Architectural Design and Construction Technology, AS

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Purpose

The Associate in Science (AS) in Architectural Design and Construction Technology program prepares students for further education and careers in architecture and construction fields. The content includes communication, leadership, human relations, and employability skills; safe and efficient work practices. The AS prepares students to assist architects and architectural engineers in planning and designing structures, using construction materials, and preparing specifications and contracts.

Course Prerequisites

Many courses require prerequisites. Check the description of each course in the list below for prerequisites, minimum grade requirements, and other restrictions. Students must complete all prerequisites prior to registering for a course.

Graduation Requirements

Students must fulfill all requirements of their program to be eligible for graduation.

General Education Requirements: 18 Credit Hours

ENC 1101 - Composition I 3 credits
ENC 1102 - Composition II 3 credits
General Education Core Social Sciences (Students required by F.A.C. 6A-10.02413 to demonstrate Civic Literacy should take AMH 2020 or POS 2041 ) 3 credits
General Education Core Mathematics (Recommended: MAC 1105 ) 3 credits
General Education Core Humanities 3 credits
General Education Core Natural Sciences (Recommended: EVR 1001C ) 3 credits

Program Requirements: 44 Credit Hours

Foundation Courses: 16 Credit Hours

BCN 1040 - Introduction to Sustainability in Construction 3 credits
BCN 1272 - Blueprint Reading 3 credits
BCN 2710 - Construction Procedures 4 credits
EGS 1001 - Introduction to Engineering 3 credits
ETD 1320 - Computer Aided Drafting 3 credits

Advanced Courses: 28 Credit Hours

BCN 1230 - Materials and Methods of Construction 3 credits
BCT 1760 - Building Codes 2 credits
BCT 1773 - Building Construction Estimating, Scheduling and Cost Control 4 credits
BCT 2730 - Construction Management 3 credits
ETD 1103 - Engineering Graphics I 4 credits
ETD 1390 - Introduction to Revit Architecture 4 credits
ETD 1530 - Drafting and Design (Manual) 4 credits
ETD 2340 - Advanced Computer Aided Drafting 3 credits
ETD 2930 - Special Topics/Capstone-Engineering Technologies 1 credit

Electives: 4 Credit Hours

Any 1000-2000 level courses with these prefixes: BCT, BCN, EET, or ETD
OR
ARC 1211 - Introduction to Architecture 3 credits
ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits
GIS 1040 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 3 credits
GIS 1045 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Customization 3 credits
SLS 1301 - Career and Educational Exploration 1 credit
SLS 1350 - Employability Preparation 2 credits
SLS 1515 - Cornerstone Experience 3 credits
MAC 2233 - Calculus for Business and Social Sciences I 4 credits
STA 2023 - Statistical Methods I 3 credits
Note: For students who are transferring to a state university, it is recommended that the following elective be selected: MAC 2233 or STA 2023 .

Total Degree Requirements: 66 Credit Hours

Information is available online at: www.fsw.edu/academics or on the School of Business and Technology Home Page at: www.fsw.edu/sobt.