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Architectural Technology AAS
Detroit Lakes

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Detroit Lakes

Jeremy Hanson
Randy Roberts

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Developmental Courses
A student may be required to enroll in developmental courses in reading, writing and math. A student's scores on the Accuplacer assessment will determine enrollment in developmental courses. The purpose of developmental courses is to prepare students for the demands of a college-level curriculum. Credits may vary.
Course # Course TitleCredits
Required
ARCH1122 CADD for Architecture4
ARCH1126 Residential Project I3
ARCH2226 Residential Project II4
ARCH2230 Mech/Elec Integration2
ARCH2236 Presentation2
ARCH2244 Commercial Projects4
ARCH2250 Project Administration2
BLDG1114 Blueprint Reading I2
BLDG1120 Construction Estimating I2
BLDG1122 Construction Estimating II2
CADD1102 Fundamentals of CADD4
CIVL1102 Survey I: Fundamentals2
CONM1124 Building Systems3
CONM2206 Building Codes2
CPTR1104 Intro to Computer Tech3
ENGR1100 Project Management1
ENGR1118 Engineering Applications3
ENGR1126 Engineering Graphics3
MNTC Courses
ENGL1101 College Writing I
Goal: 1 *
3
PSCI1130 State and Local Government
Goal: 5, 9 *
3
SPCH1114 Intro to Public Speaking
Goal: 1 *
3

MNTC Electives ...

9

Elective Credits ...

6

Total Credits: 72

* To complete an AAS degree, courses must be taken from at least 3 of the 10 MNTC Goal Areas.

Men and women completing this program will be prepared to obtain employment with architectural and engineering firms, contractors, and a variety of manufacturing and distributing companies related to the construction industry. Computer aided drafting is an important tool for the construction industry and the design professions and is an important part of the Architectural Technology program. This program teaches students the principles of residential and commercial building technology as well as the drafting skills to apply them. Students will also be enrolled in general education courses selected to complement their technical education. This degree can allow students to continue their education in a number of baccalaureate programs at four-year institutions.
 

Program outcomes

1. Demonstrate professional work behavior and communication.
2. Report existing conditions of buildings and site layouts.
3. Calculate material quantities and final cost of building projects.
4. Analyze relationship between building systems in coordination with architectural drawings.
5. Create and present relevant design concepts.
6. Produce architectural construction drawings utilizing CAD software.
 

Employment information

This field will continue to seek high demand. Employment opportunities include:
*Architects
*Consulting Engineers
*Housing Manufacturers
*Contractors
*Manufacturers and Suppliers of Building Products
 

Program accreditation

The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.