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Program Title:

 Architectural Drafting 
Award Type: Associate in Applied Science Degree 
Award Name, Number and Location: Architectural Drafting and Design (BP/EP) 
Award Description: The primary focus of student training is the preparation of construction documents for projects typically found in the residential and commercial building industry. Students learn how to analyze project requirements and produce construction documents that describe those requirements utilizing the most recent release of AutoCAD software. Other skills developed include the understanding of building material use and application and researching building codes. Students also gain experience in construction cost estimating, basic structural design, office practices and other relevant computer software. 
Career Opportunities: Students in the Architectural Drafting and Design program are prepared for entry-level employment in a design or construction related position within the architecture, engineering or construction industry. Employment opportunities range from Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) technicians working in architectural, engineering or building firms to estimators working with contractors to detailers and representatives working with material and product suppliers. Hennepin Technical College graduates have advanced to senior positions in many area architecture, engineering or construction offices with experience and continuing education. 

Technical Studies Required:

54 Credits
ARCH1001 Introduction to Architectural Drafting 2
ARCH1006 Architectural Drafting I 3
ARCH1011 Architectural Drafting II 5
ARCH1100 Architectural CAD: Basic AutoCAD 4
ARCH1202 Materials and Methods of Construction I 2
ARCH1206 Strength of Materials 3
ARCH1340 Building Codes 2
ARCH1345 Building Systems 3
ARCH1480 Architectural Practices and Procedures 3
ARCH2121 Architectural Drafting III 5
ARCH2141 Architectural Drafting IV 5
ARCH2330 Architectural Presentation 3
ARCH2340 Design Development for Architectural Drafting 3
ARCH2351 Architectural CAD: 3D AutoCAD 4
or
ARCH2360 Architectural CAD: AutoCAD Architecture 4
or
ARCH2370 Architectural CAD: Revit Architecture 4
ARCH2466 Materials and Methods of Construction II 2
ARCH2561 Estimating 3
MATH1000 Prealgebra 2

General Education Required:

12 Credits
COMM2060 Small Group Communication 3
ENGL2125 Technical Writing 3
PHIL2100 Critical Thinking 3
SOCI2100 Introduction to Sociology 3

General Education Electives:

6 Credits
Hennepin Technical College`s 2000-level general education courses, with one area of exception, meet the guidelines of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). The excepted area contains courses in computer literacy. Although students may apply up to three computer literacy credits toward satisfying the general education requirements for an A.A.S. degree, the computer literacy credits do not meet the MnTC guidelines and may or may not be accepted for general education transfer by other Minnesota colleges.

Technical Studies Electives:

0 Credits
 

Total Associate in Applied Science DegreeCredits 72

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