Architectural Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma

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• Objectives
  The Architectural Technology program prepares students for careers in the construction industry, working with architects, engineers, builders, contractors and municipal building departments. Using state-of-the-art computer technology, students prepare designs, construction drawings and specifications needed to communicate with clients, construction professionals and approval authorities. Student activities include preparing drawings for residential, industrial, commercial and institutional building types. Students are introduced to building materials, construction methods, structural design, mechanical and electrical services, building codes, contracts, specifications, and the business environment for providing design and construction services. Centennial's Architectural Technology program places a strong emphasis on protecting the environment, energy conservation and sustainable design and construction strategies.
• Practical experience
  There is an optional co-op aspect associated with this program.
• Academic title
  Architectural Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma
• Course description
  Semester 1 Courses
  Course Code     Course Name     Lecture     Lab
  ARCH-101     Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 1     1 hr     8 hrs
  ENVR-101     Environment 1     2 hrs     
  MATM-101     Materials and Methods 1     2 hrs     
  MATH-111     Mathematics for Architecture 1     3 hrs     
  MATH-154     Microcomputer Applications for Technology 1         3 hrs
  COMM-170/171     College Communication 2 / (ESL)     3 hrs     
  ELECT     Elective     3 hrs     
  Semester 2 Courses
  Course Code     Course Name     Lecture     Lab
  ARCH-121     Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 2     1 hr     8 hrs
  ARAP-124     Applied Physics     3 hrs     
  ENVR-123     Environment 2     2 hrs     
  MATM-122     Materials and Methods 2     2 hrs     
  MATH-112     Mathematics for Architecture 2     3 hrs     
  GNED-500     Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action     3 hrs     
  Semester 3 Courses
  Course Code     Course Name     Lecture     Lab
  ACHS-204     Construction Health & Safety     2 hrs     
  ARCH-201     Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 3     1 hr     8 hrs
  ARBC-205     Builders and Contractors     3 hrs     
  ENVR-203     Environment 3     2 hrs     
  MATM-202     Materials and Methods 3     2 hrs     
  GNED-158     History of Western Architecture     3 hrs     
  Semester 4 Courses
  Course Code     Course Name     Lecture     Lab
  ARBS-222     Building Services 1     2 hrs     
  ARCH-221     Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 4     1 hr     8 hrs
  ARGR-224     Architectural Graphics         2 hrs
  ARST-305     Structures     3 hrs     
  ENVR-223     Environment 4     2 hrs     
  ELECT     Elective     3 hrs     
  Semester 5 Courses
  Course Code     Course Name     Lecture     Lab
  ARBS-302     Building Services 2     2 hrs     
  ARBW-307     Business Writing     2 hrs     
  ARCH-301     Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 5     1 hr     10 hrs
  ARPE-306     Program Elective-Community Design I     3 hrs     
  ARPT-304     Advanced Presentation Techniques         2 hrs
  ARPM-225     Project Management     3 hrs     
  ENVR-303     Environment 5     2 hrs     
  Semester 6 Courses
  Course Code     Course Name     Lecture     Lab
  ARBL-324     Building Within the Municipality     2 hrs     
  ARCH-321     Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 6     1 hr     10 hrs
  ARCL-322     Contracts, Law and Professional Practice & Ethics     2 hrs     
  ARPE-326     Program Elective - Community Design II     2 hrs     
  ARSW-325     Specification Writing & Contracts         2 hrs
  ENVR-323     Environment 6     2 hrs     
  
  Minimum C grade required for Technologist.
  
  ** Minimum 2.0 GPA required for entry into semester
  u MATH-111 & COMM-170/171 must be successfully completed before the start of semester 3.
  Note: Students have completed all courses in semester 4 will have all the prerequisites requirements for courses in semester 5 & 6.

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