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Architectural Technology
Award:
Diploma
Total Credits for Award:
55.00
Description:
In a classroom resembling a typical architectural firm, students will be immersed in the world of Architectural Technology. You will learn what’s required to design a building with computer-aided design (CAD) technology from practicing architects. You will be assigned an individual drafting station and a computer with the latest versions of AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp and the Adobe Suite. You will also learn to work effectively with architects and engineers to produce construction drawings for use by contractors.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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First Semester Fall Start: Students who begin during a fall term will follow this course sequence:
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ARCH 1000
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Architectural Technology Lab 1
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6
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ARCH 1010
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Architectural Orientation
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2
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ARCH 1020
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Residential Construction Topics
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2
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ARCH 1030
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AutoCAD 1
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2
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TOTAL CREDITS FALL:
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12
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First Semester Spring Start: Students who begin during a spring term will follow this course sequence:
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ARCH 1000
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Architectural Technology Lab 1
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6
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ARCH 1010
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Architectural Orientation
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2
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ARCH 1020
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Residential Construction Topics
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2
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ARCH 1030
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AutoCAD 1
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2
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ARCH 1540
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Architectural History
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3
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TOTAL CREDITS SPRING:
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15
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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Second Semester Fall Start: Students who begin during a fall term will follow this course sequence in their second semester:
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ARCH 1200
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Architectural Technology Lab 2
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6
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ARCH 1220
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Commercial Construction Topics 1
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2
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ARCH 1230
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REVIT I
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2
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ARCH 1520
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Building Codes, Zoning and Specifications
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2
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ARCH 1540
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Architectural History
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3
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TOTAL CREDITS FALL:
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15
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Second Semester Spring Start: Students who begin during a spring term will follow this course sequence in their second semester:
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ARCH 1200
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Architectural Technology Lab 2
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6
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ARCH 1220
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Commercial Construction Topics 1
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2
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ARCH 1230
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REVIT I
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2
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ARCH 1510
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Mechanical and Electrical Systems
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3
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TOTAL CREDITS SPRING:
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13
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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Third Semester Fall Start: Students who begin during a fall term will follow this course sequence in their third semester:
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ARCH 1500
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Building Structures
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3
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ARCH 1510
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Mechanical and Electrical Systems
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3
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ARCH 2000
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Architectural Technology Lab 3
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6
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ARCH 2020
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Commercial Construction Topics 2
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2
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ARCH 2030
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REVIT Families
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2
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TOTAL CREDITS FALL:
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16
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Third Semester Spring Start: Students who begin during a spring term will follow this course sequence in their third semester:
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ARCH 1520
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Building Codes, Zoning and Specifications
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2
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ARCH 1530
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Architect's Professional Practice
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2
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ARCH 2200
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Architectural Technology Lab 4
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6
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ARCH 2220
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Sustainable Construction Topics
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2
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ARCH 2230
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Advanced Computer Modeling
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2
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TOTAL CREDITS SPRING:
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14
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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Fourth Semester Fall Start: Students who begin during a fall term will follow this course sequence in their fourth semester:
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ARCH 1530
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Architect's Professional Practice
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2
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ARCH 2200
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Architectural Technology Lab 4
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6
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ARCH 2220
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Sustainable Construction Topics
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2
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ARCH 2230
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Advanced Computer Modeling
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2
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TOTAL CREDITS FALL:
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12
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Fourth Semester Spring Start: Students who begin during a spring term will follow this course sequence in their fourth semester:
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ARCH 1500
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Building Structures
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3
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ARCH 2000
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Architectural Technology Lab 3
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6
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ARCH 2020
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Commercial Construction Topics 2
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2
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ARCH 2030
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REVIT Families
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2
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TOTAL CREDITS SPRING:
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13
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All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.