Architecture and Engineering Systems
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(Grades 11-12) 80 or 120 minutes daily, m-f
ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING SYSTEMS I
AES Level I is designed and formatted to stimulate students in a professional and challenging environment while offering them a platform from which to continue a career in an Architecture or Engineering field. Students use physical plan and design documents in conjunction with their understanding and ability to use CAD software to analyze projects both in the classroom and on site.
The fall semester allows students to use their imagination and real world projects to develop an understanding of basic residential and commercial building system: Site Development, Structure & Enclosure, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) and Finishes. Projects emphasize team work and collaboration with fellow Career Center classes to further enrich the Design Team experience.
Spring semester students analyze and investigate Green Energy Technology systems and work to redevelop the architectural systems learned in the first semester. Group work and collaboration with other classes is again the focus with CAD software playing a supporting role.
Prerequisites: Completion of Foundations of CAD I & II with a grade of B or better; completion of Algebra I and Geometry and or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II.
ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING SYSTEMS II
AES Level II builds on the framework established in AES Level I and is designed for students pursuing college level architecture or engineering. The focus is on preparatory college level investigations of building systems at the Commercial design level, with expansion to college level construction management practices.
Prerequisites: Completion of AES Level I with a grade of B or better, completion of Algebra II and/or concurrent enrollment in Pre-calculus and Physics.
Credits: Up to six credits (one embedded math and up to five elective) upon completion of this two-year program.
Related Careers: Completers of AES I & II typically pursue college enrollment and careers in architecture or engineering.