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2016/2017 fcc catalog
Architectural Computer Aided Design
Certificate (Career)
Provides students with the knowledge and skills required for success in a
career as an architectural CAD drafter, designer, operator, or technician.
Course
Credits
Departmental Requirements
CAD 101 Introduction to AutoCAD I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CAD 102 Introduction to AutoCAD II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CAD 200 Introduction to Architectural Drawing and Design . . . . .
3
CAD 201 Residential Architecture I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
CAD 205 Civil Drafting I with CAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CON 132 Materials & Methods of Construction I . . . . . . . . . .
3
CON 133 Materials & Methods of Construction II . . . . . . . . . .
3
Technical Elective Courses
– choose 8/9 credits from any of the
four areas below: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/9
Architecture/Construction Area
CAD 121 Introduction to Microstation (3)
CAD 130 Introduction to Revit (3)
CAD 202 Residential Architecture II (4)
CAD 204 Introduction to Inventor (3)
CON 101 Introduction to Construction Management (3)
CON 171 Green Building–Introduction to LEED & Other Rating Systems (3)
CON 202 Mechanical and Electrical Systems (3)
CON 204 Construction Project Cost Estimating (3)
CON 210 BIM and Construction Management (3)
Civil Area
CAD 207 Civil Drafting II with CAD (3)
CON 200 Construction Surveying (3)
General Area
INTR 103 Internship (3)
EG 100 Introduction to Engineering Science (3)
Electrical Area (permission of program manager required for Electrical courses)
BLD 141 Electrical Theory & Fundamentals (4)
BLD 142 Basic Electrical Theory & Application (4)
BLD 145 Advanced Electrical Application (4)
BLD 146 Low Voltage & Specialized Systems (4)
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Transfer Note:
FCC has transfer agreements with the following institutions for students
graduating with an A.A.S. in Architectural Computer Aided Design and who
are looking for transfer opportunities. For more information, contact the
Counseling & Advising Office at 301.846.2471.
• University of Maryland University College–B.S. Management Studies
Computer Aided Design Operator
Certificate (Career)
Provides students with the basic knowledge and skills required to succeed in
an entry-level position as an architectural CAD drafter, operator, or technician.
Course
Credits
Departmental Requirements
CAD 101 Introduction to AutoCAD I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CAD 102 Introduction to AutoCAD II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CAD 200 Introduction to Architectural Drawing and Design . . . . .
3
CAD 201 Residential Architecture I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
CAD 205 Civil Drafting I with CAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CON 132 Methods and Materials of Construction I . . . . . . . . .
3
CON 133 Methods and Materials of Construction II . . . . . . . . .
3
Technical Elective Courses
– choose one course from
any of the areas below: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3/4
Architecture/Construction Area
CAD 121 Introduction to Microstation (3)
CAD 130 Introduction to Revit (3)
CAD 202 Residential Architecture II (4)
CAD 204 Introduction to Inventor (3)
CON 101 Introduction to Construction Management (3)
CON 210 BIM and Construction Management (3)
Civil Area
CAD 207 Civil Drafting II with CAD (3)
Electrical Area
(permission of program manager required for
Electrical courses)
BLD 141 Electrical Theory & Fundamentals (4)
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