Architectural Engineering Technology Associate in Applied Science
Program Description
This program trains students to convert preliminary designs from architects and engineers into working drawings and specifications, as well as plan, supervise and estimate preliminary costs of construction projects.
Mission Statement
Graduates of the Architectural Engineering Technology associate degree will be prepared with the technical skills necessary to enter careers with construction industry vendors, sub-contractors and design-build contractors, and architectural and engineering firms. Graduates will have gained knowledge in the building of residential and commercial facilities and will be equipped with the ability to create basic construction documents. Students will be prepared for CAD drafting and limited code analysis in an office environment.
Entrance Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Type of Program
Day or evening
Program Accreditation
The AET Associate in Applied Science program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org/.
Employment Opportunities
Architectural and engineering firms, construction companies, retail and wholesale suppliers of building materials
Transfer Options
Students planning to transfer and pursue a bachelor’s degree in engineering are strongly urged to utilize Greenville Technical College’s academic advising services. The transfer process for specific career pathways is very specific and leaves little opportunity for error in choosing classes. It is very important that students discuss curriculum and transfer requirements with their assigned academic advisor and with a transfer advisor at the four-year institution of their choice. It is most beneficial to the student if these discussions begin as soon as the choice to transfer to a four-year institution has been made.
Visit our web page at https://www.gvltec.edu/aet/.
Listed below is the ideal grouping of courses in order by semester. This plan assumes a full-time schedule. Note, however, that many variables can affect this plan, and not every course is offered every semester. Please see your advisor to map out your own personalized progression toward graduation.
Note: Please contact your advisor for recommended evening schedules.
The course schedule listed is designed for students who begin the program with ENG 101 English Composition I* and MAT 110 College Algebra* based on the placement test.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| EGR 130 | Engr Tech Applications & Programming | 3 |
| AET 110 | Architectural Graphics I | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| CET 120 | Construction Materials | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| AET 111 | Architectural Computer Graphics I | 3 |
| AET 127 | Building Information Modeling | 3 |
| AET 101 | Building Systems I | 3 |
| PHY 201 | Physics I | 4 |
| CET 103 | Construction Surveying | 2 |
| AET 103 | International Building/Residential Codes | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 18 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| AET 150 | Preliminary Project Estimating | 2 |
| Humanities elective (ART 107 recommended) | 3 | |
| ARV 121 | Design | 3 |
| MAT 111 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 11 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| AET 122 | Basic Design Theory | 3 |
| AET 105 | Construction Documents | 3 |
| AET 221 | Architectural Computer Graphics II | 4 |
| CET 115 | Mechanical & Electrical Systems | 2 |
| EGR 194 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| AET 225 | Architectural Design Senior Project (or Department Head approved CWE course) | 4 |
| AET 231 | Architectural Computer Graphics III | 4 |
| AET 201 | Building Systems II | 3 |
| Social Science Elective (SOC 101 or PSY 201 suggested) | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 17 | |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 77 | |