Architectural Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma
ObjectivesThe Architectural Technology program prepares students for careers in the construction industry, working with architects, engineers, builders, contractors and municipal building departments. Using state-of-the-art computer technology, students prepare designs, construction drawings and specifications needed to communicate with clients, construction professionals and approval authorities. Student activities include preparing drawings for residential, industrial, commercial and institutional building types. Students are introduced to building materials, construction methods, structural design, mechanical and electrical services, building codes, contracts, specifications, and the business environment for providing design and construction services. Centennial's Architectural Technology program places a strong emphasis on protecting the environment, energy conservation and sustainable design and construction strategies.
Practical experienceThere is an optional co-op aspect associated with this program.
Academic titleArchitectural Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Course descriptionSemester 1 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
ARCH-101 Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 1 1 hr 8 hrs
ENVR-101 Environment 1 2 hrs
MATM-101 Materials and Methods 1 2 hrs
MATH-111 Mathematics for Architecture 1 3 hrs
MATH-154 Microcomputer Applications for Technology 1 3 hrs
COMM-170/171 College Communication 2 / (ESL) 3 hrs
ELECT Elective 3 hrs Semester 2 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
ARCH-121 Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 2 1 hr 8 hrs
ARAP-124 Applied Physics 3 hrs
ENVR-123 Environment 2 2 hrs
MATM-122 Materials and Methods 2 2 hrs
MATH-112 Mathematics for Architecture 2 3 hrs
GNED-500 Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action 3 hrs Semester 3 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
ACHS-204 Construction Health & Safety 2 hrs
ARCH-201 Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 3 1 hr 8 hrs
ARBC-205 Builders and Contractors 3 hrs
ENVR-203 Environment 3 2 hrs
MATM-202 Materials and Methods 3 2 hrs
GNED-158 History of Western Architecture 3 hrs Semester 4 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
ARBS-222 Building Services 1 2 hrs
ARCH-221 Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 4 1 hr 8 hrs
ARGR-224 Architectural Graphics 2 hrs
ARST-305 Structures 3 hrs
ENVR-223 Environment 4 2 hrs
ELECT Elective 3 hrs Semester 5 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
ARBS-302 Building Services 2 2 hrs
ARBW-307 Business Writing 2 hrs
ARCH-301 Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 5 1 hr 10 hrs
ARPE-306 Program Elective-Community Design I 3 hrs
ARPT-304 Advanced Presentation Techniques 2 hrs
ARPM-225 Project Management 3 hrs
ENVR-303 Environment 5 2 hrs Semester 6 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
ARBL-324 Building Within the Municipality 2 hrs
ARCH-321 Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 6 1 hr 10 hrs
ARCL-322 Contracts, Law and Professional Practice & Ethics 2 hrs
ARPE-326 Program Elective - Community Design II 2 hrs
ARSW-325 Specification Writing & Contracts 2 hrs
ENVR-323 Environment 6 2 hrs
Minimum C grade required for Technologist.
** Minimum 2.0 GPA required for entry into semester
u MATH-111 & COMM-170/171 must be successfully completed before the start of semester 3.
Note: Students have completed all courses in semester 4 will have all the prerequisites requirements for courses in semester 5 & 6.