Bachelor of Science, Major in Engineering Technology - Concentration in Architectural Design Technology (ADT)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Engineering Technology - Concentration in Architectural Design Technology (ADT) | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 1 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| ENGL 3330 | Introduction to Technical Writing | 3 |
| or MATH 3379 | Statistical Methods in Practice | |
| MATH 1314 | Pre Calculus Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1316 | Plane Trigonometry 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 1301 & PHYS 1101 | General Physics-Mechanics and Heat and General Physics Laboratory I | 4 |
| PHYS 1302 & PHYS 1102 | General Physics-Sound, Light, Electricity, and Magnetism and General Physics Laboratory II | 4 |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| ETCM 3320 | Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Systems in Buildings | 3 |
| ETDD 1361 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| ETDD 3310 | Product Design & Development | 3 |
| ETDD 4339 | Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting and Modeling | 3 |
| ETDD 4380 | Material Hand & Plant Layout | 3 |
| ETEC 1010 | Engineering Foundations | 1 |
| ETEC 1371 | Descriptive Geometry | 3 |
| ETEC 3367 | Engineering Materials Techniques | 3 |
| ETEC 3374 | Time And Motion Study | 3 |
| ETEC 3375 | Statics | 3 |
| ETEC 4199 | Senior Design I | 1 |
| ETEC 4340 | Alternative Energy Technology | 3 |
| ETEC 4384 | Supervisory Personnel Practice | 3 |
| ETEC 4391 | Work Base Mentorship | 3 |
| ETEC 4399 | Senior Design II | 3 |
| ETEE 1340 | Introduction to Circuits | 3 |
| Major: Concentration (Architectural Design Technology) | ||
| ETCM 1363 | Wood Frame Construction | 3 |
| ETCM 3372 | Construction Drafting | 3 |
| ETDD 2363 | Architectural Design | 3 |
| ETEC 4366 | Building Codes and Regulations | 3 |
| ETEC 4392 | Sustainable Systems in Construction | 3 |
| INDS 1360 | Applied Design Theory | 3 |
| INDS 2365 | Digital Drawing for Interior Design | 3 |
| Minor: Not Required 2, 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 121 | |
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MATH 1314, MATH 1316, MATH 1324, or MATH 1420 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics). MATH 1314 or MATH 1316 also satisfies the Degree Specific Requirement. MATH 1420 satisfies one credit hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
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A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so, additional semester credit hours will be needed above the degree program's stated total semester credit hours.
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The following minor cannot be paired with the following degree program: Minor in Architectural Design Technology.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area I | 3 | Component Area I | 3 |
| Component Area IX1 | 4 | Component Area IV | 3 |
| ETDD 1361 | 3 | Component Area V | 3 |
| ETEC 1010 | 1 | ETEC 1371 | 3 |
| MATH 13141 | 3 | MATH 13161 | 3 |
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area VI | 3 | Component Area VI | 3 |
| ETEE 1340 | 3 | Component Area VII | 3 |
| ETCM 1363 | 3 | ETCM 3320 | 3 |
| INDS 1360 | 3 | ETDD 2363 | 3 |
| PHYS 1301 & PHYS 1101 | 4 | PHYS 1302 & PHYS 1102 | 4 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area III | 4 | Component Area III | 4 |
| Component Area VII | 3 | ENGL 3330 or MATH 3379 | 3 |
| ETDD 3310 | 3 | ETEC 3367 | 3 |
| ETEC 3374 | 3 | ETEC 3375 | 3 |
| INDS 2365 | 3 | ETEC 4340 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area VIII | 3 | ETDD 4339 | 3 |
| ETCM 3372 | 3 | ETEC 4366 | 3 |
| ETDD 4380 | 3 | ETEC 4384 | 3 |
| ETEC 4199 | 1 | ETEC 4392 | 3 |
| ETEC 4391 | 3 | ETEC 4399 | 3 |
| 13 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 121 | |||
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MATH 1314, MATH 1316, MATH 1324, or MATH 1420 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics). MATH 1314 or MATH 1316 also satisfies the Degree Specific Requirement. MATH 1420 satisfies one credit hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so, additional semester credit hours will be needed above the degree program's stated total semester credit hours.
The following minor cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Architectural Design Technology.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BS in Engineering Technology - Concentration in Architectural Design Technology (ADT) is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Integrated Design Proficiency: Skill in creating detailed architectural plans, utilizing 3D modeling tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit), and coordinating seamless integration of structural, electrical, and mechanical designs.
- Code Compliance and Regulations: Ability to navigate and apply building codes and regulations effectively, ensuring designs meet local and national standards.
- Project Management and Communication: Competence in project management, including estimating and scheduling, coupled with strong communication skills to convey design concepts convincingly to stakeholders.
- Sustainable Design and Energy Modeling: Knowledge of sustainable design principles and practices coupled with the ability to use energy modeling tools for assessing environmental impacts in architectural projects.
- Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Capacity to identify and solve complex design challenges coupled with a commitment to continuous learning and adaptability to evolving industry trends and technologies.


