Purpose
Building design and land
development require a large number of professionals with a wide range of skills. This program prepares students for many of these careers, including architectural drafter, engineering drafter, computer-aided drafter, civil or surveying drafter, architectural
engineering technologist, design
assistant, specifications assistant and field inspector / contract administrator. Graduates will be able to: (1) using computer-aide drafting, produce a representative set of accurate working drawings for a house and a small commercial building; (2) apply principles of
mechanical and electrical systems to
the design of a building; (3) apply principles of mechanics to the design of building elements; (4) perform
tests on materials such as concrete,
metals and wood; (5) perform basic surveying operations; (6) write technical computer programs; (7) apply principles of sustainable design to buildings; (8) evaluate a building design using building codes and zoning regulations; and (9) use communication skills effectively in the work environment.
admission Requirements
and special Conditions
A high school diploma (or equivalent) and satisfactory
scores on College placement
tests (or equivalent) in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, JTCC offers
developmental courses to prepare
students for the curriculum.
Program Curriculum
1st semester Credits standard Course Options
ARC 121 Architectural Drafting I 3 ARC 221 Architectural CAD Applications Software I 3 ARC 258 Building Codes, Contract
Documents and Professional Office Practices 3 ENG 111 College Composition I 3
MTH 163 Precalculus I 3 MTH 173 SDV 100 College Success Skills 1
Total Credits 16
2nd semester Credits standard Course Options
ARC 122 Architectural Drafting II 3 ARC 243 Environmental Systems 4 CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking 3 MEC 270 Computations for Engineering
Technology 3
MTH 164 Precalculus II 3 MTH 174
Total Credits 16
3rd semester Credits standard Course Options
ARC 231 Advanced Architectural Drafting I 4 ARC 246 Materials and Methods of Construction 4
CIV 171 Surveying I 3 GIS 101 MEC 131 Mechanics I – Statics for
Engineering Technology 3 EGR 140 Physical Sciences Elective 4
Total Credits 18
4th semester Credits standard Course Options
ARC 232 Advanced Architectural Drafting II 4 General Elective 3 Health/Physical Education Elective 2 Humanities Elective 3 Social Science Electives 3
Total Credits 15
Total Credits For Program 65
Notes and Additional Curriculum Options
1. Transfer to Four-Year Colleges and Universities - Students should consult their academic advisors and their intended transfer institutions for specific direction in course selection. Required courses for any major at four-year institutions may vary.
2. The humanities elective requirement can be satisfied by completing literature (ENG), foreign language, humanities (HUM), philosophy (PHI), art (ART), music (MUS), speech courses addressing performing arts and the history of theater (CST), and religion (REL). ENG 112, CST 100, CST 105, and CST 115 may not be used to satisfy the humanities elective requirements.
3. The physical science elective requirement can be satisfied by courses with the following prefixes: CHM and PHY. 4. The social science elective requirement can be satisfied by courses with the following prefixes: ECO, GEO, HIS,
PLS, PSY and SOC.
5. The general elective requirement can be satisfied by on of the following courses: ARC 222, MEC 132 or MUS 121.
6. Part-time students should consult their faculty advisors regarding appropriate course sequences. For additional information on this program, please contact the Division of Engineering, Business and Public Services: 804-706-5121(Chester) or 804-594-1480 (Midlothian).
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business Management
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Purpose
All organizations require individuals who possess good managerial skills.
This program provides students
with opportunities to develop and improve skills necessary for success as a supervisor or manager. Included
in the program are activities that enhance analytical, technical, communication, leadership and
human relations skills. Graduates will be able to: (1) communicate effectively in business environments, using common terminology; (2) analyze and resolve problems common to entry-level business positions; (3) utilize basic
management principles in first-line supervisory situations; (4) analyze
a managerial situation to determine
fact from opinion; (5) analyze a business situation financially, organizationally and behaviorally; (6) utilize good human-relations skills in a managerial role; and (7) apply computer skills to the solution of management-related problems.
admission Requirements
and special Conditions
A high school diploma (or equivalent) and satisfactory
scores on college placement tests
(or equivalent) in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, JTCC offers
developmental courses to prepare
students for the curriculum.
Program Curriculum
1st semester Credits standard Course Options
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I 3 BUS 100 Introduction to Business 3 ENG 111 College Composition I 3 ITE 115 Introduction to Computer
Applications and Concepts 3
MTH 120 Introduction to Mathematics 3 MTH 163, MTH 170 SDV 100 College Success Skills 1
Total Credits 16
2nd semester Credits standard Course Options
ACC 212 Principles of Accounting II 3 BUS 125 Applied Business Mathematics 3 BUS 200 Principles of Management 3
ECO 120 Survey of Economics 3 ECO 201, ECO 202 Health/Physical Education Elective 2
Philosophy or Religion Elective 3
Total Credits 17
3rd semester Credits standard Course Options
BUS 220 Introduction to Business Statistics 3 BUS 241 Business Law I 3 CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking 3 FIN 215 Financial Management 3
PSY 126 Psychology for Business and Industry 3 PSY 200/PSY 203 Business Elective 3
Total Credits 18
4th semester Credits standard Course Options
AST 205 Business Communications 3 BUS 205 Human Resource Management 3 BUS 266 Production and Operations
Management 3 BUS 298 Seminar and Project 3 MKT 100 Principles of Marketing 3 Information Technology Restricted Elective 3
Total Credits 18
Total Credits For Program 69
Notes and Additional Curriculum Options
1. The business elective requirement may be satisfied by taking a total of three credits in courses with any of the following prefixes: ACC, AST, BUS, IT, FIN, MKT or REA.
2. The philosophy or religion elective requirement can be satisfied by courses with a PHI or REL prefix. 3. The ITE restricted elective requirement can be satisfied by ITE 130, ITE 140, ITE 150 or ITE 215. For additional information on this program, please contact the Division of Engineering, Business and Public Services: 804-706-5121 (Chester) or 804-594-1480 (Midlothian).