Architectural Engineering & CAD Technologies   

Recommended: High School mechanical drawing

Designed for students interested in technical drawing. This course is an introduction to the very basic manual drafting practices, procedures, equipment use, lettering, and architectural symbols. Orthographic projection, pictorial drawings, sectional views, dimensioning, screw threads, and weld symbols will also be covered. (6 lec/lab hrs.)

PreReq: Placement in Eng 20R or placement in ESL 9

CoReq: AEC 80, and AEC 115, and AEC 118 (or prior completion of any)

Recommended: mechanical drawing and computer keyboarding experience

Designed for students interested in CAD drawing. This course is designed for the student with no computer aided (CAD) experience. Introduction to AutoCAD’s basic drawing commands will be the focus including features, functions, and operations such as lines, arcs, circles, symbols, text, dimensions, and editing/modifying objects will be explored. (6 lec/lab hrs.)

PreReq: AEC 110B; and Eng 51 or Eng 21 or Eng 22 or ESL 15

CoReq: AEC 120, and AEC 123, and AEC 127 (or prior completion of any)

Designed for students interested in CAD drawing. Advanced application to design and draw construction plans utilizing AutoCAD LT 98. Students will set up drawing sheets for plotting using paper space and model space and applications including how to extract information about a drawing. Manipulation of 3-D drawing commands will also be introduced if program is available. (2 lec/lab hrs.)

PreReq: Placement in Eng 20R or in ESL 9

Recommended: Placement in Eng 22, keyboarding skills, access to a computer with Internet

Designed for students interested in the architectural field. Overview of the architectural profession to include professional ethics, industry organizational structure, licensing and its educational requirements, typical framework of architectural firms, compensation, model codes, awarding of contracts and legal requirements for construction projects, project administration, professional organizations, and career opportunities in related fields. Also covers the work of significant architects and the importance of the creative thinking process and its application to basic design theory. Exercises emphasize the development of basic skills used in the design of simplified architectural projects. (4 lec/lab hrs.)

PreReq: Placement in Eng 20R or in ESL 9; and Math 50 or higher

CoReq: AEC 110B or prior completion

Recommended: Placement in Eng 22, keyboarding skills, access to a computer with Internet

An introductory course of the concepts of plane surveying including the use, adjustment, and maintenance of the engineering field equipment. Emphasis will be on accuracy in performing fieldwork, free-hand lettering, and the use of the engineering scales for conventions, site and plot plans. Civil Engineering drawings using AutoCAD will be explored. (2 lec/lab hrs.)

PreReq: Eng 51 or Eng 21 or Eng 22 or ESL 15

CoReq: AEC 110B or prior completion

Recommended: Access to a computer with Internet

A broad survey of materials and products used in the building industry including concrete, masonry, wood, metals, electrical and mechanical systems and other topics based on the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) format. Emphasis on construction and materials in Hawai‘i including their nature, characteristic, variety and uses. (6 lec/lab hrs.)

PreReq: AEC 118

CoReq: AEC 110C or prior completion

A core course in basic building construction and common construction drawings. Foundation, framing, finishes, roofs, architectural dimensions, materials symbols, drawings conventions, and more will be covered. An AutoCAD course that applies procedures from AED 110B, AEC 110C, and AEC 118. (6 lec/lab hrs.)

PreReq: Math 66

CoReq: AEC 120 or prior completion

Architectural design concepts, application of AutoCAD, study models, sketching, and group critiqued presentations of design will be introduced. Application of AEC 110B, 118, and 120 are incorporated. A structural model of a three-bedroom residence will be constructed. (6 lec/lab hrs.)

PreReq: AEC 117; and Math 66; and Eng 51 or Eng 21 or Eng 22 or ESL 15

CoReq: AEC 110C or prior completion

Introduction to civil engineering drawing including maps, surveys, contours and profiles, site plans, site utilities, and land excavation. Also included are AutoCAD drawings to alter site contours, retain site areas, and flanking cut-and-fill gradients for roadways. (6 lec/lab hrs.)

PreReq: AEC 120

CoReq: AEC 131 and AEC 138 (or prior completion of either)

Advanced study and application of materials and methods of construction specifically related to two-story dwellings. Projects utilize light wood, steel, and/or masonry construction principles and practices. Course includes basic residential planning, drafting expressions, structural details and complete working drawings of a two-story dwelling. All drawing is done using AutoCAD. (1 lec hr., 6 lab hrs.)

CoReq: AEC 130 or prior completion

This course explores the ramifications of codes on building project. Construction codes are used to produce project drawings that meet zoning, building and accessibility requirements. (2 lec hrs.)

PreReq: AEC 123 and AEC 135

CoReq: AEC 134 or prior completion

Perception, design and communication is explored through human perception, multi-sensory reception, interpretation of sensory input by the brain and emotional and cultural factors. Elements and principles of basic two- and three-dimensional design concepts. Formal/spatial exercises that explore elements, surfaces, measure and order in both graphic and architectural contexts. Analytical exercises which examine both existing and self-created orders and studio activities involving thinking, reading, writing, drafting, model making, and especially drawing (freehand, with instruments and computer). (8 lec/lab hrs.)

PreReq: AEC 118

CoReq: AEC 131 and AEC 133 (or prior completion of either)

An introduction to AutoDesk 3D Studio VIZ (if available), a high-end 3D modeling and rendering program primarily aimed at building design. Topics include the user interface, basic modeling concepts, object creation, material rendering, and lighting. The student will construct several 3D computer models. (If the software AutoDesk 3D Studio VIZ is not available, a generic 3D rendering program, possibly “Punch 5-in-1 Home Design will be substituted.) (2 lec/lab hrs.)

PreReq: Eng 22 or ESL 15 or placement in Eng 100; and Eng 21 or placement in Eng 102

Philosophical development of society’s physical fabric as revealed by the range of representative physical designs. (3 lec hrs.)

PreReq: AEC 127

CoReq: AEC 134 and AEC 138 (or prior completion of either)

This course expands on AEC 117 and AEC 127. Emphasis will focus on measuring horizontal distances, on steep slopes, alignment between points, and mistakes and errors in measuring distances. Also included will be the horizontal circle, digital verniers used in measuring angles, instrument set-up, measuring vertical angles, setting points on line and intersection of lines. (2 lec/lab hrs.)

CoReq: AEC 131 or prior completion

Introduction to structural drawing for building construction and includes load analysis, concrete and steel plan and detail drawings, and wood frame design. Drawings to be done with AutoCAD. Emphasis on floor and roof framing, lintels and beams, and posts and columns. Goals is to develop in students a sense and basic understanding of structures in building construction. (2 lec/lab hrs.)

PreReq: AEC 130

CoReq: AEC 141B or prior completion

A core course that includes the theory and practice involved in producing and organizing working drawings using CAD for multi-family and/or commercial projects. Students are exposed to design, layout and construction methods used in steel, concrete, masonry and wood systems. Independent research emphasized. (6 lec/lab hrs.)

CoReq: AEC 140 or prior completion

Preliminary and detail planning of service and mechanical equipment and facilities in multi-family and/or commercial buildings. Topics include energy, thermal control, plumbing and electrical systems, and vertical transportation equipment. (2 lec/lab hrs.)

PreReq: AEC 134

Materials, Design & Communication. Hands-on exploration of various materials and construction techniques and as introduction to various design processes as systematic approaches to solving architectural/environmental design problems. Analysis of architecture as the creation of spaces generated by human needs and aspirations and developing concepts to explore and achieve innovative solutions responding to these needs. Studio activities involving thinking, reading, writing, model making and a variety of communication techniques with emphasis on the delineation of 3-D spaces using perspective drawing techniques, light notation and computer modeling. (8 lec/lab hrs.)

PreReq: AEC 137

CoReq: AEC 141B and AEC 147 (or prior completion of either)

This course will introduce the student to ArcView’s software for Geographic Information System (GIS), a data gathering program, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for data gathering of points, lines, features, and areas. (2 lec/lab hrs.)

CoReq: AEC 144 or prior completion

This course will use the information gathered in the surveys conducted in AEC 137. Emphasis will focus on topographic contour drawings including uses of contours, contour intervals, determining elevations/grades, contours for cut and fill, excavations for buildings, volumes of cut and fill, and profile sections. (4 lec/lab hrs.)

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