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Blueprint Reading   AET 111 - Construction Blueprint Reading  
       
  Fundamentals of reading and interpreting of residential and light commercial building construction drawings. Subject areas covered will include projections, drawing views, reading elevation drawings, floor plans, scale and dimensioning practices. Reading drawings for structural information, reading detail drawings and plot plans, and reading blueprints for trade information will also be covered.
       
  Prerequistes: Test score or RDG 051 or ESL 100 or RDG 120 and Test score or ENG 051 or NCS 051 or ESL 100 or ENG 121 or ENG 125 and Test score or MAT 012 or NCS 012 or MAT 015 or MAT 016 or NCW 045 or MAT 18
       
  Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0
 
Passive Solar Design   AET 116 - Intro to Passive Solar Design  
       
  Examination of basic passive solar design elements, principles, products and construction methods as they relate to light construction applications. Students will be introduced to terminology, trends and ideas in this area of architecture
       
  Prerequistes: Test Score or RDG 120
       
  Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
 
Architectural Drafting   AET 121 - Intro to Architectural Drafting  
       
  Introduces beginning drafting students to the basics of architectural technical drawing. Emphasis is on the use of lettering, line quality, orthographic projection, types of architectural drawings, and dimension layout.
       
  Prerequistes: MGT 212 and MGT 214 and MGT 219 and MSG 231Test score or RDG 051 or ESL 100 or RDG 120 and Test score or ENG 051 or NCS 051 or ESL 100 or ENG 121 or ENG 125 and Test score or MAT 012 or NCS 012 or MAT 015 or MAT 016 or NCW 045 or MAT 181
       
  Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2
 
Drafting / Design   AET 123 - Drafting/Design  
       
  Provide training and experience in modern drafting room procedure, practice and principles. Course covers the basic skills and techniques of drafting including freehand orthographic and pictorial sketching, geometric construction, multi-view projections, sectional views, auxiliary views, line types, lettering, dimensioning, notation, and use of drafting equipment and CAD.
       
  Prerequistes: Test score or RDG 051 or ESL 100 or RDG 120 and Test score of ENG 051 or NCS 051 or ESL 100 or ENG 121 or ENG 125 and Test score or MAT 012 or NCS 012 or MAT 015 or MAT 016 or NCW 045 or MAT 181
       
  Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3
 
Architectural Drafting/Design   AET 125 - Architectural Drafting/ Design  
       
  Presents basic architectural design, drafting and documentation techniques through the drawing of plot, floor and elevation plans, sections, details and schedules as used in residential construction documents. Quality line work, dimensioning and drawing accuracy will be emphasized for traditional techniques as well as CAD.
       
  Prerequistes: Test score or RDG 051 or ESL 100 or RDG 120 and Test score or ENG 051 or NCS 051 or ESL 100 or ENG 121 or ENG 125 and Test score or MAT 012 or NCS 012 or MAT 015 or MAT 016 or NCW 045 or MAT 181
       
  Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 5
 
Construction Materials   AET 135 - Construction Materials and Met  
       
  Study of construction materials and methods of use as they relate to the overall building industry. The major emphasis will be on the subject areas of soils, concrete, brick, masonry, steel, non-ferrous metals, lumber, timber, and plastics. Materials and methods are discussed in the context of their application in design, construction, building codes, zoning ordinances, building loads and costs.
       
  Prerequistes: Test score or RDG 051 or ESL 100 or RDG 120 and Test score or ENG 051 or NCS 051 or ESL 100 or ENG 121 or ENG 125
       
  Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0
 
Engineering Constructon Drafting   AET 150 - Engineering Construction Drafting  
       
  Preparation of drawings and support materials for architectural projects using standard industry practices, including plans, elevations, sections and other project representation tools. Student will develop an understanding of the construction process, building materials and engineering systems.
       
  Prerequistes: Test score or RDG 120 and AET 123 or AET 125
       
  Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4
 
Graphics for ArchitecturalDesgin   AET 170 - Graphics for Architectural Design  
       
  An introduction to the drawing techniques for architectural design process, including both conceptual visualization and finished drawings. Emphasis will be placed on freehand techniques, rendering of materials, shades and shadows as applied to basic drawing types to include plan, elevation and perspective. Various drawing media, such as pencil, pen and markers, will be used.
       
  Prerequistes: AET 125
       
  Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4
 
Professional Practice   AET 228 - Professional Practice  
       
  Introduction to the problems involved in the practice of architecture and construction. A study of interrelationships of the architect, engineer, owner, builder, artisan, and regulatory agencies in the project delivery process and legal contracts. An analysis of the organization and administration of an architectural practice, education, and licensing and career opportunities.
       
  Prerequistes: Test score or RDG 120 and Test score or ENG 051 or NCS 051 or ESL 100 and AET 125
       
  Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
 
Contracts and Specifications   AET 232 - Contracts/Specifications  
       
  Presents principles and procedures as related to the preparation of the Project Manual, emphasizing construction specification writing incorporating the standards of the CSI MASTERFORMAT and Project Resource Manual. Includes the study of basic methods of project delivery and an introduction to construction contracts.
       
  Prerequistes: Test score or RDG 120 and Test score or ENG 121 or ENG 125 and AET 135
       
  Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
 
Cost Estimating/Planning   AET 234 - Cost Estimating/Planning  
       
  Preparation of material lists and take-off quantities of materials and labor costs from plans, working drawings, and specifications. Different methods of estimating will be presented including an introduction to project costing and scheduling using productivity software.
       
  Prerequistes: Test score or RDG 120 and Test score or (MAT 015 or MAT 016 or NCW 045) and (AET 125 or CET 125 or CMT 125 or CET 251) and AET 135
       
  Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
 
Advanced Cost Estimating/Planning   AET 235 - Advance Cost Estimating/Planning  
       
  A continuation of AET 234 - Cost Estimating and Planning. Advanced topics will include heavy and commercial estimating and fundamentals of value engineering. Students will prepare construction estimates for a field project.
       
  Prerequistes: Test score or RDG 120 and AET 234 and MAT 181
       
  Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
 
Building Service System   AET 236 - Building Service System  
       
  Introduction to the theory and practice involving the design and construction of mechanical systems, to include heating and air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems.
       
  Prerequistes: Test score or RDG 120 and AET 125 and AET 135 and MAT 181
       
  Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2
 
Advance Architectural Construction   AET 241 - Advanced Architectural Construction Documentation  
       
  A CAD-based capstone course in which students develop complex architectural projects utilizing a collaborative team approach Research and application of codes, building systems, building products, and accepted industry documentation standards is emphasized. Projects are documented utilizing tools appropriate to the project phase, whether it be design, design development or construction documents.
       
  Prerequistes: AET 125 and AET 135 and AET 150 and EDD 271
       
  Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3
 
Structural Drafting/Design   AET 250 - Stuctural Drafting/Design  
       
  Applications of drafting skills for the design of construction assemblies of various structural systems and building components. Finished working drawing format is used.
       
  Prerequistes: AET 150
       
  Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 5
 
Architectural CAD Applications   AET 264 - Architectural CAD Applications  
       
  Training in parametric third-party architectural CAD software to create complete architectural construction documents based on residential construction. Utilizes a simple project to develop 3-D modeling and produce basic documentation types, including 2-D orthographic plans, elevations, and sections, as well as 3-D pictorial representations.
       
  Prerequistes: (AET 125 or CET 125 or EDD 141) and EDD 271
       
  Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
 
Architectural Design Studio   AET 270 - Architectural Design Studio  
       
  Introduction to the design process using abstract and applied projects in three-dimensional form to investigate the relationship between scale, context, and building elements includes the impact of function, materials, structure and their impact on the design process in creating architecture.
       
  Prerequistes: AET 170 or AET 250 or AET 236 and EDD 271
       
  Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 5
 
Advanced Architectural Design Studio   AET 271 - Advanced Architectural Design Studio  
       
  Continuation of AET-270 Architectural Design Studio. Architectural problems will investigate the relationship between scale, context, and building elements, and the impact of function, materials, structure on the design process in creating architecture.
       
  Prerequistes: AET 270
       
  Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 5
 
aet281   AET 281 - Project Elective  
       
  Investigation of a research topic or an advanced design project with guidance and approval of the instructor. The student is required to submit a proposal, make periodic reports, submit formal documents and make a final presentation for evaluation.
       
  Prerequistes: None
       
  Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
 
Advanced Design Elective   AET 285 - Advanced Design Elective  
       
  The student is required to complete an advanced design project with guidance and approval of the instructor. The student is required to submit a proposal, make periodic reports, submit formal working drawings in accordance with the proposal and make a final presentation for evaluation.
       
  Prerequistes: None
       
  Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
 
Internship I   AET 291 - Internship I  
       
  A supervised program designed to provide students with a variety of practical on-the-job experience.
       
  Prerequistes: None
       
  Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 12
 
internship II   AET 292 - Internship II  
       
  A supervised program designed to provide students with a variety of practical on-the-job experience.
       
  Prerequistes: None
       
  Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 12
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