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Capstone: Architectural Structural Tech

The Architectural-Structural Engineering Technician capstone course is designed to guide students in resolving related problems by applying skills and techniques acquired throughout the program. The course will provide an overall program assessment opportunity aimed at showcasing a student's technical skills developed from the Architectural-Structural Engineering Tech program courses.

Mechanical Systems for Buildings

This course is an introduction to the broad field of mechanical systems and their implications on architectural form and design. It will provide students with the information and tools required to assess the need for an application of various building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, vertical transportation, fire protection, etc.

Psychology, Introduction to

This course introduces students to some of the major theories and topics of psychology, including the physiological basis of behavior, personality and learning theories, memory, states of consciousness, stress, research methods, intelligence, human development, psychopathology, and social behavior.

Technical Reporting

The student will prepare and present oral and written technical reports. Types of reports may include lab and field reports, proposals, technical letters and memos, technical research reports, and case studies. This course is designed as an advanced communication course for students who have completed at least the prerequisite introductory writing course.

Economics

An introductory course which describes, analyzes, and critiques factors which influence the overall performance of the economic system. Topics include supply-demand analysis, national income determination models, fiscal and monetary policy, money, financial institutions, the federal reserve system, unemployment, poverty, international trade, economic growth, inflation, and environmental deterioration. The links between economic problems, theory, and public policy are emphasized.