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Architectural Drafting and Building Construction

Beginning with a firm foundation in drafting with instruments, and followed with an introduction to computed aided drafting (CAD), students learn to conceptualize the building process. Using the latest construction methods, and under close supervision, they construct a residence inside the MTI building shop—where the weather is always nice. At the end of the first year, one of the students’ architectural plans is selected for next year’s residence.

The second year of the program, students working in construction units, build a house in the Mitchell community. As they work on the second home, they learn about concrete work as the students construct the foundation and rough finish a basement. A garage is added and a complete three-bedroom home is completed, ready for a Mitchell family.

Graduates from this design and carpentry program find employment with lumberyards, building contractors, and architectural firms. Their skills in CAD, carpentry, surveying, estimating, and cabinetry make the students in the Architectural Design and Building Construction Program valuable employees in the building trades. They have design experience and construction work on their resumes.

Award: AAS Degree or Two-Year Diploma

Course Descriptions

First Semester
Semester Credits
AD 101 Principles of Drafting I
2
AD 151 Architectural Drafting Lab I
4
AD 172 First Aid/CPR
0.5
BC 121 Principles of Building Construction I
5
BC 151 Building Construction Lab I
4
CIS 105 Microcomputer Software Applications
3
18.5
 
Second Semester
Semester Credits
AD 102 Principles of Drafting II/CAD
2
AD 152 Architectural Drafting Lab II
4
BC 122 Principles of Building Construction II
4
BC 152 Building Construction Lab II
4
ENGL 201 Technical Writing
3
PSYC 101 General Psychology (AAS)
3
AAS 20
Diploma 17
 
Third Semester
Semester Credits
AD 201 Sales Management
2
AD 211 Estimating I
3
AD 241 Principles of Commercial Construction
3
BC 221 Concrete Technology
2
BC 251 Building Construction Lab III
5
Social Science Elective (AAS)
3
AAS 18
Diploma 15
Fourth Semester
Semester Credits
AD 212 Estimating II
3
AD 262 Accounting
3
BC 252 Building Construction Lab IV
5
BC 272 Construction Management
3
BC 294 Advanced Farm Buildings Lab
2
MATH 101 Intermediate Algebra (AAS)
3
AAS 19
Diploma 16


Total Credits Required to Graduate: 76.5 (AAS)
Total Credits Required to Graduate: 67.5 (Diploma)

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