Architectural Technology, A.A.A.S (Ferris State University-Facility Management)

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Academic Program Code: 610

This program is designed for students to complete an A.A.A.S. in Architectural Technology and transfer to the Facilities Management Program at Ferris State University. Students apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawings and specifications for architectural and related construction projects. Students learn basic construction and materials, building specification and codes, architectural rendering, computer-aided drafting (CAD), architectural blueprint interpretation and documentation, basic layout for mechanical, electrical and plumbing, and building information modeling (BIM).

General Transfer Notes

The coursework needed to complete this program is listed below. The courses transfer and satisfy requirements at Ferris State University.

Students should contact Ferris State University to obtain additional detailed information about transfer requirements. Ferris State University ultimately makes the decisions about how each course will be used to meet the bachelor’s degree requirements. Students should also review the specific admission requirements for Ferris State University and the Facility Management program.

GRCC advisors and faculty are available to help students navigate transfer resources and create an individualized transfer plan, including selection of elective courses, which meets all GRCC and Ferris State University requirements.

Program Notes

Other courses that can be used to meet the MA 108 requirement include the following: MA 107, MA 131, MA 133, MA 134, MA 257.

General Education Courses

Select a minimum of 15 credit hours of coursework from the General Education course list. Select coursework as directed below. Use transfer resources available and advising to select coursework based on Ferris State University requirements.

English Composition and Communications

EN 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
EN 102 - English Composition II Credit Hours: 3

Humanities

AT 270 - History of Architecture Credit Hours: 3

Social Sciences

Select one (1) Social Sciences General Education Elective. You should select courses in alignment with Ferris State University “Self and Society” General Education courses. EC 251 and EC 252 are required for this Ferris program.

EC 251 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
OR
EC 252 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
OR
Social Sciences General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

PH 125 - College Physics I Credit Hours: 5

General Education Total Credit Hours

15 (minimum)

Program Courses

AR 103 - Building Codes and Standards Credit Hours: 2
AR 105 - Construction Materials I Credit Hours: 3
AR 106 - Construction Materials II Credit Hours: 3
AR 112 - Mechanical and Electrical Drafting Credit Hours: 3
AR 119 - Introduction to Architectural CAD Credit Hours: 3
AR 120 - Architectural Working Drawings I Credit Hours: 4
AR 121 - Architectural Working Drawings II Credit Hours: 3
AR 125 - Print Reading and Specifications Credit Hours: 3
AR 129 - Architectural 3D CAD Credit Hours: 3
AR 201 - Architectural Graphics I Credit Hours: 3
AR 202 - Architectural Graphics II Credit Hours: 3
AR 218 - Sustainable Residential Design Credit Hours: 3
COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
OR
COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3
(See Program Notes for alternative Mathematics courses).
MA 108 - Trigonometry Credit Hours: 3

Open Elective Courses

The remaining number of courses needed to complete the program will depend on the number of credit hours remaining needed to reach the 60 credits required for graduation. Course selections should be made based on transfer requirements.

The following GRCC Courses are recommended open electives:

EC 251 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
EC 252 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
EN 249 - Technical Writing Credit Hours: 3
MA 215 - Statistics Credit Hours: 4
GRCC Course that satisfies Ferris State University’s General Education Requirements

Students are encouraged to use transfer resources available and consult their faculty advisors when choosing Open Elective courses.