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Architectural/Civil Drafting

... A specialization in Drafting & Design Technology

The Architectural/Civil Specialization focuses on design aspects of building structures, their mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, site work, process plumbing, and other areas related to construction design. This specialization provides a focus for drafting applications in the architecture discipline, with courses on surveying, construction materials and methods, building codes and more, for residential and commercial applications.

Architectural/Civil Drafting
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Total Credits: 65

First Semester (Fall & Spring)			Credits
TECM	1343	Technical Algebra and Trigonometry	3
ITSC	1309	Integrated Software Applications I (TP)	3
ENGL	1301	Composition I	3
DFTG	1305	Technical Drafting (TP)	3
DFTG	1309	Basic Computer-Aided Drafting (TP)	3
Semester Total 15

Second Semester (Spring & Summer)			Credits
ARCE	1342	Codes, Specifications and Contract Documents	3
ARCE	1303	Architectural Materials and Methods of Construction	3
DFTG	2319	Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting	3
DFTG	1317	Architectural Drafting-Residential	3
PSYC	2301	General Psychology^*	3
		Approved Academic Elective^*	3
Semester Total 18

Third Semester (Fall & Summer)			Credits
DFTG	1473	Civil Engineering Drafting	4
DFTG	2331	Advanced Technologies in Architectural Design and Drafting	3
DFTG	2372	Architectural Detailing	3
DFTG	2328	Architectural Drafting-Commercial	3
		Approved Science Elective^*	4
Semester Total 17

Fourth Semester (Fall & Spring)			Credits
ARCE	2352	Mechanical and Electrical Systems	3
ARCE	1352	Structural Drafting	3
DFTG	2338	Final Project-Advanced Drafting	3
SRVY	1313	Plane Surveying	3
GEN.	ED.	Humanities Elective^*	3
Semester Total 15

^*For a list of approved electives or course substitutions please contact the department.


Capstone course: A required learning experience which results in a consolidation and synthesis of a student's educational experience. The capstone experience certifies mastery of entry-level work place competencies.

Courses are subject to change. Contact the department chair for an update.

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