Architectural and Engineering Design Technology

This program prepares you for employment and technical skills in architectural, visual and civil engineering technology industries.

You will develop an understanding of the principles of drafting, architectural drafting, civil drafting, layout and design, application of the latest drawing software programs, current knowledge of building standards and codes as well as construction materials and specifications. 

But if you're interested in becoming a licensed architect, you'll want to explore our Architecture program, which prepares you for transferability and licensure in architecture.

Specialization: Architectural and Engineering Design Technology

The Architectural and Engineering Design Technology degree is designed to provide a pathway to the fields of architectural, visual and civil engineering technologies and to assist students in preparing architectural and structural construction documents, such as: residential projects, schools, office spaces and commercial/industrial buildings. In addition, the students develop skills in the production of presentational free-hand drawings, working models and various computer generated graphics. These means allow students to utilize specialized CAD software in solving design challenges both technically and graphically.

Specialization: Architectural and Civil Engineering Technology

Students with an Architectural and Civil Engineering Technology degree produce drawings related to the civil engineering profession. Such drawings can include: Topographical Maps, Property Boundary Maps and Surveys, Utility Design Maps (water distribution and sanitary sewer collection), Drainage Plans and Grading Plans. These drawings/plans play an important role in the preparation of a site for the construction of highways, roads, bridges, buildings, parks, lakes, homes and many other developments.

Specialization: Architectural and Visual Technology

Students with an Architectural and Visual Technology degree are trained to create, manipulate, or enhance computerized images. The technician will prepare the imaging needs for architects, engineers, contractors and publication agencies. These images may be applied in every day marketing, communication and design production. Students can utilize their skills not only for the creation of technical documents but also for the creation of computer renderings and animations, digital photographs and video for presentation purposes.

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• Degree Plans

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  Additional Notes

  Prior to completion of the Associate of Applied Science program, the student is expected to have completed 320 hours of an external learning experience - DFTG 1480.

• Faculty

  Name	E-mail	Phone	Location
  Amaya, Jesus L.	jamaya22	956-872-2768	TECH A-218
  Garcia, Jaime	jgarcia_1977	956-872-6129	TECH A-111
  Reyes, Javier	jreyes	956-872-2791	TECH A-227
  Salas, Laura	lsalas	956-872-6178	TECH A-231
  Valdez, Omar	ovaldes	956-872-6157	TECH A-216

  For faculty not listed, please contact the department.

• Staff

  Name	E-mail	Phone	Location
  Jimenez, Johanna - Secretary	jjimen64	956-872-6118	Tech A-212
  Toledo, Manuel - . Lab Coordinator	mtoledoc	956-872-6339	Tech A-223