AEC Architecture, Engineering and Construction

AEC-131 Architectural Graphics (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Architectural drafting with emphasis on drawing theory and delineation. Drawing media and equipment are utilized in solving problems relating to construction that are normally solved graphically.

AEC-171 Light Construction Methods and Materials (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
The building process, terminology, codes, materials, safety requirements, tools, and equipment used in the construction industry with emphasis on residential and small commercial structures.

AEC-172 Construction Technology (3 cr.)
Fal and Spring
Technology of constructing buildings, bridges and other structures, including: site preparation, foundation systems, superstructures, enclosures, utilities, finishing methods, and materials.

AEC-190 Orientation To Construction Industry (1 cr.)
Fall and Spring
An introduction to the field of construction as presented by professionals in the construction industry to broaden student understanding and develop appreciation of the entire scope of construction.

AEC-191 The Built Environment (2 cr.)
TECH
Construction and its relationship to resources, materials, and the culture in which it takes place. Discussion of significant historical and modern structures. Emphasis on how, why, and by whom structures are built and what can be learned from them.

AEC-233 Architectural Design I (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Develop graphic simulation techniques and problem-solving abilities; site planning, space requirements, housing codes, structure, light frame construction, solar and earth integrated designs, mechanical and electrical systems. Prerequisites: take AEC-131.

AEC-237 Architectural Technology (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Space programming and planning, working drawings for commercial and industrial buildings. Building codes, energy requirements, construction contract documents, structural materials and systems, building materials and systems. Prerequisites: take AEC-131.

AEC-270 Heavy Construction Methods and Equipment (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Introduction to commercial and industrial building systems: equipment, site preparations, footings, foundations, formwork, concrete, steel, and wood timber techniques. Prerequisites: take AEC-171.

AEC-273 Concrete and Masonry Technology (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Fundamental principles of cement and concrete (ingredients, mixing, placement, finishing, curing, properties, and applications); clay and concrete units (ingredients, properties, manufacture, placement, and application). Prerequisites: take AEC-171; minimum grade C.

AEC-335 Architectural Design II (3 cr.)
Programming and analysis, design solution, presentation and design development drawings for commercial and/or public buildings; scale, site, codes, energy, acoustics, structure and their relation to form.

AEC-357 Site Engineering (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Use of surveying instruments, techniques, computations and computer technology used to measure and describe land configurations; construction surveying including contours, grades, cut and fill, and drainage. Prerequisites: take AEC-131 MATH-121.

AEC-370 Construction Estimating I (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Estimating and analyzing material, labor, equipment, methods of construction, overhead and profit, and submitting these factors in the form of a bid. Prerequisites: take AEC-237.

AEC-375 Construction Practicum (2-4 cr.)
Summer
Technical information, construction problems and actual development of light residential structure.

AEC-395 Seminar (1-2 cr.)
Summer
Masonry and procedures necessary for the implementation of masonry education into the school construction curriculum. R

AEC-438 Contract Requirements and Specifications (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Principles of contract requirements and construction specification organization. Development of basic skills of project manual preparation. Demonstration of role of specifications within the construction process and relationship to other construction contract documents. Prerequisites: take ENGL-320 or ENGL-415.

AEC-452 Environmental Systems -- HVAC (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Principles of heating, ventilating and air conditioning; analysis and selection of systems and equipment. Prerequisites: take PHYS-222, PHYS-241, or PHYS-281.

AEC-453 Environmental Systems -- Plumbing and Electrical (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Plumbing, electrical and illumination systems for light and heavy construction. Prerequisites: take PHYS-232, PHYS-242, or PHYS-282.

AEC-458 Structural Systems -- Wood and Steel (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Analysis, selection, and delineation of wood and steel structural components and systems in buildings. Prerequisites: take PHYS-321.

AEC-459 Structural Systems -- Concrete and Masonry (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Analysis, selection, and delineation of concrete and masonry structural components and systems in buildings. Prerequisites: take AEC-458.

AEC-470 Construction Estimating II (2 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Computer-based estimating systems for construction. Take-off, pricing, bid preparation, resource and cost studies, and database operations. Prerequisites: take AEC-370; minimum grade C.

AEC-471 Project Scheduling and Cost Control (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Total concept of construction industry: contracting, financing, bidding, planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling functions and techniques. Prerequisites: take AEC-370; minimum grade C.

AEC-472 Management of Construction (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Organizing, managing and operating the contracting firm. Prerequisites: take BUMGT-304.