Nashville State Community College
Architectural Engineering Technology
General Information
Contact the Architectural Engineering Technology
Program at 615-353-3447 (Paul Litchy) or architecture.civil@nscc.edu
The architectural engineering technology program at Nashville State Community College is designed to provide a broad preparation for this demanding career for those who have just finished high school, those who have been in related careers, and those who desire to change their career. The program offers basic courses in hand drafting and computer drafting and hands-on-application courses that prepare our graduates for working in the architectural and construction related fields. The course work covers the learning cycle used by engineers to solve problems; the relationship between architects and engineers and engineering technicians; fundamentals in drafting; residential and commercial terminology and drafting requirements; the design process; presentation skills; using models (paper or 3-D); testing of materials; construction materials and how they work together; structural analysis; building infrastructures such as: lighting, heating, cooling, emergency systems, water, sewerage, sprinkler systems, and smoke detection and evacuation systems; surveying, specifications and estimating. The program prepares the modern engineering technician to be capable of using computer software to produce drawings, spreadsheet reports, graphs, field reports, proposals, presentations, and for proficiency in the use of computers for communication.
The Architectural, Civil and Construction Engineering Technology Program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Telephone 410-347-7700
Contact Information: Department Office 615-353-3475
architecture.civil@nscc.edu
Note: All Course Requirements are located in the catalog.
Check the current Class Schedule for course availability.