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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ENG 22/60 OR placement in ENG 100 A wide-ranging course that covers the philosophical development of society's physical fabric as revealed by the range of representative physical designs. Form and function, symbolism, behavioral influences, theories of aesthetics, design and progress, and design and economics, commerce, war, and religion are some of the subjects of this course. Fall semester only. (3 hrs. lect. per week)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AEC 120; MATH 53 or Placement in Math 55/58/135 Recommended Prep: AEC 118 AEC major only. Introduction to structural drawing for building construction-to load analysis, concrete and steel plan and detail drawing, and wood frame design and drawing with AutoCAD. Emphases on roof framing, lintels and beams, and posts and columns. The goal is develop in students a "sense" and basicunderstanding of structure in building construction. This course also available non-credit in three modules. (1 hr. lect.; 6 hrs. lab. per week)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AEC 118, AEC 120, ENG 100 AEC major only. This course introduces students to construction contracts, types of estimates, construction costs, cost accounting, purposes and functions. Students also gain experience in generating material quantity takeoffs from construction drawings. Estimating construction costs is also covered. A computer spreadsheet program is used in the course. This course also available non-credit. (2 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab. per week)
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AEC 120 AEC major only. Students individually shadow an architect, engineer, or other industry professional for two hours per week (7 times) at times arranged. Three group meetings with all instructors for orientation and to share experiences. Placement tailored to student needs and interests. Students may enroll 2 times for credit. (2 hrs. field experience per week for 7 weeks)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AEC 130 Corequisite: AEC 141 AEC major only. A core course that includes the theory and practice involved in producing and organizing working drawings using computer-aided design techniques for multi-family and commercial projects. Students are exposed to design, layout, and construction methods used in steel, concrete, masonry, and wood systems. Independent research emphasized. All drawing is done using computeraided (CAD) software. (1 hr. lect.; 6 hrs. lab. per week)
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3.00 Credits
Corequisite: AEC 140 Recommended Prep: AEC 118 AEC major only. Preliminary and detail planning of service and mechanical equipment and facilities in multi-family, commercial, industrial, and municipal buildings. Topics include energy, thermal control, acoustics, large capacity plumbing and electrical systems, fire protection equipment, vertical transportation equipment, security systems, and service accesses. (2 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab. per week)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AEC 110, AEC 124 AEC major only. An introduction to AutoCAD 3D Studio VIZ, a high-end 3D modeling and rendering program primarily aimed at building design. Topics of the course include the user interface, basic modeling concepts, scene creation, object creation, material rendering, and lighting. Students construct several 3D computer models. This course also available non-credit. (1 hr. lect.; 6 hrs. lab. per week)
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
Prerequisite or Corequisite: AEC 130, or instructor approval Recommended Prep: Upper level standing if non-AEC major A team-taught course in preparation for employment in the architectural, engineering, and construction industry. Half of the course is devoted to the AEC job market, job search strategies, resume writing, interviewing, and succeeding on the job. The other half of the course is devoted to designing and creating a professional portfolio. (1-2 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab. per week)
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Instructor approval required. AEC majors only. This course provides students with the opportunity to acquire on-the-job experience related to classroom and laboratory instruction in Architectural, Engineering and CAD Technologies. Students may enroll 4 times for credit up to a maximum of 12 credits. (5 hrs. work experience per week per credit) 173
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3.00 Credits
A first course in drafting. Manual drafting procedures and practices, plus a 5-week glimpse at computer drafting. Designed primarily for students planning to enroll in regular-program Architectural, Engineering and CAD Technologies courses upon completion of this course. Also serves students preparing to be public school industrial arts teachers and those interested in a general "feel" for the subject oftechnical drawing. (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab. per week)
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