The purpose of this program is to prepare students and working professionals to collaborate with contractors, architects, engineers, and designers (AEC) as effective members of AEC teams.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 4,729
- Resident Tuition: $ 2,320
- Technology Fees: $ 224
- General Student Fees: $ 300
- Online Course Fee: $ 160
- Books / Course Materials: $ 475 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
- Other Cost / Expenses: $ 1250 (Computer/Internet)
Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.
Hardware: In order to run AutoCAD, Revit, and SolidWorks software, students need a computer with Windows 10 or newer operating system; CPU of 3.3 GHz or higher; 8 GB of RAM, with 16 GB recommended; 30 GB free disk space for download and installation, plus 500 GB or more storage; graphics card capable of 24-bit color and DirectX 11 compliant, such as Nvidia Quadro series, AMD FirePro series, or AMD Radeon series; at least two USB ports; and an external mouse. (A computer with Mac OS can run AutoCAD software, but not Revit or SolidWorks.) A limited number of laptops are available on loan from the LCC Student Helpdesk. In addition, students need a way to store backup copies of all files, such as a flash drive, external hard drive, or cloud service.
Connectivity: Students need a reliable internet connection; a browser such as Google Chrome or Firefox; and a robust antivirus and firewall product such as McAfee or Norton, kept up to date.
Software: Students need Microsoft Office, with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, available free to LCC students. Students will need the current version of AutoCAD, Revit, and SolidWorks software and will get instructions in classes for downloading free educational versions.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Create architectural drawings which follow recognized national standards for format, annotation, lines, and symbols
PLO 2 - Identify the components of a typical set of construction documents
PLO 3 - Analyze forces acting on structures using the concept of equilibrium
PLO 4 - Use graphical methods or simple trigonometry to analyze forces on beams, trusses, and columns
PLO 5 - Describe the basic contracting process for commercial projects
Program Requirements
All courses in a program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass) unless specified otherwise below.
Program Core Courses
Notes
- To view all important info for all programs (grading, total credits, honors, etc.), visit the Programs of Study page.
- This program is fully contained in the Drafting, AAS degree.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is recommended for all applicants to this program.