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Two-year diploma starting in fall 2024
| ARET 1102 Architectural Graphics (3) |
| ARET 1302 Architectural Technology 1 (3) |
| ARET 1502 Building Electrical and Lighting Design (4) |
| ARET 1602 Structural Technology (4) |
| MATH 1542 Technical Mathematics (4) |
| ARET 1312 Architectural Technology 2 (4) |
| ARET 1402 Civil Technology 1 (4) |
| ARET 1512 Building Plumbing Design (4) |
| ARET 1612 Structural Technology 2 (4) |
| CMNS 1290 Introduction to Professional Writing (3) |
| ARET 1412 Construction Surveying (4) |
| ARET 2302 Architectural Technology 3 (4) |
| ARET 2402 Civil Technology 2 (4) |
| ARET 2502 Building Services Theory (4) |
| ARET 2602 Structural Technology 3 (4) |
| ARET 2210 Construction Management (3) |
| CMNS 2840 Applied research Project Planning (1) |
| ARET 2312 Architectural Technology 4 (4) |
| ARET 2412 Civil Technology 3 (4) |
| ARET 2512 Building HVAC Design (4) |
| ARET 2612 Structural Technology 4 (4) |
| CMNS 2850 Advanced Occupational Writing for ARET (3) |
Three-year diploma (being phased out)
ARET 1100 Graphical Communication (2,1,2)(L) ARET 1100 Graphical Communication (2,1,2)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course involves the fundamentals of basic drawing and hand sketching, with emphasis on drawing skills, conventions, techniques, layout and representation theory. This course is available in the Fall semester only.
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ARET 1110 Computer Aided Design and Drafting 1 (2,0,2)(L) ARET 1110 Computer Aided Design and Drafting 1 (2,0,2)(L)Credits: 2 credits This course involves the fundamentals of computer aided drafting as an alternative to traditional hand drafting. Utilizing computers and the latest Autodesk software, this course forms the basis for other courses within the Architectural and Engineering Technology program. This course is available in the Fall semester only.
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ARET 1120 Introduction to Architectural Representation (1,1,0)(L) ARET 1120 Introduction to Architectural Representation (1,1,0)(L)Credits: 2 credits This course introduces the student to the basics of creating architectural drawings using Autodesk software and elevations. Using the current architectural software, the student creates basic floor plan and associated drawings. Upon completion of the course, students design a 3D building model and generate the 2D plans required by the construction industry. This course is available in the Fall semester only.
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ARET 1200 Materials and Applications 1 - Specifications (3,1,0)(L) ARET 1200 Materials and Applications 1 - Specifications (3,1,0)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course introduces students to building materials and methods applied in contemporary building construction. Lectures include an introduction to contract documents (specifications and working drawings), the advantages and limitations of the various types of contracts, the bidding procedure using bid depository regulations, and the types of bonds most currently in use. This course is available in the Fall semester only.
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ARET 1500 Building Electrical Design (2,0,1)(L) ARET 1500 Building Electrical Design (2,0,1)(L)Credits: 2 credits This fundamental course in building electrical systems design involves a detailed analysis of the Canadian Electrical Code pertinent to residential and/or multi-residential building electrical distribution systems, electrical engineering design practices, and electrical design drawing production. During the course, students interpret electrical code rules and apply the requirements defined by those rules, demonstrate good engineering practice in the development of a residential and/or multi-residential building electrical design, and create electrical working drawings. This course is available in the Fall Semester only.
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MATH 1540 Technical Mathematics 1 (3,1.5,0) MATH 1540 Technical Mathematics 1 (3,1.5,0)Credits: 3 credits Students are instructed in 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, coordinate geometry, areas and volumes of standard geometric shapes, elementary statistics and probability, and problem solving.
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ARET 1300 Building Technology 1 (3,2,3)(L) ARET 1300 Building Technology 1 (3,2,3)(L)Credits: 3 credits Students are introduced to basic platform framing, commonly used in residential buildings that are regulated under Part 9 (Housing and Small Buildings) of the British Columbia Building Code. This course is available in the Winter semester only.
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ARET 1400 Civil Technology 1 (4,1,2)(L) ARET 1400 Civil Technology 1 (4,1,2)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course is an entry level course into the field of Civil Engineering Design and Drafting. The course includes Traverse survey computations, geometric design calculations, area calculations and earthwork calculations. The student will use the latest version of Autodesk's Civil 3D software to produce a subdivision layout comprising of a plan and profile drawing with horizontal and vertical alignments and cross-sections.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Architectural and Engineering Technology program or written consent of the Chairperson. |
ARET 1510 Building Lighting Design (3,0,0) ARET 1510 Building Lighting Design (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits This course involves a detailed analysis of the factors considered in the selection of light sources and equipment through the utilization of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) calculation methods and engineering practices. In addition, the fundamentals of the biology of sight and the psychology of colour as it pertains to the development of a building lighting system is discussed. Students determine the illumination requirements of a building through the utilization of IESNA calculation methods, apply the building illumination requirements utilizing engineering practices, develop a commercial building lighting system design, and create a commercial building lighting system working drawing. This course is available in the Winter Semester only.
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ARET 1410 Construction Surveying (60 hours)(L) ARET 1410 Construction Surveying (60 hours)(L)Credits: 3 credits Students are introduced to the basic techniques of construction surveying. This course has a compressed schedule and is offered at the end of the Winter semester.
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CMNS 1850 Occupational Writing for ARET (3,0,0) CMNS 1850 Occupational Writing for ARET (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students in the ARET program examine core communication documents they will need in their field. Students develop writing and speaking skills suitable to a professional context, as well as strategies in document planning and design to meet the needs of specific communication scenarios, producing general correspondence, instructions, technical descriptions and reports. Students are introduced to methods for conducting effective research and for designing documents with appropriate visuals.
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MATH 1640 Technical Mathematics 2 (3,1.5,0) MATH 1640 Technical Mathematics 2 (3,1.5,0)Credits: 3 credits This is a calculus course for students in the Architectural and Engineering Technology program. Topics include systems of linear equations and matrices; differentiation and integration, with applications to curve sketching, extreme values and optimization; related rates; areas; volumes.
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MATH 1540
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ARET 2100 Computer Aided Design and Drafting 2 (2,0,2)(L) ARET 2100 Computer Aided Design and Drafting 2 (2,0,2)(L)Credits: 2 credits Upon completion, successful students have a working knowledge of OLE, menu customization, attribute extraction, importing and exporting different file formats, external reference files, the creation of 3D surface and solid models, and the extraction of orthographic views from solid models. This course is available after the Winter semester.
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ARET 2210 Construction Management (2,1,0) ARET 2210 Construction Management (2,1,0)Credits: 3 credits 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. |
ARET 2500 Building Plumbing Design (3,0,2)(L) ARET 2500 Building Plumbing Design (3,0,2)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course provides a detailed analysis of the B.C. Plumbing Code, the Canadian Gas Code, plumbing engineering practices, plumbing design, and drawing production. Students create sanitary, storm, domestic water distribution, and natural gas system designs, and apply those designs to the creation of a plumbing working drawing for a commercial building. This course is only available in the Fall Semester.
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PHYS 1510 Applied Physics 1 (3,0,2)(L) PHYS 1510 Applied Physics 1 (3,0,2)(L)Credits: 3 credits Students are given a basic introduction to the following concepts: linear and circular motion, force, friction, equilibrium, energy, momentum, simple machines, pin-jointed structures, and DC circuit analysis. Students develop an understanding of how these ideas are used in the design of structures.
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ARET 2200 Materials and Applications 2 - Estimating (2,1,0)(L) ARET 2200 Materials and Applications 2 - Estimating (2,1,0)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course provides the fundamentals of construction estimating. Students apply traditional estimating material takeoff procedures, analyze the concepts of unit pricing and productivity, and estimate material and labour costs utilizing traditional estimating procedures. On completion of this course, successful students are able to interpret the information provided on an architectural drawing set and, from that information, generate a material takeoff and a material and labour cost estimate. This course is only available in the Fall Semester.
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ARET 2120 Building Information Technology (2,3,0)(L) ARET 2120 Building Information Technology (2,3,0)(L)Credits: 3 credits Using knowledge obtained in the first year of the program, students will be able to develop the building model including custom walls, roofs, floors, slabs, stairs, railings and fences as well as customize families and templates for REVIT software. Intermediate and advanced techniques on the above topics will be presented. Presentation techniques, details and annotation of plans and details will also be covered. |
CMNS 2840 Applied Research Project Planning (1,0,0) CMNS 2840 Applied Research Project Planning (1,0,0)Credits: 1 credits 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.
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ARET 2300 Building Regulations (2,1,0) ARET 2300 Building Regulations (2,1,0)Credits: 3 credits This course provides students with an overview of the British Columbia Building Code, with in-depth analysis of Part 3 Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility, and Part 5 Environmental Separation. In addition, students research common municipal zoning by-law requirements, in reference to Kamloops Zoning By-law No. 5-1-200 by-laws. This course is offered in the Winter semester only.
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ARET 2400 Site Planning and Development (3,0,2)(L) ARET 2400 Site Planning and Development (3,0,2)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course provides an introduction to the land development process and focuses on specific issues related to site planning, organization and circulation. The connection between land use and transportation is explored and methods to assess on-site and off-site transportation requirements are introduced. The course includes planning concepts, site planning principles, sustainable site design principles, an application study of the Kamloops Zoning Bylaw, trip generation calculation, site organization and layout, parking layout, site amenities and landscaping. This course is available in the Winter semester only.
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ARET 2600 Statics and Strength of Materials (5,0,0) ARET 2600 Statics and Strength of Materials (5,0,0)Credits: 3 credits This design course is intended to familiarize students with the concepts of static equilibrium and strength of materials. The course includes force analysis of trusses and frames, centroids, moments of inertia, and shear force and bending moment diagrams. Students examine the stress and strain effects of axial, torsional, bending, and shear forces. The emphasis of the course is on problem solving. Students demonstrate the application of the principles of statics and strength of materials as applied to basic structural and mechanical design problems. This course is available in the Winter Semester only.
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PHYS 1610 Applied Physics 2 (3,0,2)(L) PHYS 1610 Applied Physics 2 (3,0,2)(L)Credits: 3 credits Continuing from PHYS 1510: Applied Physics 1, the following topics are discussed: strength of materials, fluid statics and dynamics, thermal energy and heat transfer, vibrations and wave motion, and optics. This course furthers the understanding of physical properties and their influence on design.
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ARET 3300 Building Design (2,1,1)(L) ARET 3300 Building Design (2,1,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course provides students with the basic tools and appreciation of building design, and involves studies of aesthetic principles and basic space planning. The term project consists of preliminary design drawings for a moderate-sized commercial, institutional or assembly type building. This project forms the basis for a more detailed partial set of working drawings to be developed in ARET 3310: Building Technology 2. This course is available in the Fall semester only.
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ARET 3400 Fluid Mechanics (4,0,0) ARET 3400 Fluid Mechanics (4,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students analyze fluid mechanics including fluid statics, energy concepts in fluid dynamics, fluid flow in pipes, pump selection and open channel flow. The course includes an introduction to municipal service design. Hydrologic concepts are introduced and the rational method is applied to storm sewer design. This course is available in the Fall semester only.
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ARET 3500 Building Services Theory (3,1,1)(L) ARET 3500 Building Services Theory (3,1,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits Students are offered the fundamentals of thermodynamics pertaining to building component assemblies, an analysis of the American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) heat transfer calculation methods, an analysis of the ASHRAE fenestration calculation process, and psychrometrics. The fundamentals of hydraulic and/or pneumatic system theory and design are also analyzed. Students demonstrate competency in heat transfer, fenestration, and psychrometric calculation processes as defined by ASHRAE. The course also provides opportunities for students to apply their knowledge of design procedures for developing a hydraulic system design and the creation of a hydraulic power drawing, while utilizing hydraulic engineering representation standards. This course is only available in the Fall Semester.
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ARET 3600 Structural Analysis (3,0,0) ARET 3600 Structural Analysis (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits This course offers instruction in structural loads and structural analysis, and includes a review of statics and strength of materials, load path, arches and cable structures. Students explore the concept of bending and shear stresses, solve statically indeterminate beams using both the method of consistent displacements and the three-moment equation, and analyze statically indeterminate frames using moment distribution. Students also learn Part 4 of the National Building Code of Canada. This course is available in the Fall semester only.
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ARET 3620 Wood Design (3,0,0) ARET 3620 Wood Design (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits This course offers an analysis in the design and behaviour of wood structures. Students explore the design of timber trusses, purlins, beams, girders, pin-ended columns, beam-columns and bracing using sawn lumber, plywood, glulam and manufactured products. The course also includes a study of connection design using nails, bolts, lag screws and timber rivets. This course is offered in the Fall semester only.
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CMNS 2850 Advanced Occupational Writing for ARET (3,0,0) CMNS 2850 Advanced Occupational Writing for ARET (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits 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
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ARET 3310 Building Technology 2 (3,2,1)(L) ARET 3310 Building Technology 2 (3,2,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course is a continuation of ARET 3300 and advances students' knowledge of construction systems commonly used in multi-storey commercial, institutional or multi-residential buildings that are regulated under Parts 3 and 5 of the British Columbia Building Code. This course is available in the Winter semester only.
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ARET 3510 Building HVAC Design (4,0,3)(L) ARET 3510 Building HVAC Design (4,0,3)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course builds on the acquired knowledge in ARET 3500 with a further analysis of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) building systems and system applications.Students explore the fundamentals of HVAC system components, including an investigation of the methods of the review and selection of HVAC equipment, and a detailed analysis of sizing ductwork and mechanical heating piping. In addition, students examine HVAC system representation utilizing current engineering practices in system drawing creation. Upon completion, students demonstrate competency in commercial building HVAC system design, equipment specification writing, control theory, and creation of a HVAC working drawing to engineering representation practices and standards. This course is only available in the Winter Semester.
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ARET 3610 Steel Design (4,0,0) ARET 3610 Steel Design (4,0,0)Credits: 3 credits This is a design course with major emphasis on the design and behaviour of steel structures. Students explore the selection of open web steel joists, the design of structural steel trusses, purlins, beams, girders, girts, pin-ended columns, beam columns, bracing, the design of bolted connections, base plate design, and welded connections. This course is offered in the Winter semester only.
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ARET 3630 Reinforced Concrete Design (5,0,0) ARET 3630 Reinforced Concrete Design (5,0,0)Credits: 3 credits This course instructs students in the design of reinforced concrete structures. Students explore the design of reinforced concrete beams, T-beams, columns, walls, footings, and retaining walls. Students also examine various methods of forming concrete beams, slabs, columns, walls, footings and detailing of reinforced concrete. This course is offered in the Winter semester only.
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