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Associate of Science in Pre-Architectural Drafting

Total Credit Hours: 61-63


About Associate of Science in Pre-Architectural Drafting

The A.S. in Pre-Architectural Drafting covers pre-architecture, building materials and properties, technical drafting, basic Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), architectural computer modeling, and an introductory engineering course. This program prepares students for entry-level employment as CADD operators, draftsmen/women, architect assistants, or as a bridge to enter a career as an Architect. Graduates are prepared for the professional workforce with sound theoretical knowledge, relevant computer technology, and hands-on experience. 

Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):

Upon successful completion of the AS in Pre-Architectural Drafting program, students will be able to:

  1. Design and draft projects ranging from two to three dimensional designs for commercial and residential buildings.
  2. View, print, edit, and create variations of two and three dimensional electronic designs.
  3. Emulate a professional work ethic needed in the architectural engineering industry.
  4. Create an electronic portfolio that represents proficiency in the development of two and three dimensional computer aided designs.

     

General Education Requirements

Course

Course Name

Credits

EN110 OR EN110A

Freshman Composition OR Freshman Composition with Instructional Lab

3-4

MA161A

College Algebra & Trigonometry I

3

SI141

Applied Physics I

4

CS151

Windows Application

3

Social & Behavioral Science Requirement (Choose 1)

CJ100

Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

EC110

Principles of Economics

3

PS140

American Government

3

PY100

Personal Adjustment

3

PY120

General Psychology

3

PY125

Interpersonal Relations

3

SO130

Introduction to Sociology

3

WG101

Introduction to Women and Gender Studies

3

Humanities & Fine Arts Requirement (Choose 1)

ASL100

American Sign Language I

4

CH110

CHamoru I

4

CO125

Introduction to Human Communication and Speech

3

ED265

Culture and Education in Guam

3

EN210

Introduction to Literature

3

HI121

History of World Civilization I

3

HI122

History of World Civilization II

3

HI176

Guam History

3

HM110

Introduction to Community Services

3

HM201

Social Welfare & Development: Global Challenges

3

HU120

Pacific Cultures

3

HU220

Guam Cultures and Legends

3

JA110

Japanese I

4

KE110

Korean I

4

PI101

Introduction to Philosophy

3

TH101

Introduction to Theatre

3

VC101

Introduction to Visual Communications

3

TOTAL

19-21

Major Requirements

Course

Course Name

Credits

CT100 OR SU100Introduction to Construction Trades OR Surveying Drafting

3

AE103Basic Blueprint Reading

3

AE121 Technical Engineering Drawing I

3

AE122 Technical Engineering Drawing II

3

AE138 Building Codes, Specifications & Construction Management

3

AE150Computer Aided Drafting I

3

AE160 Comp Aided Drafting II

3

AE170 Revit Architecture Essentials

3

CE211 Plane Surveying I

3

CE215 Construction Procedures

3

CE225 Construction Planning & Estimating

3

MA161BCollege Algebra & Trigonometry II

3

EN194 Technical Communication

3

OR101 OR CS101Introduction to Engineering Technology OR Introduction to Computer Systems & Information Technology

3

Total

42

PROGRAM TOTAL

61-63



 

Course Sequence by Semester

Year 1

Semester 1

Semester 2

Course #

Course Name

Credits

Course #

Course Name

Credits

EN110 OR EN110AFreshman Composition OR Freshman Composition with Instructional Laboratory

3-4

AE121

Technical Engineering Drawing I

3

MA161ACollege Algebra & Trigonometry I

3

AE150

Comp. Aided Drafting I

3

AE103Basic Blueprint Reading

3

MA161B

College Algebra & Trigonometry II

3

CT100 OR SU100Introduction to Construction Trades OR Surveying Drafting

3

SI141

Applied Physics I

4

CS151Windows Application

3

OR101 OR CS101

Introduction to Engineering Technology OR Introduction to Computer Systems & Information Technology

3

Total

15-16

 

Total

16

Year 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Course #

Course Name

Credits

Course #

Course Name

Credits

AE138

Building Codes, Specifications & Construction Management

3

AE122

Technical Engineering Drawing II

3

AE160

Comp. Aided Drafting II

3

AE170

Revit Architecture Essentials

3

EN194

Technical Communication

3

CE225

Construction Planning & Estimating

3

CE211

Plane Surveying I

3

 

Social & Behavioral Sciences

3

CE215

Construction Procedures

3

 

Humanities & Fine Arts

3-4

 

Total

15

 

Total

15-16

PROGRAM TOTAL 

61-63


General Education Requirements
CourseCourse NameCredits
English (Choose 1)
EN110AFreshman Composition with Instructional Lab4
EN110Freshman Composition3
CourseCourse NameCredits
MA161ACollege Algebra & Trigonometry I3
CS151Windows Applications3
 Social & Behavioral Sciences3
SI141Applied Physics I4
 Humanities & Fine Arts3
Major Requirements
CourseCourse NameCredits
AE103 Basic Blueprint Reading3
AE121 Technical Engineering Drawing I3
AE122 Technical Engineering Drawing II3
AE138Building Codes, Specifications & Construction Management3
AE150 Computer Aided Drafting I (CAD I)3
AE160 Computer Aided Drafting II (CAD II)3
AE170Revit Architecture Essentials3
CE211 Properties of Materials3
CE215 Construction Procedures3
CE225 Construction Planning & Estimating3
EN194Technical Communication3
CT100
SU100
Introduction to Construction Trades OR
Surveying Drafting
3
MA161B College Algebra & Trigonometry I3
OR101 OR CS101 Introduction to Engineering Technology OR Introduction to Computer Systems 
& Information Technology
3
Program Total61-63


2024-2025 College Catalog


Recognizing the necessity for students to succeed in the complex and rapidly changing workplace, Guam Community College offers a general education curriculum that introduces students to major areas of knowledge and methods of inquiry. All degree programs require an interdisciplinary general education component that promotes the development of intellectual skills that enable students to become effective learners and informed citizens. Critical thinking, the use of language and computation, appropriate social skills, global awareness and respect for diverse opinions are among the learning outcomes provided in the general education requirements of each program.

Guam Community College believes that general education provides the academic foundation necessary for students to achieve their life goals. General education is intended to offer students a breadth of quality student learning experiences, encourage their respect for cultural heritage, promote their ethical and responsible social behavior and facilitate their life-long learning.

The General Education program strives to foster student learning and skill development in civic engagement, critical thinking, understanding of the relationship between the individual and society, information literacy, oral communication, quantitative reasoning, and written communication.

Guam Community College believes that high quality general education opportunities for all citizens are necessary for democratic principles and practices to exist and for a sound economy to flourish. The College continually scrutinizes the general education curriculum in order to assure that all degrees and certificates granted by the College support this vision of general education and that it serves as a means to inspire hope, opportunity and responsibility in all its constituencies.

Requirements for General Education follow the options described below. Students declared prior to fall 2010 will follow the requirements indicated in the applicable catalog in which they first declared their major program at the College.
 

Notes on General Education requirements

Students are advised to check the requirements for their specific programs before taking General Education courses.
Courses chosen to meet the general education requirements may not be used to meet the Major Requirements of a student’s specific degree program.

The list contains courses with pre-requisites, so students should make their choices carefully and thoughtfully. Students may consult a counselor or an academic advisor for guidance in choosing any of the course options listed.


IMPORTANT NOTE: Some programs require different levels of coursework to meet General Education requirements, please review the individual programs for more information.

GENERAL EDUCATION
Scope 1: Skills for and Application of Lifelong Learning
Freshman Composition (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3-4 credits)
Course #Course NameCredits
EN 110Freshman Composition3
EN110AFreshman Composition with Instructional Lab4
EN 111Writing for Research3
Mathematics (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3-4 credits)*
Course #Course NameCredits
MA 110AFinite Mathematics3
MA 115Fundamentals of College Algebra3
MA 161ACollege Algebra & Trigonometry I3
*Any college level math will be considered for the completion of this category
Literacy for Life Skills (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3 credits)
Course #Course NameCredits
CO 110Critical Thinking for Civic Engagement3
CS 151Windows Applications
CS 152Macintosh Applications
Scope 2: Broad Comprehension of the Development of Knowledge, Practice and Interpretation
Humanities & Fine Arts (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3-4 credits)*
Course #Course NameCredits
ASL 100American Sign Language I4
CH 110Chamorro I4
ED 265Culture & Education in Guam3
CO 125Introduction to Human Communication and Speech3
EN 210Introduction to Literature3
HI 121World Civilization (Pre-historic Time to 1500)3
HI 122World Civilization (1500 to Present Time)3
HI 176Guam History3
HM 110Introduction to Community Services3
HM 201Social Welfare & Development3
HU 120Pacific Cultures3
HU 220Guam Cultures & Legends3
JA 110Japanese I4
KE 110Korean I4
PI 101Introduction to Philosophy3
TH 101Introduction to the Theater3
VC 101Introduction to Visual Communications3
*Any foreign language, humanities, or fine arts course will be considered for the completion of this category
Natural & Physical Sciences (Choose one course and the corresponding lab from the following to meet the required 4 credits)**
Course #Course NameCredits
SI 101/101LIntroduction to Chemistry (3) & Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory (1)4
SI 103/103LIntroduction to Marine Biology (3) & Introduction to Marine Biology Laboratory (1)
SI 105/105LIntroduction to Physical Geology (3) & Introduction to Physical Geology Laboratory (1)
SI 110/110LEnvironmental Biology (3) & Environmental Biology Laboratory (1)
SI 141Applied Physics I
SI 150/150LIntroduction to Microbiology (3) & Introduction to Microbiology Laboratory (1)
SI131/131LHuman Anatomy & Physiology I (3) & Human Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory (1)
SI132/132LHuman Anatomy & Physiology II (3) & Human Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory (1)
**The exception to this would be SI141 which does not include a laboratory requirement
Scope 3: Preparation for and Acceptance of Responsible Participation in Civil Society
Social & Behavioral Sciences (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3 credits)
Course #Course NameCredits
EC 110Principles of Economics3
PS140American Government3
PY 100Personal Adjustment3
PY 120General Psychology3
PY 125Interpersonal Relations3
SO 130Introduction to Sociology3
CJ 100Introduction to Criminal Justice3
WG 101Introduction to Women and Gender Studies3
*Any social and behavioral science course will be considered for the completion of this category
Minimum General Education Requirements19

2024-2025 College Catalog


This suggested sequence of courses is based on the 2024-2025 College Catalog. 
 

Year 1 
Semester 1Semester 2 
CourseCourse NameCreditsCourseCourse NameCredits 
AE103 Basic Blueprint Reading3AE121Technical Engineering Drawing I3 
CT100 OR
SU100
Introduction to Construction Trades OR
Surveying Drafting
3AE150Computer Aided Design & Drafting I3 
CS151Windows Application3MA161BCollege Algebra & Trigonometry II3 
MA161ACollege Algebra & Trigonometry I3SI141Applied Physics I4 
EN___English Requirement3-4OR101 OR
CS101
Intorduction to Engineering
Technology OR Introduction
to Computer Systems &
Information Technology 
3 
Total15-16
 
Total16 
Year 2 
Semester 3Semester 4 
CourseCourse NameCreditsCourseCourse NameCredits 
AE138Building codes, Specifications & Construction Management3AE122Technical Engineering Drawing II3 
AE160Computer Aided Design & Draft II3AE170Revit Architecture Essentials3 
CE211Plane Surveying I3CE225Construction Planning & Estimating3 
CE215Construction Procedures3 Humanities & Fine Arts3-4 
EN194Technical Communication3 Social and Behavioral Sciences3 
 Total15
 
Total15-16 
Program Total61-63


2024-2025 College Catalog




Upon successful completion of the AS in Pre-Architectural Drafting program, students will be able to:

  1. Design and draft projects ranging from two to three dimensional designs for commercial and residential buildings.

  2. View, print, edit, and create variations of two and three dimensional electronic designs.

  3. Emulate a professional work ethic needed in the architectural engineering industry.

  4. Create an electronic portfolio that represents proficiency in the development of two and three dimensional computer aided designs.

Abhay Godhania

Major: Associate of Science in Pre-Architectural Drafting and a Certificate in Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CADD).

"GCC prepared me technically through writing and math. The classes cover the right amount of material that I can take with me. My advisor and the faculty at GCC are supportive and have always kept in touch even after graduating from Oklahoma State University in 2019. I now work as an engineer in Oklahoma City."


CE215 Construction Procedures

A study of construction organization, building codes, foundations, construction materials, methods and techniques of cast-in-place reinforced concrete, precast and pre-stressed concrete, steel and masonry construction, wood and plastics, thermal and moisture protection and building equipment.

CE225 Construction Planning & Estimating

This course covers methods of estimating construction costs including excavation, highway, structures, piling and foundations; methods to determine qualities of materials, equipment, labor, and money required for construction projects; characteristics and capabilities of work equipment; methods of obtaining unit cost of in place construction; and field reporting practices and responsibilities of field inspection.

AE160 Comp Aided Design & Draft II

This course builds on the topics covered in AE150 and presents intermediate editing techniques. This course covers the fundamentals of how to utilize Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) to create and manage a set of construction documents for a single building project. Students will gain knowledge and practical experience leading to entry-level jobs by performing many of the duties of an architectural or engineering CADD operator.


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