Architectural and Civil CAD Technology
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Architectural and Civil CAD Technology degree is designed to prepare students for careers in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) including, but not limited to, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering offices; Landscape Architects or related fields. The goal of this program is to broaden design exposure and CAD technology skills. Students develop two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) drawings and models utilizing industry standard CAD and BIM software, and learn presentation methods and construction documentation conventions.
Details
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Apply current standards in dimensioning, symbology, linetypes, lineweights, drawing notes for working drawings, design related drawings to read, interpret, and produce construction documents and portfolio-quality working drawings.
- Use the latest 2D, 3D, and 3D parametric modeling CAD software to develop technical drawings and solid models in a manner that is efficient and compliant with standard industry practices.
- Utilize BIM concepts in project development.
- Employ the principles and theory of construction processes and properties of materials.
- Apply construction industry codes and standards.
- Produce sketches, multi-view layouts, sections, details, working drawings, and building components schedules.
- Utilize traditional modeling techniques and 3D printing for project conceptualization.
- Communicate with others in verbal and in written form to collaboratively solve problems within the discipline.
- Use a fundamental understanding of scientific inquiry to solve basic problems within the discipline of design.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
$91,640 Show expanded career information for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Architectural and Civil Drafters
$60,080 Show expanded career information for Architectural and Civil Drafters
Commercial and Industrial Designers
$105,580 Show expanded career information for Commercial and Industrial Designers
Landscape Architects
$57,260 Show expanded career information for Landscape Architects
- Drafters, All Other
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
DFT106 or MAT15+ or MAT187 | Algebra and Graphs for Design Technology or College Algebra/Functions or Precalculus | Critical course | None or MA or MA | 3–6 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
CAD100 | Fundamentals of 2D Autocad | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
CAD101 | Elements of CAD Graphics (AutoCAD) | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG102 or ENG108 or ENG111 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL or Technical and Professional Writing | FYC or FYC or L | 3 | ||
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
DFT107 or MAT182 | Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry for Design Technology or Plane Trigonometry | Critical course Take DFT107 if DFT106 was selected in Term 1 Take MAT182 if MAT15+ was selected in Term 1 | None or MA | 0–3 | |
CAD145 | Design Principles for Industry | Critical course | 3 | ||
CAD201 | Three-Dimensional (3D) Modeling and Advanced CAD Techniques | Critical course | 3 | ||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
PHY101 or PHY111 | Introduction to Physics or General Physics I | Critical course | SQ or SQ | 4 | |
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | ||
BLT263++ | Any Building Codes course | Critical course | 3 | ||
DFT126 | Building Trades Blueprint Reading | 3 | |||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CET211 | Strength of Materials | Critical course | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 | |||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CAD100 | Fundamentals of 2D Autocad | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
CAD101 | Elements of CAD Graphics (AutoCAD) | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CAD145 | Design Principles for Industry | Critical course | 3 | ||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | Critical course | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFT106 or MAT15+ or MAT187 | Algebra and Graphs for Design Technology or College Algebra/Functions or Precalculus | Critical course | None or MA or MA | 3–6 | |
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | Critical course | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFT107 or MAT182 | Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry for Design Technology or Plane Trigonometry | Critical course Take DFT107 if DFT106 was selected in Term 3 Take MAT182 if MAT15+ was selected in Term 3 | None or MA | 0–3 | |
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | Critical course | 3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CAD201 | Three-Dimensional (3D) Modeling and Advanced CAD Techniques | Critical course | 3 | ||
PHY101 or PHY111 | Introduction to Physics or General Physics I | Critical course | SQ or SQ | 4 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
DFT126 or CET211 | Building Trades Blueprint Reading or Strength of Materials | 3 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENG102 or ENG108 or ENG111 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL or Technical and Professional Writing | FYC or FYC or L | 3 | ||
CET211 or RE | Strength of Materials or Restricted Elective | Critical course | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | ||
BLT263++ | Any Building Codes course | Critical course | 3 | ||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
RE or DFT126 | Restricted Elective or Building Trades Blueprint Reading | 3 |
Term 10
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 11
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Restricted Electives
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=176788).
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