Architectural Technology
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 releases of Autodesk’s softwares. Other skills developed include the understanding of building science technology, applying sustainable principles, and researching building codes. Students also gain experience in construction cost estimating, basic structural design, office practices and other relevant computer software.
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Program Title: Architectural Technology Award Type: Diploma |
Credits: Total Diploma Credits 64 |
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Career Opportunities: Students in the Architectural Technology program are prepared for entry level employment in a design or construction related position within the architecture, engineering or construction industry. Employment opportunities for graduates range from Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modeling (BIM) 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. Articulation agreements with other schools also give students the opportunity to continue their education for advanced degrees in areas such as construction management or operations management. | |
Choose Total Diploma Credits 64 credits from the following areas:
| Technical Studies Required: 55 Credits | ||||||||||||||||||
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ARCH1002| ARCH1007 | ARCH1011 | ARCH1202 | ARCH1206 | ARCH1340 | ARCH1345 | ARCH1480 | ARCH2121 | ARCH2141 | ARCH2330 | ARCH2340 | ARCH2370 | ARCH2466 | ARCH2561 | ARCH2935 | ARCH2940 | ARCH2945 | ARCH2950 | |
| Technical Studies Electives: 2 Credits | ||
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| Recommended: | ||
| ARCH1225 | ||
| ARCH1230 | ||
| ARCH1500 | ||
| ARCH1505 | ||
| ARCH1900 | ||
| ARCH2300 | ||
| ARCH2310 | ||
| ARCH2640 | ||
| ARCH2900 | ||
| ARCH2920 | ||
| ARCH2930 | ||
| General Education Required: 3 Credits | ||
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| ENGL1026 | ||
| General Education Electives: 4 Credits | ||
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| Any HTC college level general education course may be used to satisfy the elective requirement. | ||
Last updated: 2012-05-11 17:42:15
