The A.S. in Pre-Architectural Drafting covers pre-architecture, building materials and properties, technical drafting, basic Computer Aided Drafting (CADD), architectural computer modeling, and an introductory engineering course. This program prepares students for entry-level employment as CADD operators, draftsmen/women, architect assistants, or as a bridge to enter a career as an Architect. Graduates are prepared for the professional workforce with sound theoretical knowledge, relevant computer technology, and hands-on experience.
Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon successful completion of the AS in Pre-Architectural Drafting program, students will be able to:
Course Sequence by Semester
Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon successful completion of the AS in Pre-Architectural Drafting program, students will be able to:
- Design and draft projects ranging from two to three dimensional designs for commercial and residential buildings.
- View, print, edit, and create variations of two and three dimensional electronic designs.
- Emulate a professional work ethic needed in the architectural engineering industry.
- Create an electronic portfolio that represents proficiency in the development of two and three dimensional computer aided designs.
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
| English (Choose 1) | ||
| EN110A | Freshman Composition with Instructional Lab | 4 |
| EN110 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
| MA161A | College Algebra & Trigonometry I | 3 |
| CS151 | Windows Applications | 3 |
| SI141 | Applied Physics I | 4 |
| Social & Behavioral Science Requirement (Choose 1) | ||
| CJ100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| EC110 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
| PS140 | American Government | 3 |
| PY100 | Personal Adjustment | 3 |
| PY120 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PY125 | Interpersonal Relations | 3 |
| SO130 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| WG101 | Introduction to Women and Gender Studies | 3 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts Requirement (Choose 1) | ||
| ASL100 | American Sign Language | 4 |
| CH110 | CHamoru I | 4 |
| CO125 | Introduction to Human Communication & Speech | 3 |
| ED265 | Culture & Education in Guam | 3 |
| EN210 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| HI121 | History of World Civilization I | 3 |
| HI122 | History of World Civilization II | 3 |
| HI176 | Guam History | 3 |
| HM110 | Introduction to Community Services | 3 |
| HM201 | Social Welfare & Development: Global Challenges | 3 |
| HU120 | Pacific Cultures | 3 |
| HU220 | Guam Cultures & Legends | 3 |
| JA110 | Japanese I | 4 |
| KE110 | Korean I | 4 |
| PI101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| TH101 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| VC101 | Introduction to Visual Communications | 3 |
| Total | 19-21 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
| CT100 OR SU100 | Introduction to Construction Trades (CT100) OR Survey Drafting (SU100) | 3 |
| AE103 | Basic Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| AE121 | Technical Engineering Drawing I | 3 |
| AE122 | Technical Engineering Drawing II | 3 |
| AE138 | Building Codes, Specifications & Construction Management | 3 |
| AE150 | Computer Aided Drafting I (CAD I) | 3 |
| AE160 | Computer Aided Drafting II (CAD II) | 3 |
| AE170 | Revit Architecture Essentials | 3 |
| CE211 | Plane Surveying I | 3 |
| CE215 | Construction Procedures | 3 |
| CE225 | Construction Planning & Estimating | 3 |
| MA161B | College Algebra & Trigonometry I | 3 |
| EN194 | Technical Communication | 3 |
| OR101 Introduction to Engineering Technology OR CS101Introduction to Computer Systems & Information Technology |
3 | |
| Program Total | 61-63 | |
Course Sequence by Semester
| Year 1 | |||||
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| EN___ | English Composition Requirement | 3-4 | AE121 | Technical Engineering Drawing I | 3 |
| MA161A | College Algebra & Trigonometry I | 3 | AE150 | Comp. Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| AE103 | Basic Blueprint Reading | 3 | MA161B | College Algebra & Trigonometry II | 3 |
| CT100 OR SU100 |
Intro.to Construction Trades OR Surveying Drafting |
3 | SI141 | Applied Physics I | 4 |
| CS151 | Windows Application | 3 | OR101 OR CS101 |
Introduction to Engineering Technology OR Introduction to Computer Systems & Information Technology | 3 |
| Total | 15-16 | Total | 16 | ||
| Year 2 | |||||
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 | ||||
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| AE138 | Building Codes, Specifications & Construction Management |
3 | AE122 | Technical Engineering Drawing II | 3 |
| AE160 | Comp. Aided Drafting II | 3 | AE170 | Revit Architecture Essentials | 3 |
| EN194 | Technical Communication | 3 | CE225 | Construction Planning & Estimating | 3 |
| CE211 | Plane Surveying I | 3 | Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| CE215 | Construction Procedures | 3 | Humanities & Fine Arts | 3-4 | |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15-16 | ||
| PROGRAM TOTAL | 61-63 | ||||
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