The Architectural and Engineering Technology (AET) program provides entry-level skills, continuing education, and advanced technical skills in several specialized fields, including computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), 3-D modeling, and rendering. The AET program offers four Undergraduate Certificates in the specialized areas of Architectural Drafting, Civil Drafting, Mechanical & Electrical Drafting, and Structural Drafting, and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Architectural and Engineering Technology which encompasses all of these fields.
Students are trained to become skilled workers on architectural and engineering design teams. AET certificate and degree graduates are employed as drafters or technicians and work in private industry as well as municipal, state, or federal agencies. Drafters and technicians work in support of professional architects and engineers to produce the technical drawings used by construction workers to build everything from roads and bridges, to homes and office buildings, to oil and gas pipelines. Their drawings provide the visual guidelines that show the technical details of the products and structures to be constructed. These drawings specify dimensions, materials to be used, and procedures to be followed. Drafters and technicians fill in technical details by using drawings, rough sketches, specifications, codes, and calculations previously made by engineers, surveyors, or architects. They use technical handbooks, tables, calculators, and computers to do this. Because many drafters and technicians may assist in design work, creativity is desirable. Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others is also important as they are part of a team of architects, engineers, and other technicians.
Many of the courses and requirements of the AET programs are applicable for the Construction Management program.
Information about the AET program can be obtained at the University Center (UC) Room 130 or call 907-786-6423.
Morning and afternoon path course sequences are available.
