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Architectural Engineering Technology Degree
Associate of Applied Science Degree Program
Catalog Year 2013-2014
MHCC Faculty Adviser:
Mike Brayson: 503-491-7118 - Room AC 2688
Mike.Brayson@mhcc.edu
This degree focuses on engineering technology as it relates to the design and construction of buildings. Many opportunities exist in the construction industry that includes: building design, construction management, inspection, quality control, materials sales, and technical support. Architectural engineering technicians find employment with structural design firms, general and specialty contractors, and engineered component manufacturers. Job opportunities also exist in various parts of federal, state and local government.
Program Outcomes
At the completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Utilize modern instruments, methods and techniques to produce Architectural/Engineering documents and presentations
- Employ productivity software to solve technical problems
- Estimate material quantities for technical projects
- Utilize codes, contracts and specifications in design, construction and inspection activities
- Function effectively on teams
- Calculate basic loads and demands in mechanical and electrical systems
- Determine forces and stresses in elementary structural systems
- Utilize modern instruments and research techniques for site development and building layout
- Conduct standardized field and laboratory tests on construction materials
- Apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to program objectives
| First Quarter (Fall) |
Cr |
| ET122 |
Engineering Drawing |
4 |
| GE101 |
Engineering Orientation |
4 |
| MTH065 |
Beginning Algebra II1 |
4 |
| WR121 |
English Composition |
4 |
| 16 |
| Second Quarter (Winter) |
| GE115 |
Engineering Graphics |
3 |
| MTH095 |
Intermediate Algebra with Right Triangle Trigonometry |
5 |
| BA285 |
Leadership and Human Relations or
Human Relations requirement ‡ |
3 |
| WR227 |
Technical Report Writing |
4 |
| 15 |
| Third Quarter (Spring) |
| ET221 |
Statics |
4 |
| ET227 |
Engineering Project Management |
4 |
| GE102 |
Engineering Computations |
3 |
| CH104 |
General, Organic and Biological Chemistry or
GS106 Physical Science: Geology |
4-5 |
| 15-16 |
| Fourth Quarter (Fall) |
| ET130 |
Architectural CAD Drawing |
4 |
| ET142 |
Civil CAD |
4 |
| ET150 |
Plane Surveying or related elective2 |
3-4 |
| ET231 |
Basic Strengths of Materials |
4 |
| 15-16 |
| Fifth Quarter (Winter) |
| ET134 |
Remodeling and Addition Design |
3 |
| ET240 |
Project Design I |
3 |
| ET261 |
Concrete Construction Design |
3 |
| ET262 |
Soil Mechanics |
3 |
| |
Health and Physical Education requirement‡ |
3 |
| 15 |
| Sixth Quarter (Spring) |
| ET250 |
Project Design II |
4 |
| ET263 |
Structural Design |
4 |
| ET265 |
Site Development |
3 |
| WE280AE |
Cooperative Education Internship3 or Related Electives3 |
3-4 |
| 14-15 |
| |
Total Credits |
90-93 |
1Students who placed into MTH095 or higher do not need to complete MTH065, but must select an additional related elective to satisfy degree requirements of 90 credits.
2See page 58 of the printed catalog for a list of pre-approved related electives (AET). Students wishing to seek higher levels of architectural education after AET should take ART courses as related electives and consult with the program adviser.
3SStudents may use any combination of WE280AEA, WE280AEB or WE280AEC to total three credits. Instructor and dean consent is required; check with instructor for the course number and credits appropriate to the internship assignment.
‡ See pages 20 of the printed catalog.