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Architectural Technology

The Architectural Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist architects, engineers, and construction professionals in developing plans and related documentation for residential and commercial projects in both the private and public sectors. The program of study includes instruction in architectural drafting, computer-assisted drafting, construction materials and methods, environmental systems, codes and standards, structural principles, cost estimation, planning, graphics, and presentation.
Coastal Carolina Community College offers an Associate in Applied Science Degree, a Diploma, and three Certificates. This has been identified as a limited enrollment program and may involve certain deadlines. See an academic counselor for additional information. The appropriate coursework is listed below.

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Curriculum Pathways

▸ Associate in Applied Science (A40100)

Associate in Applied Science (A40100)

Hours Per Week

FALL SEMESTER (1st Year)
Class
Lab
Credit

ACA 111
College Student Success
1
0
1

ARC 111
Introduction to Arch Technology
1
6
3

ARC 112
Constr Matls & Methods
3
2
4

ARC 250
Survey of Architecture
3
0
3

HUM 110
Technology and Society or
3
0
3

HUM 115
Critical Thinking
(3)
0
(3)

MAT 121
Algebra/Trigonometry I
2
2
3

13
10
17

SPRING SEMESTER (1st Year)

ARC 113
Residential Arch Tech
1
6
3

ARC 114
Architectural CAD
1
3
2

ARC 114A
Architectural CAD Lab
0
3
1

ARC 131
Building Codes
2
2
3

ARC 230
Environmental Systems
3
3
4

ENG 111
Writing and Inquiry
3
0
3

10
17
16

SUMMER SEMESTER (1st Year)

ARC 214
Architectural Statics
3
0
3

ARC 221
Architectural 3-D CAD
1
4
3

ARC 264
Digital Architecture
1
3
2

CST 241
Planning/Estimating I
2
2
3

7
9
11

FALL SEMESTER (2nd Year)

ARC 225
Architectural BIM I
1
3
2

ARC 225A
Architectural BIM I Lab
0
3
1

ARC 240
Site Planning
2
2
3

ARC 262
Arch Animation and Video
1
6
3

SST 140
Green Bldg & Design Concepts
3
0
3

SOC 210
Intro to Sociology
3
0
3

10
14
15

SPRING SEMESTER (2nd Year)

ARC 213
Design Project
2
6
4

ARC 231
Arch Presentation
2
4
4

ARC 235
Architectural Portfolio
2
3
3

COM 231
Public Speaking
3
0
3

9
13
14

Total Semester Hours:
73

▸ Diploma (D40100)

Diploma (D40100)

Hours Per Week

FALL SEMESTER
Class
Lab
Credit

ACA 111
College Student Success
1
0
1

ARC 111
Introduction to Arch Technology
1
6
3

ARC 112
Constr Matls and Methods
3
2
4

ARC 250
Survey of Architecture
3
0
3

MAT 121
Algebra/Trigonometry I
2
2
3

10
10
14

SPRING SEMESTER

ARC 113
Residential Arch Tech
1
6
3

ARC 114
Architectural CAD
1
3
2

ARC 114A
Architectural CAD Lab
0
3
1

ARC 131
Building Codes
2
2
3

ARC 230
Environmental Systems
3
3
4

ENG 111
Writing and Inquiry
3
0
3

10
17
16

SUMMER SEMESTER

ARC 214
Architectural Statics
3
0
3

ARC 221
Architectural 3-D CAD
1
4
3

ARC 264
Digital Architecture
1
3
2

CST 241
Planning/Estimating I
2
2
3

7
9
11

Total Semester Hours:
41

▸ Certificates

Architectural Drafting and Design I Certificate (C40100)*

Hours Per Week

FALL SEMESTER
Class
Lab
Credit

ACA 111
College Student Success
1
0
1

ARC 111
Introduction to Architectural Tech
1
6
3

ARC 112
Constr Matls and Methods
3
2
4

ARC 250
Survey of Architecture
3
0
3

HUM 110
Technology and Society or
3
0
3

HUM 115
Critical Thinking
(3)
0
(3)

11
8
14

Total Semester Hours:
14

Architectural Drafting and Design II Certificate (C40100A)*

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of (C40100).

FALL SEMESTER

MAT 121
Algebra/Trigonometry I
2
2
3

2
2
3

SPRING SEMESTER

ARC 113
Residential Arch Tech
1
6
3

ARC 114
Architectural CAD
1
3
2

ARC 114A
Architectural CAD Lab
0
3
1

ARC 131
Building Codes
2
2
3

ARC 230
Environmental Systems
3
3
4

7
17
13

Total Semester Hours:
16

Digital Design Certificate (C40100B)*

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of (C40100).

FALL SEMESTER

MAT 121
Algebra/Trigonometry I
2
2
3

2
2
3

SPRING SEMESTER

ARC 114
Architectural CAD
1
3
2

ARC 114A
Architectural CAD Lab
0
3
1

1
6
3

SUMMER SEMESTER

ARC 214
Architectural Statics
3
0
3

ARC 221
Architectural 3-D CAD
1
4
3

ARC 264
Digital Architecture
1
3
2

CST 241
Planning/Estimating I
2
2
3

7
9
11

Total Semester Hours:
17

*Admission priority given to AAS or diploma-level students.