Massasoit - Architectural Technology

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Architectural Technology

Course Information

The changing economy has dictated a steady growth in the share of the labor market taken by construction-related personnel. Building design and construction services occupy an increasing share of the job market. The Architectural Technology program is designed to develop marketable competence in a wide variety of skills within the building design profession. Leading objectives include developing the ability to apply technology to building design and to communicate practical solutions. This comprehensive program prepares the student in architectural and graphic design and the application of structural and heavy construction principles. The ability to apply codes to building design is developed, while emphasizing life safety. Skills in applying steel framing, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and other engineering principles to building design are also stressed. Analysis of construction materials, understanding job management, scheduling, specifications, and application of contract documents to typical building construction round out the curriculum.

Course Outcomes
Construction Management | Construction Planning | Lighting & Acoustics | Plumbing & Heating

What is Architectural Technology?
In simple terms, it is defined as the study of design, systems, and construction pertaining to the science of building. This includes the many exciting and creative courses of instruction, which prepare the graduate to readily obtain employment in many sectors. Graduates who would like to work in the architectural phase are gainfully employed as designers, job captains, CAD operators, and estimators. Completion of our "Architectural Program", also offers graduates an opportunity continue their education at several of the fine architectural schools in Massachusetts and out of state.

Why now?
Construction is one the largest industries in the United States. This requires staffing of architectural offices with talented and educated persons with the knowledge gained from courses such as "Architectural Design, Methods and Materials of Construction", "Architectural Detail Drawings, and Working Drawings I and II". As for graduates who would rather be employed in the field with building contractors, the Building Codes and Construction Management', and "Estimating" courses have been very beneficial in potential growth within a company.

Career Opportunities
Our graduates are now successfully self employed or employed as

Architects	Estimators	Construction Management Personnel
Contractor Support Personnel	Interior Designers	Educators
House Designers	Construction Coordinators	Self Employed Contractors
Building Inspectors	Project Managers

A dual enrollment in Massasoit Community College and Ironworkers Local 7 Apprenticeship Program "Heavy Construction Technology" prepares graduates to enter the fields of Steel and Concrete Erection. Students will study and gain work experience in such technical tasks as welding, placing reinforced steel, erecting structural steel and ornamental iron and rigging as well training in job site safety.

A new opportunity being offered is dual enrollment in Massasoit Community College and the Ironworkers Local 7 Apprenticeship Program. Under this agreement, the Ironworkers Apprentice can sign up for this dual program while preparing to meet the challenges of the heavy construction industry.

Architectural Option
First Year
Semester One	Credits	Semester Two	Credits
English Composition I (ENGL101+)	3	English Composition II (ENGL102+)	3
Physics I ^*	3/4	Technical Mathematics I ( MATH 141+) or higher	3
Computer Aided Drafting (ENGT107)	3	Physics II ^**	3/4
Methods and Materials of Construction (ARCH107)	3	Working Drawings II (ARCH122+)	3
Graphic Communication (ARCH106)	1	Construction Planning (ARCH230+)	3
Working Drawings I (ARCH121)	3
Second Year
Semester Three	Credits	Semester Four	Credits
Technical Mathematics II (MATH142+) or higher	3	Social Science Elective	3
Building Codes & Construction Management (ARCH207)	4	Light & Acoustics (ARCH 214+)	4
Site Development (ARCH115+)	3	Applied Structural Design (ARCH217+)	4
Plumbing and Heating Systems(ARCH204+)	4	Estimating (ARCH252+)	3
Architectural Detail Drawings (ARCH251+)	3	Architectural Design (ARCH226+) or Architectural Tech Internship (ARCH401+)	3

+ Course has a pre- and/or co-requisite. See course description for details.
~ Developmental courses cannot be used for graduation requirements. Please see reverse side for more information.
^ Must be a two-course sequence.
* Concept of Tech Physics I (PHYS 132+), Technical Physics I (PHYS 141+), College Physics I (PHYS 151+), or General Physics I (PHYS 162+)
** Concept of Tech Physics II (PHYS 133+), Technical Physics II (PHYS 142+), College Physics II (PHYS 152+), or General Physics II (PHYS 163+)

1. A minimum of 64 semester hours and 20 courses is required for graduation.
2. The same course may not be used as two different course requirements.

Graduation Requirement
Computer Keyboarding Competency may be fulfilled by taking CTIM 100, CTIM 148, or passing the keyboarding competency exam.

Last Update: August 18, 2011

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