Sinclair Community College

Architectural Technology (ARC.S.AAS)

72.0 Credit Hours

Architectural Technology is designed to develop student skills for efficient application of the art and science related to the built environment. Spacious laboratories contain the latest high-tech equipment. Emphasis is on developing architectural drafting skills, both manual and computer aided.

Program Outcomes

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Assist in the management of construction projects with emphasis on safety, quality and teamwork.

Demonstrate skills sufficient to solve technical problems related to the field of architecture.

Describe the architectural design process.

Produce a complete set of working drawings for both a single family home and a commercial building.

Recognize professional, ethical and societal responsibilities, respect diversity and commit to life-long learning.

Communicate effectively and professionally through proper use of oral, written and graphic techniques.

Know building materials, components, mechanical systems and methods of construction for both residential and commercial buildings.

Curriculum

Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective
3 credit hours

Ohio Transfer Module: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective
3 credit hours

CAT 1101

Architectural Drafting

3 credit hours

CAT 1121

Introduction to Revit

3 credit hours

CAT 1201

Construction Methods & Materials

5 credit hours

CAT 1211

Construction Materials Testing

2 credit hours

CAT 1241

Building Structural Systems

3 credit hours

CAT 1401

Construction Estimating

3 credit hours

CAT 2101

CAD Design in Revit

5 credit hours

CAT 2111

Building Mechanical & Electrical Systems

3 credit hours

CAT 2201

Revit Integration

1 credit hour

CAT 2401

Engineering Technology Project Management

3 credit hours

CAT 2411

Building Codes & Construction Law

3 credit hours

CAT 2700

Civil Architectural Technology Internship

2 credit hours

CAT 2741

Current Topics in Architecture

2 credit hours

CAT 2780

Architectural Technology Capstone

4 credit hours

COM 2211

Effective Public Speaking

3 credit hours

EGV 1301

Architectural Energy Analysis

2 credit hours

EGV 2351

LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation

2 credit hours

ENG 1101

English Composition I

3 credit hours

MAT 1280

Technical Mathematics I

4 credit hours

MAT 1290

Technical Mathematics II

4 credit hours

MET 1131

Personal Computer Applications for Engineering Technology

1 credit hour

MET 2711

Ethics for Engineering Technology Professionals

1 credit hour

PHY 1131

Technical Physics

3 credit hours

SCC 1101

First Year Experience

1 credit hour

Architectural Technology (ARC.S.AAS)

72.0 Credit Hours

Program Outcomes

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Assist in the management of construction projects with emphasis on safety, quality and teamwork.

Demonstrate skills sufficient to solve technical problems related to the field of architecture.

Describe the architectural design process.

Produce a complete set of working drawings for both a single family home and a commercial building.

Recognize professional, ethical and societal responsibilities, respect diversity and commit to life-long learning.

Communicate effectively and professionally through proper use of oral, written and graphic techniques.

Know building materials, components, mechanical systems and methods of construction for both residential and commercial buildings.

Curriculum

3 credit hours Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective

3 credit hours Ohio Transfer Module: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective

3 credit hours CAT 1101: Architectural Drafting

3 credit hours CAT 1121: Introduction to Revit

5 credit hours CAT 1201: Construction Methods & Materials

2 credit hours CAT 1211: Construction Materials Testing

3 credit hours CAT 1241: Building Structural Systems

3 credit hours CAT 1401: Construction Estimating

5 credit hours CAT 2101: CAD Design in Revit

3 credit hours CAT 2111: Building Mechanical & Electrical Systems

1 credit hour CAT 2201: Revit Integration

3 credit hours CAT 2401: Engineering Technology Project Management

3 credit hours CAT 2411: Building Codes & Construction Law

2 credit hours CAT 2700: Civil Architectural Technology Internship

2 credit hours CAT 2741: Current Topics in Architecture

4 credit hours CAT 2780: Architectural Technology Capstone

3 credit hours COM 2211: Effective Public Speaking

2 credit hours EGV 1301: Architectural Energy Analysis

2 credit hours EGV 2351: LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation

3 credit hours ENG 1101: English Composition I

4 credit hours MAT 1280: Technical Mathematics I

4 credit hours MAT 1290: Technical Mathematics II

1 credit hour MET 1131: Personal Computer Applications for Engineering Technology

1 credit hour MET 2711: Ethics for Engineering Technology Professionals

3 credit hours PHY 1131: Technical Physics

1 credit hour SCC 1101: First Year Experience

Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective

Ohio Transfer Module: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective

CAT 1101 Architectural Drafting
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Develop proficiency with manual and computer drafting techniques, developing architectural drawings and coordinating a set of construction documents. Includes developing 3D visualization and architectural problem solving skills. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

CAT 1121 Introduction to Revit
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Develop proficiency with Revit Architecture modeling software including: user interface, modeling techniques, proper modeling workflow and document generation. Learn rendering and animation communication techniques. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

CAT 1201 Construction Methods & Materials
Credit Hours: 5.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Construction methods of materials for both residential and commercial structures. Emphasis on processes and techniques. Understanding of blueprint reading of architectural and civil drawings. Hands-on exercises of residential and commercial applications. Three classroom, four lab hours per week.

CAT 1211 Construction Materials Testing
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

This course presents some of the basics of testing materials (concrete, steel, wood, etc.) used in the construction industry. Emphasis on how properties of materials affect their use in the construction process. Utilizes American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards. One classroom, three lab hours per week.

CAT 1241 Building Structural Systems
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Basic structural engineering principles for designing residential and commercial structures using wood, steel and concrete. Research appropriate building codes and apply knowledge to solve engineering challenges. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

CAT 1401 Construction Estimating
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Construction estimating, beginning with an understanding of the costs of labor equipment and materials, as well as profit and overhead. Quantity measurements of basic construction materials will be used to develop bidding packages. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

CAT 2101 CAD Design in Revit
Credit Hours: 5.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Develop proficiency with Revit design techniques, developing architectural models and coordinating a set of construction documents. Includes architectural and Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) problem-solving skills. Two classroom, six lab hours per week.

CAT 2111 Building Mechanical & Electrical Systems
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Basic mechanical and electrical system design principles for residential and commercial structures. Research appropriate methodologies and apply knowledge to solve design challenges. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

CAT 2201 Revit Integration
Credit Hours: 1.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Learn the philosophy of building information modeling and how Revit and other computer-based modeling software can assist in the design, analysis and documentation of buildings. One-half classroom, one and one-half lab hours per week.

CAT 2401 Engineering Technology Project Management
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Practical planning and control of construction and engineering-based projects. Interrelationships and operations of project management and skills required for success in the current engineering environment. Theory, nomenclature and practical application of engineering management using computer software. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

CAT 2411 Building Codes & Construction Law
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Building code history, development, application and review processes. Analysis of existing building to determine code status, form recommendations and make presentation. Examine Ohio law impacting various codes, safety, contracting and personnel issues with regard to built environment professions. Develop sample contract documents. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

CAT 2700 Civil Architectural Technology Internship
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Students earn credits toward degree requirements for work learning experience. Students already working may apply to use that experience to meet internship requirements. Students establish learning outcomes and prepare related reports and/or projects each term. Ten work hours per week per credit hour.

CAT 2741 Current Topics in Architecture
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Explore recent developments in the architectural profession, especially as related to the architectural technology curriculum. Topics to include environment, green building, energy conservation, building technology, etc. One classroom, two lab hours per week.

CAT 2780 Architectural Technology Capstone
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Assessment of achievement by Architectural Technology students in attaining program outcomes by completing a project demonstrating principles and practice of the major. Teamwork on projects will be emphasized. Two classroom, four lab hours per week.

COM 2211 Effective Public Speaking
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Department of Communication
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Designed to improve speaking and listening skills through the study and application of public speaking structure, content and style.

EGV 1301 Architectural Energy Analysis
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Engineering Technology Design
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Critical examination of energy consumption in building, both residential and commercial, for the purpose of identifying energy conservation opportunities. One classroom, two lab hours per week.

EGV 2351 LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Engineering Technology Design
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

This course helps prepare the student for the first of the LEED Green Associate Exams and meets the requirement of the student having involvement on a LEED- registered project, or employment in a sustainable field of work or completion of an education program that addresses green building principles in LEED, to qualify to take the LEED Green Associate Exam. One classroom, two lab hours per week.

ENG 1101 English Composition I
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: English
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

In English Composition I students learn reflective, analytical and argumentative writing strategies, incorporating sources and personal experience. Students will negotiate between public and private rhetorical situations and purposes to achieve academic literacy. They will write multiple drafts using a recursive writing process as they work toward fluency in style and mechanics.

MAT 1280 Technical Mathematics I
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Mathematics
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Accuracy and precision with approximate numbers, geometry, functions, graphs, basic operations on polynomials, right-triangle trigonometry, systems of linear equations, factoring and quadratic equations. Scientific calculator required.

MAT 1290 Technical Mathematics II
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Mathematics
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Trigonometric functions of angles, radian measure, vectors, solving oblique triangles, graphs of trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, fractional exponents, complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, theory of equations and fundamental trigonometric identities. Scientific calculator required.

MET 1131 Personal Computer Applications for Engineering Technology
Credit Hours: 1.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Applied computer tools to solve engineering technology problems, emphasizing the integration of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and engineering research skills using the Internet. Applications of an integrated approach to research papers, engineering technology analysis, technical laboratory reports and technical presentations. One-half classroom, one and one-half lab hours per week.

MET 2711 Ethics for Engineering Technology Professionals
Credit Hours: 1.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Instruction to the core skills of an engineering professional. Technical skills, soft skills and team management techniques. Concepts of lifelong learning, continued personal improvement, engineering ethics, working in a diverse industry and future trends in engineering technology. One-half classroom, one and one-half lab hours per week.

PHY 1131 Technical Physics
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Physics
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Algebra-based mechanics including kinematics, dynamics, statics, work, energy, power, rotational motion and fluids. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

SCC 1101 First Year Experience
Credit Hours: 1.0
Department: Sinclair Community College
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

This course is designed to help new students make a successful transition to Sinclair Community College. Topics include college resources; academic, career and personal goals; learning styles; the learning process; financial responsibility; stress and wellness; and an introduction to the general education competencies at Sinclair.

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