Courses Architectural and Engineering Technology
Two-year diploma starting in fall 2024
Year 1 Fall (18 credits)
ARET 1102 – Architectural Graphics (0,3,0)
Credits: 3 creditsDelivery: Campus
This course introduces students to the fundamental drawing conventions and techniques required in building technology. These drawing techniques are applied using hand drawing and computer aided drafting (CAD) to the creation of various types of two-dimensional and three-dimensional drawings and computer models. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ARET 1100 and ARET 1102.
ARET 1302 – Architectural Technology 1 (3,0,0)
Credits: 3 creditsDelivery: Campus
Students will learn about the materials and techniques used in modern building construction. The course will cover the manufacturing, usage, and disposal of various materials, including their sustainability impact. Additionally, students will participate in field trips to gain real-life examples of how these materials are utilized. Note: Students will only receive credit for ARET 1200, ARET 2200 and ARET 1302.
ARET 1502 – Building Electrical and Lighting Design (3,3,0)
Credits: 4 creditsDelivery: Campus
Students will gain a foundational understanding of the process of designing electrical and lighting systems for residential and commercial buildings. The course will cover Canadian Electrical Code and Illuminating Engineering Society standards, and students will utilize industry-standard software to apply these concepts to their designs. Additionally, students will learn how to integrate sustainable and renewable energy sources into building design for a more eco-friendly approach to electrical systems. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ARET 1500, ARET 1510 and ARET 1502.
ARET 1602 – Structural Technology 1 (3,3,0)
Credits: 4 creditsDelivery: Campus
Students will acquire knowledge of the fundamental principles of structural technology. Critical topics covered include force, friction, moment, equilibrium, frames, static structures, circular motion, simple machines, energy, stress, strain, safety criteria, vibration, as well as fluid properties. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of PHYS 1510, PHYS 1610, and ARET 1602.
MATH 1542 – Technical Mathematics (3,3,0)
Credits: 4 creditsDelivery: Campus
This course introduces students to fundamental mathematical concepts that are relevant to architecture, design, and engineering. Topics include trigonometry, an introduction to two- and three-dimensional vectors, functions and graphs, solving linear and quadratic equations, matrix manipulation, coordinate geometry, introductory calculus, and elementary statistics and probability. Applications to architecture and engineering are explored. Prerequisite: Admission to the Architectural and Engineering Technology program.
Year 1 Winter (23 credits)
ARET 1312 – Architectural Technology 2 (3,3,0)
Credits: 4 creditsDelivery: Campus
This course covers the design, basic construction drawings, and detailing of a single-family residence. Part 9 of the British Columbia Building Code will be studied and applied to the design. Sustainable design techniques and technologies will be investigated and employed. Prerequisite: ARET 1302 Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ARET 1300 or ARET 1312.
ARET 1402 – Civil Technology 1 (3,3,0)
Credits: 4 creditsDelivery: Campus
Students will learn about surveying computations for traverse and curve settings. They will gain knowledge on designing and analyzing urban and rural roadway systems in accordance with TAC manuals. The course will cover topics such as design philosophy, roadway classifications, standard street cross-section requirements, and vertical and horizontal geometric design parameters. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to generate a subdivision plan and basic corridor model using Autodesk Civil 3D software. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ARET 1400 and ARET 1402.
ARET 1512 – Building Plumbing Design (3,3,0)
Credits: 4 creditsDelivery: Campus
Students will gain knowledge about designing plumbing and natural gas systems. The course will utilize the B.C. Plumbing Code and the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code to provide a detailed guide for designing drainage, venting, domestic water piping systems, and natural gas piping in buildings. Furthermore, the course will equip students with the skills to use industry-standard software. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ARET 1512 and ARET 2500
ARET 1612 – Structural Technology 2 (3,3,0)
Credits: 4 creditsDelivery: Campus
Students will delve into the principles of static equilibrium, strength of materials, and building code requirements as they relate to basic structural and mechanical design problems. The course covers topics such as force analysis of trusses and frames, centroids, moments of inertia, and shear force and bending moment diagrams. Additionally, students will study the stress and strain effects of axial, torsional, bending, and shear forces, and will learn how to calculate the deflections of beams and the effect of slenderness on columns. The course also provides an introduction to fundamental concepts outlined in Part 4 and Part 9 of the British Columbia Building Code. Prerequisite: ARET 1602 Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ARET 1612 and ARET 2600.
CMNS 1290 – Introduction to Professional Writing (3,0,0)
Credits: 3 creditsDelivery: Campus
Students study the theories and practice of professional organizational communication, learning the importance of effective communication to meeting goals, developing and maintaining relationships and the overall facilitation of work. Students develop skills in evaluating communication scenarios, designing communication strategies that meet goals and audience need, including requests, information sharing and persuasion. In addition, students learn to employ writing techniques and editorial skills relevant to professional communication contexts. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of CMNS 1290, CMNS 1291, CMNS 1810, CMNS 1811
ARET 1412 – Construction Surveying (3,3,0)
Credits: 4 creditsDelivery: Campus
Students will gain a fundamental understanding of surveying and its application in modern engineering and construction practices. The course emphasizes surveying theory and practical skills needed to carry out specific survey tasks. Students will gain hands-on experience utilizing contemporary surveying equipment and techniques to produce survey information essential for construction and engineering projects. Students will use MicroSurvey Field Genius and Autodesk Civil 3D software for surveying computation and plotting based on field notes. Prerequisite: ARET 1402 (taken concurrently) Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ARET 1412 and ARET 1410.
Year 2 Fall (20 credits)
ARET 2302 – Architectural Technology 3 (3,3,0)
Credits: 4 creditsDelivery: Campus
Students will explore various design theories applicable to building design. The course covers a range of topics, including site analysis, conceptual and mass modeling, environmental sustainability, architectural history, building sections, and elevations. Students will be able to apply these concepts to their term project, which will serve as a foundation for a more comprehensive set of working drawings in ARET 2312 Architectural Technology 4. Prerequisite: ARET 1312 Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ARET 2302, ARET 3300 and ARET 2100.
ARET 2402 – Civil Technology 2 (3,3,0)
Credits: 4 creditsDelivery: Campus
Students will gain knowledge of on-site planning and land development, with a specific emphasis on organizing and managing traffic flow. They will also examine the connection between land usage, regulations, and transportation. The course covers essential topics such as planning principles, sustainable site design, zoning bylaws, site layout and organization, parking layout, landscaping, and site amenities. Prerequisite: ARET 1402 Note: Student will only receive credit for one of ARET 2402 and ARET 2400.
ARET 2502 – Building Services Theory (3,3,0)
Credits: 4 creditsDelivery: Campus
Students will acquire knowledge of the fundamentals of heat transfer in both residential and commercial buildings. By utilizing the principles of thermodynamics, students will obtain a comprehensive understanding of how to calculate the necessary heating and cooling loads for designing energy-efficient HVAC systems. Additionally, students will be introduced to industry-standard software to document their designs. Note: Students only receive credit for one of ARET 2502 and ARET 3500.
ARET 2602 – Structural Technology 3 (3,3,0)
Credits: 4 creditsDelivery: Campus
Students develop a foundational understanding of structural analysis and the design and construction of wood structures. The course topics include load path analysis, load combinations, arches, cable structures, buckling, and combined stresses from bending and shear, statically indeterminate beams. Students will also learn wood material properties for sustainable and durable construction, purlins, beams, girders, pin-ended columns and glulam. Finally, students will learn how to design connections using nails, bolts, lag screws, and timber rivets. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ARET 2602 and ARET 3600.
ARET 2210 – Construction Management (2,1,0)
Credits: 3 creditsDelivery: Campus
Students will gain knowledge about construction management and project leadership. They will learn about on-site management and inspection, construction safety, construction laws and labor relations, contract and construction administration, and planning, scheduling, and controlling of construction projects within a team setting. The course's objective is to help students comprehend the basic aspects of planning, scheduling, problem-solving, and decision-making in the context of construction work. The class will cover various topics, such as facilities planning, the Critical Path Method in project planning, scheduling, control, and management functions, work evaluation techniques applied to job site planning and cost control, value engineering, staff and material resource allocation, time cost analysis, and computer applications.
CMNS 2840 – Applied Research Project Planning (1,0,0)
Credits: 1 creditDelivery: Campus
Students are supported in the completion of their Applied Research Project. In the seminar, students focus their research topics, develop an applied research question, and prepare a comprehensive project proposal and literature review. Students are guided through the research and analysis phases of their project, developing skills in defining an applied topic, determining scope and methodology, conducting and writing up research for a literature review, conducting primary research, experimentation and analyses, and managing project development and progress. Prerequisite: CMNS 1850 OR ENGL 1100 Note: students cannot receive credit for both CMNS 2840 and ARET 2220
Year 2 Winter (19 credits)
ARET 2312 – Architectural Technology 4 (3,3,0)
Credits: 4 creditsDelivery: Campus
Students will gain knowledge on how to produce comprehensive and advanced architectural working drawings that consist of reinforced concrete, masonry, curtain wall, metal stud, and structural steel construction. The term project will require students to generate a collection of drawings for a moderately-sized commercial, institutional, or multi-residential building that abides by Part 3 of the British Columbia Building Code. Prerequisite: ARET 2302 Note: Students will receive credit for one of ARET 3310, ARET 2120 and ARET 2300.
ARET 2412 – Civil Technology 3 (3,3,0)
Credits: 4 creditsDelivery: Campus
Students gain an understanding of municipal piping design, layout, and analysis. They will learn how to create detailed designs for storm, sanitary sewer systems, and water-distribution piping systems. The course covers important concepts such as fluid hydraulic principles, pressure piping design considerations, gravity piping analysis, storm and wastewater flow computation, and service design plan preparation. Using industry-standard software, students develop a subdivision plan and layout of a municipal piping network. Prerequisite: ARET 1402 and ARET 1602 Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ARET 2412 and ARET 3400.
ARET 2512 – Building HVAC Design (3,3,0)
Credits: 4 creditsDelivery: Campus
Students will acquire fundamental knowledge of HVAC systems and their components. They will learn how to design hydronic heating piping, properly size vent flues, and create ductwork systems using industry-standard software. Moreover, the course will delve into general terminology and product knowledge relevant to heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning design. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ARET 2512 and ARET 3510
ARET 2612 – Structural Technology 4 (3,3,0)
Credits: 4 creditsDelivery: Campus
Students will gain knowledge of the fundamental concepts involved in designing and constructing steel and reinforced concrete structures. The steel portion of the course will cover topics such as the material properties relevant to steel construction, as well as the design of purlins, beams, girders, girts, pin-ended columns, beam columns, and connections. The reinforced concrete portion of the course will focus on concrete properties, moment resistance, shear resistance, column strength, anchorage, and foundation. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ARET 2612, ARET 3610 and ARET 3630.
CMNS 2850 – Advanced Occupational Writing for ARET (3,0,0)
Credits: 3 creditsDelivery: Campus
Students in ARET build on CMNS 1850, learning skills needed to complete a formal technical research report at industry-level standard. Students produce a major analytical report based on their summer research projects. Students develop abilities to plan and organize a major project, conduct and analyze research, and write and design visuals for a professional context. Prerequisites: Admission to the Architectural and Engineering Technology program and ENGL 1100 or CMNS 1290 or CMNS 2290 or CMNS 1850 or Permission of the instructor Note: Students cannot receive credit for both CMNS 2850 and ENGL 2850
