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8/22/2024 2:45:30 PM

Architecture, Associate in Applied Science

Pathway:

Architecture

Certificate Type:

Associate in Applied Science

Curriculum Code:

ARC.ARC.AAS (C248A)

Total Program Credits: 60-65

Architects are involved in all aspects of building design, including appearance, economy, function, structure, environmental planning, sustainability and responding to the needs of building occupants. Architects design, prepare drawings, build models, analyze costs, specify building materials, and administer construction contracts. Architecture as a profession is a business, a science, and an art. The goal of the Architecture curriculum is to help students develop the critical thinking, technical and visual and verbal communication skills needed to be successful in this industry. Sustainability and real-world professional practices are covered throughout the curriculum, and it is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to transfer to a four-year college or university or obtain an entry-level position in architecture or a related field.

Stackable Certificate:

Architectural Design CertificateArchitectural Technology CertificateBuilding Information Modeling/BIM Advanced Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Architecture program, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Recognize how the history of architecture impacts design solutions

  2. Develop construction documents thru AutoCad or BIM Technology

  3. Analyze various construction technologies which work together to create a building

  4. Identify sustainability and global environmental issues and their impact in the construction field.

  5. Create a rational design solution which incorporates programmatic, spatial, political and sustainable issues.

(Reviewed Fall 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
ARC 104 Introduction to Architecture

Core Course

3

ARC 108 # Materials and Techniques

Core Course

1

ARC 110 # Materials, Methods and Sustainability I

Core Course

2

ARC 189 AutoCAD & 3D Computer Modeling

Core Course

3

RHT 101 # English Rhetoric & Composition I

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events (if intending to transfer).

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
ARC 170 # Design I

Core Course

4

ARC 187 # Architectural Drawings & Models

Core Course

3

ARC 220 # Materials, Methods & Sustainability II

Core Course

3

 
ENT 116 Fabrication Processes

Core Course

4

OR
PHL 113 Environmental Ethics

Humanities Gen-ed

3

OR
REN 100 Introduction to Renewable Energy

Core Course

3

 
RHT 102 # English Rhetoric and Composition II

Communications Gen-ed

3

OR
SPE 101 # Principles of Effective Speaking

Communications Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:16-17
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Note: Grade of ‘C’ or high is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102. Students must complete RHT 101, with SPE 101, or RHT 101 with RHT 102. Students intending to transfer are encouraged to complete all three courses: RHT 101, RHT 102 and SPE 101 to meet university requirements.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
ARC 171 # Design II

Core Course

5

ARC 210 # History of Architecture I

Core Course

3

ARC 261 Revit

Core Course

3

 
MAT 110 # College Algebra

Core Course

3

OR
MAT 111 # Pre-Calculus

Core Course

5

OR
MAT 131 # Calculus & Analytic Geometry I

Mathematics Gen-ed

5

Total Semester Credits:14-16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. (Minus the GECC Credential)

Notes: ARC 210 may be used to fulfill the Humanities general education requirement. Check with your transfer university for transferability as a Humanities general education course.

MAT 110◊ or MAT 111may be used to fulfill the Science and/or Mathematics general education requirement. Students intending to transfer should take MAT 131◊. Students looking to enter into the profession should take MAT 110◊ or MAT 111◊.

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
ARC 214 # History of Architecture II

Core Course

3

ARC 272 # Design III

Core Course

5

ARC 280 # Materials, Methods & Sustainability III

Core Course

3

 
ARC 102 OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training

Core Course

1

AND
COT 106 Carpentry: Rough Carpentry

Core Course

3

OR
PHY 101 # General Physics (Mechanics, Heat & Sound)

Physical Science Gen-ed

5

Total Semester Credits:15-17
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan and apply to your transfer institution(s) if intending to transfer. Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Note: Students intending to transfer should take PHY 101◊. Students looking to enter the profession should take COT 106 and ARC 102.

See Associate in Applied Science Graduation Requirements by discipline: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/triton-college-catalog/applied-science-programs/associate-in-applied-science-degree-requirements/

See ARC course descriptions.

Chairperson: Frances Figg, Ext. 3129; email: francesfigg@triton.edu

 KEY
(AAS/CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)