AAS Degree

Recommended Sequence of Courses - Effective Fall 2009
(Courses with titles shown in bold should be taken first.)

First Semester			Credits
ARC	111	Introduction to Architectural Technology	3
ARC	112	Construction Materials & Methods	4
ARC	133	Construction Document Analysis	2
ARC	250	Survey of Architecture	3
MAT	121	Algebra/Trigonometry I (see note below)	3
			15
Second Semester
ARC	113	Residential Architectural Technology	3
ARC	114	Architectural CAD (AutoCAD)	2
ARC	131	Building Codes	3
CIV	110	Statics/Strength of Materials	4
MAT	122	Algebra/Trigonometry II (see note below)	3
			15
Third Semester (Suggested Summer Term)
ENG	111	Expository Writing	3
COM	110	Introduction to Communication	3
PHY	131	Physics - Mechanics	4
			10
Fourth Semester
ARC	132	Specifications and Contracts	2
ARC	212	Commercial Construction Technology	3
ARC	221	Architectural 3D CAD	3
ARC	230	Environmental Systems	4
CIV	220	Basic Structutal Concepts	2
		Technical Elective (see list below)	2
			16
Fifth Semester
ARC	213	Design Project	4
ENG	114	Professional Research & Reporting	3
ART	111	Art Appreciation	3
		Technical Elective (see list below)	2
		Behavioral and Social Science Elective	3
			15
		Total Hours Required	71
Approved Technical Electives
ARC	160	Residential Design	3
ARC	192	Selected Topics in Architectural Tech	2
ARC	197	Seminar in Architectural Tech	2
ARC	210	Intro to Sustainable Design	2
ARC	220	Advanced Architectural CAD	2
ARC	231	Architectural Presentations	4
ARC	235	Architectural Portfolio	3
ARC	262	Architectural Animation & Video	3
COE	112S	Cooperative Work Experience I	2

Notes

Students may elect to complete MAT 171 & MAT 172, or MAT 175, in lieu of MAT 121 & MAT 122 as shown above.
A maximum of 3 credit hours will be allowed for Selected Topics or Seminar courses.
ARC 114M, Arch CAD (MicroStation), may be substituted for ARC 114, Arch CAD (AutoCAD).
Students may enter this program in the fall, spring or summer semesters. However, some courses may not be offered every semester.

First Step to Enroll
Before registering, new and prospective students should contact the Program Office at 704.330.6189 or becky.davis@cpcc.edu.