Architectural Studies - Pre-Architecture, AAS - Academic Plan

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Total Credits = 61

The Associates of Applied Science of Architectural Studies at Arapahoe Community College offers two concentrations:

Pre-Architecture - For students interested in licensure and continuing their education
Architecture Technician - For students wishing to enter the profession upon graduation from this program

Students will be introduced to a wide range of architectural and construction topics such as design and modeling concepts, structural analysis, building service systems, and sustainability.

The Architectural Engineering degree provides a foundation for transfer to university or, in combination with out internship and certificate programs, will help facilitate entry into or continuing education for the profession.

Program Outcomes

Define and differentiate various building materials.
Locate, explain, and apply building codes.
Design and document an arcitectural project through models and drawings.

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations

Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.

*Grade C or better required

Required Course	Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1	Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
ENG 1022 - English Composition II: GT-CO2	Prerequisites: ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 or ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1
MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1	Prerequisite: College Readiness for Algebra
MAT 1420 - College Trigonometry: GT-MA1	Prerequisites: MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 or College Level Math Placement
PHY 1111 - Physics: Algebra-Based I: With Lab: GT-SC1	Prerequisite: MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1
SOC 1001 - Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 OR SOC 1002 - Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 OR SOC 2007 - Environmental Sociology: GT-SS3	Prerequisites: College Readiness in English
HIS 1310 - Western Civilization Antiquity-1650: GT-HI1 OR HIS 1320 - Western Civilization: 1650-Present: GT-HI1	Prerequisites: College Readiness in English
AEC 1100 - Introduction to Design Theory	Prerequisites: College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math
AEC 1250 - Architectural Design and Modeling	Prerequisites: College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math
AEC 1510 - Building Materials	Prerequisites: College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math
AEC 2411 - Applied Structural Analysis	Prerequisites: College Readiness in English and MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 or higher
AEC 2520 - Building Environmental Systems I	Prerequisites: MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 and AEC 1510 - Building Materials
AEC 2700 - International Building Codes	Prerequisites: College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math

Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track)

Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)

Year 1: Fall

AEC 1100 - Introduction to Design Theory 3 Credits
ART 1201 - Drawing I 3 Credits
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 Credits

Year 1: Spring

AEC 1510 - Building Materials 3 Credits
ENG 1022 - English Composition II: GT-CO2 3 Credits
MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 4 Credits

Year 1: Summer

MAT 1420 - College Trigonometry: GT-MA1 3 Credits

Year 2: Fall

AEC 1250 - Architectural Design and Modeling 4 Credits
PHY 1111 - Physics: Algebra-Based I: With Lab: GT-SC1 5 Credits

Year 2: Spring

Year 2: Summer

HIS 1310 - Western Civilization Antiquity-1650: GT-HI1 3 Credits
OR
HIS 1320 - Western Civilization: 1650-Present: GT-HI1 3 Credits

Year 3: Fall

CAD 2220 - Revit® Architecture 3 Credits
GEO 1005 - World Regional Geography: GT-SS2 3 Credits
OR
GEO 1006 - Human Geography: GT-SS2 3 Credits
SOC 1001 - Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 3 Credits
OR
SOC 1002 - Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 3 Credits
OR
SOC 2007 - Environmental Sociology: GT-SS3 3 Credits

Year 3: Spring

ART 1110 - Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 3 Credits
OR
ART 1111 - Art History I Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1 3 Credits
OR
ART 1112 - Art History II Renaissance to Modern: GT-AH1 3 Credits
AEC 1510 - Building Materials 3 Credits
HUM 1021 - Humanities: Early Civilization: GT-AH2 3 Credits
OR
HUM 1022 - Humanities: Medieval – Modern: GT-AH2 3 Credits
OR
HUM 1023 - Humanities: The Modern World: GT-AH2 3 Credits

Notes

*This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of appropriate college-readiness course.
AAA 1001 – College 101: Student Experience is required for all new college students seeking degrees or transfer.
Course availability is subject to change.
In order to meet program requirements, students registered for ENG 1021 or ENG 1031 must also register for ENG 0094 unless they can demonstrate otherwise meeting the ENG 0094 standard through assessment testing, prior college coursework, or recent high school coursework. See an Advisor for details.
Recommended courses may be listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising@arapahoe.edu or 303.797.5664) for additional elective recommendations.
Refer to 2024/2025 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this degree.