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Architectural Engineering Technology Degree
(One-year certificate also available)

Catalog Year 2009-2010

MHCC Faculty Advisor:
Mike Brayson: 503-491-7118 - Room AC 2572 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 which include; building design, construction management, inspection, quality control, materials sales, and technical support. Architectural engineering technicians could 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. The AET program also offers a one-year certificate for those successfully completing the first three terms of the two-year AAS degree. Contact the AET adviser for more information.

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
ET120	Architectural Drawing	3
ET123	Introduction to Engineering Technology	3
ART231	Drawing I or Related Elective¹	3
MTH95	Intermediate Algebra with Right Triangle Trigonometry²	5
WR121	English Composition	3
17
Second Quarter (Winter)
ET135	Practical Descriptive Geometry	3
ET144	Computer Applications in Engineering Technology	3
ET154	Computer Aided Design I³	3
MTH111	Pre-Calculus I: Elementary Functions²	5
WR122	English Composition: Critical Thinking³	3
17
Third Quarter (Spring)
ET130	Architectural CAD Drawing	3
ET150	Plane Surveying or Related Elective	3-4
MTH112	Pre-Calculus II: Trigonometry/Geometry²	5
WR227	Technical Report Writing	3
	Human Relations requirement	3-4
17-19
Fourth Quarter (Fall)
ET204	Computer Aided Design II³	3
ET221	Statics	4
ET227	Engineering Project Management	4
PH201	General Physics I or CH104 General,Organic, and Biological Chemistry I or G201 Principles of Geology	4-5
15-16
Fifth Quarter (Winter)
ET231	Basic Strengths of Materials	4
ET240	Project Design I	3
ET261	Concrete Construction Design	3
	Health and Physical Education requirement‡	3
13
Sixth Quarter (Spring)
ET250	Project Design II	3
ET262	Mechanics of Soils	3
ET263	Structures	4
ET265	Site Development	3
WE280ET	Cooperative Education Internship or Related Electives	3-4
16-17

1 See page 56 for a list of related electives (AET)
2 MTH60, MTH65, MTH95 may be substituted for MTH95, 111, 112 for Certificate only.
3 ET161 and ET162 may be substituted for ET154. ET163 and ET164; or ET175, ET176, ET177, and ET179 may b e substituted for ET204.

‡ See pages 7-10 of the printed catalog.

Your Curriculum

Architectural Engineering Technology Degree (One-year certificate also available)

Program Outcomes

Architectural Engineering Technology Degree
(One-year certificate also available)