Architectural – Structural Engineering Technician

This course is an introduction to common building materials and construction methods including soils, aggregates, pipes, cement, concrete, asphalt, steel, wood masonry and residential and commercial building materials.

This course is designed to help students learn how to recognize, approach and defuse various confrontational situations on the construction job site and in the workplace.

In this course, students develop general skills helpful in construction. Students are exposed to the construction industry, tools and materials typically used in construction, construction health and safety, blueprint reading, and diversity in the construction industry. Upon completion of the course, students will have knowledge and skills to perform basic duties on a job site.

This course is designed to introduce the concepts of overall construction project management including scheduling, resource allocation, cost and technical constraints.

In this course, students explore the Gateway Technical College community. They examine college resources and services, investigate skills that lead to academic success, and identify strategies for achieving educational and personal goals.

This course is an introduction to the basics of land surveying ranging from pacing/taping and level loops thru the use of a total station to accomplish basic traverses. This course also includes an introduction to drawing deed descriptions, basic surveying terms, and units of measure.

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This course teaches the participant the basics of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) using AutoCAD and other design software within the various fields of construction sciences and interior design. Students develop their CAD skills while working on various real world construction type projects.

The Construction Project Management Capstone course is designed to apply the practice of overall construction project management including scheduling, resource allocation, cost and techical constraints.

This course is designed to develop the skills for preparation of cost estimates using materials, labor, and equipment in construction. Time and cost components are also addressed in a unit production and a project scheduling evaluation using the critical path method.

This course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research, and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents.

In this course, students will explore an array of emerging technologies, processes, and approaches that provide a framework, present their findings in a formal setting, and model an application of the selected element to a traditional design-build approach. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to relate emerging technologies processes, and approaches to building design and construction practice.

This course introduces students to basic principles of structural mechanics (statics and strength of materials), with special emphasis placed upon application of these principles in the design of simple beams used in commercial buildings.

This course is an introduction to the concepts and creation of Digital Terrain Models (DTM) including the extrapolation of contours, profiles and cross sections from the DTM using Autodesk Civil3D software.

This course is an introduction to the concepts and creation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) projects including the extrapolation of schedules, plans, sections and elevations from the BIM using Autodesk Revit software.

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.

This course is designed to teach the students to design and detail basic wood structural components and connections.

This course is the capstone application class regarding residential design, including a full design of a residential building using BIM. Students develop set of working drawings and specifications for a residential building using Autodesk Revit.

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.

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.

This course is a study of the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code and its application to residential design.

This course is designed so that students will understand the design and detail of structures using LRFD methods, including simple beams, cantilevers, and axially loaded columns. Design of connections will also be addressed.

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.

Using 3D modeling software and hardware, students will create and virtualize their construction project designs for presentations and portfolio development.

This course is the capstone appliction class regarding commercial design, including a full design of a commercial building using BIM. Students develop a set of drawings and specifications for a commercial building using Autodesk Revit.

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.

This course is a study of the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code (including the International Building Code) and its application to commercial design.

This course is designed so that students will understand the design and detail of structures using reinforced concrete, including simple beams, cantilevers, retaining walls, and axially loaded columns.

This course is designed to teach students the skills needed to become a residential and commercial inspector including a focus on Energy Audits.