Students graduating from this program typically work for an architect, builder or engineer, or prepare for licensure as a Home Builder or Building Contractor. Graduates who would like to continue their formal education may continue toward an Associate in Arts degree at Seminole Community College or take advantage of university programs in engineering technology.
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| ARC1301 | Architectural Design I
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of building design and spatial analysis. Drafting skills and the concepts of graphic communication are introduced and developed. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| BCN2251C | Building Construction and Drafting
A study of the techniques and symbology involved in the preparation of light construction plans, structural sections, framing, elevations, and details used in working and presentation drawings. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| BCN2272 | Blueprint Reading
Blueprint Reading is a study of the principles involved in the use and interpretation of drawings and specifications commonly used in light construction. Topics include history of recorded drawings, architectural and structural details, materials, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems and related building code requirements. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| BCT2730 | Project Management and Supervision
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the construction superintendent's role in the construction process. Generally accepted practices among construction superintendents are explored in detail. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| EGS1111C | Engineering Graphics-Drawing
This course is an introduction to the techniques of mechanical drawing for three-dimensional spatial relationships, spatial visualization, sketching and graphical presentation. Engineering drawing, descriptive geometry, and graphical solution techniques using both manual and computer methods will be emphasized. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| ETD1320C | Computer Aided Design I
The purpose of this course is to help drafting students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to work at an entry-level job in such positions as CAD technician trainee, CAD system operator, or CAD technician. This course is designed for students who have already received in-depth training in one or more application areas. Lab fee required. | 3 |
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| ARC1313 | Architectural Design II
In this course students will do advanced problems in building design and spatial analysis. Advanced drafting and graphic communication skills will be developed. Preparation of construction documents and presentation drawings and techniques will be emphasized. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| BCN2253C | Advanced Building Construction
Continued study in building construction techniques including the preparation of working drawings for commercial buildings, materials and specifications. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| BCN2721 | Construction Planning and Cost Control
This course is an overview of several project scheduling methods for construction, including Gantt charts, logic, diagrams, critical path method, calendar day scheduling, and project expediting. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| BCT2770 | Estimating Fundamentals
An overview of estimating, topics include the analysis and determination of costs, the classification of materials, labor, and subcontracted work into the smallest manageable units, and the development of a simple estimate. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| ENC1210 | Technical Writing
The course is a study of and practice in various forms of technical writing: complete formal reports, letters of application, resumes, articles or technical essays, and oral presentations. Emphasis is on the grasp of scientific and technical ideas, and effective verbal presentation of these ideas. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
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| ENC1102 | English II
In this course students develop the ability to read literary texts critically, to think logically and creatively, and to write and research effectively. Students must pass the core assignments with a grade of C or higher. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
| ETD1340C | Computer Aided Design II
In this course students will learn advanced two and three-dimensional drafting techniques. Menu and program modification will be emphasized along with improved speed and accuracy. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| BCN2235 | Construction Materials and Methods
An introduction to the art of building, this course deals with whole systems of building: heavy timber framing, wood platform framing, masonry loadbearing wall, structural steel framing, concrete framing, and enclosure/ interior finish systems. The evolutionary development of the system, the properties of its major materials, the possibilities and limitations of the building method, and the basis for choosing among systems is covered. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| SUR2101C | Surveying
Theory and practice of surveying, use and care of instruments, instrument error, balancing and closing traverses, introduction to land and construction surveying. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| Electives | 4 |
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| BCN2930 | Selected Studies in Building Construction
In this course topics of current interest are presented in group instruction. This course may be taken four times for credit. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| BCN2942 | Cooperative Education Internship in Building Construction
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to practical, work-related applications. Students must complete at least one semester at Seminole Community College with a GPA of at least 2.5 and must receive approval from the Cooperative Education Coordinator prior to registration. Seminars may be required. Through various combinations and repetition of coop courses, it is possible to earn up to nine coop credits. | 2 |
| ETD2395C | Architectural CAD - Architectural Desktop
In this course students will learn the basic methodology of parametric systems in Architectural Desktop. Completed programs will create a list of materials from a CAD drawing. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| ETD2545C | Site and Survey Drafting
Study and practice in the preparation of the reverses, contour, and profile plans from field notes with emphasis on land development drafting, road layout, drainage, sanitary and water facility planning. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| General Education Courses |
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| ARH2050 | Art History I
This course is an integrated study of the main developments of the visual art forms (architecture, sculpture, and painting) from Paleolithic man to the Early Renaissance. World art will be integrated into the content. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
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| Humanities General Education course | 3 |
| ENC1101 | English I
This is a course in the process of expository writing. Students will read essays and compose papers that are unified, organized, logically developed and supported, clearly stated, and well-focused. Research techniques are introduced and incorporated into at least one composition. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. Students must pass the core assignments with a grade of C or higher. | 3 |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra
This course is a study of the fundamental topics in advanced algebra with emphasis on applications, the understanding of the function concept, and manipulative skills. Major topics include operations on algebraic expressions and complex numbers; solving polynomial equations and inequalities, absolute value equations and inequalities, and rational equations and inequalities; applications; functions; exponents and logarithms; graphs of polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions; and systems of equations and inequalities. The use of graphing calculators will be incorporated throughout the course. This course partially satisfies the mathematics requirement (S.B.E. 6A-10.030). | 3 |
| or higher level MAC or MAP prefix course that meets Mathematics General Education requirement. |
| MAC1114 | Trigonometry
This course is a calculus preparatory course in trigonometry with emphasis upon functions. The topics include angular measure, right triangle and unit circle trigonometry, trigonometric (circular) and inverse trigonometric functions and their graphs, trigonometric identities, conditional trigonometric equations, solution of right and oblique triangles, vectors, complex numbers in trigonometric form, applications, polar coordinates and graphs, and parametric equations and graphs. The use of graphing calculators will be incorporated throughout the course. This course partially satisfies the mathematics requirement (S.B.E. 6A-10.030). | 3 |
| or higher level MAC or MAP prefix course that meets Mathematics General Education requirement. |
| PHY1053C | General Physics
A descriptive and quantitative study of mechanics, thermodynamics, sound and fluids. This course meets the requirements for professional and technical students needing an algebra-based physics course. PHY 1054C is the other semester of this sequence. Lab fee required. | 4 |
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| PHY1054C | General Physics
A descriptive and quantitative study of light, electricity, magnetism, atoms and nuclei. This course meets the requirements for professional and technical students needing an algebra-based physics course. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| or higher level physics course |
| Social Science General Education course | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 66 |
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