credits

ARH1000Art Appreciation (AA)

3 Credits

ENC1101English Composition 1 (AA)

3 Credits

MAC1105College Algebra (AA)

3 Credits

ARC1002Introduction to Architecture (AA)

3 Credits

Term Two - Spring (Credits: 16)

ARC1301CArchitectural Design 1 (AA)

4 Credits

ARC1701History of Architecture 1 (AA)

3 Credits

ARC1702History of Architecture 2 (AA)

3 Credits

MAC1114Trigonometry (AA)

3 Credits

ETD2320CIntroduction to AutoCAD (AS)

3 Credits

Term Three - Summer (Credits: 11)

ARC1302CArchitectural Design 2 (AA)

4 Credits

ARC2201Theory of Architecture (AA)

3 Credits

PHY2053General Physics 1 (AA)

4 Credits

Term Four - Fall (Credits: 10)

POS1041Introduction to American Government (AA)

3 Credits

ARC2303CArchitectural Design 3 (AA)

4 Credits

ARC2461Materials and Methods of Construction 1 (AA)

3 Credits

Term Five - Spring (Credits 13)

ARC2304CArchitectural Design 4 (AA)

4 Credits

ARC2501Structures (AA)

3 Credits

ARC2180CRIntro to Digital Architecture (AA)

3 Credits

ARC2190CRThe Architecture Portfolio (AA)

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours: 66