AAS, Construction and Design, Residential Design
Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science, Construction and Design, Residential Design will provide the student with a foundation of knowledge and skills for the design of residential projects. Completion of the emphasis degree will enhance the employment opportunities with architectural firms that specialize in residential architecture. The successful student upon completion of this degree will satisfy the educational requirements for candidates pursuing a residential designer professional registration as set forth by the Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design.
Recommended Course Schedule
1st semester | Units | |
---|---|---|
AAD 180 | Design Foundation I | 3 |
AAD 181 | Design Foundation I Discussion | 3 |
ADT 105 | Architectural Drafting I | 5 |
English 3 | 3 | |
MATH 108 | Math for Technicians | 3 |
Semester Total | 17 | |
2nd semester | ||
AAD 125 | Construction Drawings and Detailing | 3 |
Communications 3 | 3 | |
Electives: 3 | 6 | |
Diversity 3 | 3 | |
Semester Total | 15 | |
3rd semester | ||
AAD 223 | Graphic Software for Arch, Const, Dsgnr, Planners | 3 |
AAD 280 | Fundamentals of Architecture Design I | 3 |
ADT 230 | Mechanical and Electrical Equip for Buildings | 3 |
ENV 101 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions | 3 | |
Semester Total | 15 | |
4th semester | ||
AAD 265 | Computer Applications in Architecture I | 3 |
AAD 282 | Fundamentals of Architecture Design II | 3 |
CONS 111 | Commercial Building Codes | 3 |
CONS 120 | Print Reading and Specification | 3 |
Elective: Choose 1 transferable unit if needed. | 1 | |
Semester Total | 13 | |
Total Units | 60 |
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See program recommendations or requirements.
AAS degrees are generally non-transfer degrees that are designed for students to enter the workforce.
To earn an AAS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AAS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
General Education Requirements | ||
Communications/English | 6 | |
Recommended: | ||
Composition I | ||
or ENG 100 | Composition Enhanced | |
or ENG 113 | Composition I for International and Multilingual Students | |
Required: | ||
Composition II | ||
or ENG 114 | Composition II For International and Multilingual Students | |
Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
Human Relations | [3] | |
Embedded: | ||
Design Foundation I and Design Foundation I Discussion | ||
Mathematics | 3 | |
Required: | ||
Math for Technicians (or higher) | ||
Science | ||
Required: | ||
ENV 101 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
Additional College Requirements | ||
Diversity 1 | [3] | |
Recommended: | ||
History of the Built Environment | ||
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions | 3 | |
Required, Choose 1 or 2 courses from the following: | ||
Introduction to American Politics | ||
or CH 203 | American Experiences and Constitutional Change | |
US History to 1877 and U. S. History since 1877 | ||
US History to 1877 and Nevada History | ||
US History to 1877 and Nevada Constitution | ||
US History to 1877 and Survey of State and Local Government | ||
Degree Requirements | ||
AAD 125 | Construction Drawings and Detailing | 3 |
CONS 120 | Print Reading and Specification | 3 |
Emphasis Requirements: | ||
AAD 180 | Design Foundation I | 3 |
AAD 181 | Design Foundation I Discussion | 3 |
AAD 223 | Graphic Software for Arch, Const, Dsgnr, Planners | 3 |
AAD 265 | Computer Applications in Architecture I | 3 |
AAD 280 | Fundamentals of Architecture Design I | 3 |
AAD 282 | Fundamentals of Architecture Design II | 3 |
ADT 105 | Architectural Drafting I | 5 |
ADT 230 | Mechanical and Electrical Equip for Buildings | 3 |
CONS 111 | Commercial Building Codes | 3 |
Elective Requirements | ||
Select 7 units from the following: | 7 | |
Fundamentals of Design II | ||
Fundamentals of Design Discussion II | ||
Special Topics in AAD | ||
Design with Climate | ||
Principles of Sociology | ||
Intern in Arch Design Technology | ||
Introduction to Philosophy | ||
Introduction to Architectural Design | ||
Any other AAD or ADT course | ||
Total Units | 60 |
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May also count toward additional college requirements. Please consult with Academic Advisement.
Students completing the degree will:
- Identify and apply residential design theories.
- Prepare basic residential project types demonstrating design and construction and knowledge.
- Synthesize the knowledge and skills that will enable them to meet the educational requirements for candidates pursuing a residential designer processional license.