Course variations

Course summary

Graduates of the Architectural Sciences program option are prepared for employment with architectural and engineering firms, contractors, building material suppliers. Students are also prepared to pursue graduate degrees in architecture and related fields. Graduates accept positions as architectural drafters/designers, estimators, construction planners, technical sales representatives.

Program modules

INDUSTRIAL SCIENCES MAJOR: Technical Core 18 hrs: AMS 120 Basic Electricity; AMS 271 Industrial Statistics; AMS 398 Internship I; AMS 399 Internship II; AMS 490 Senior Research; CM 227 Applied Statics; ACCT 200 Accounting-Financial. Management Core 21 hrs: AMS 310 Work Design / Ergonomics; AMS 356 Systems Design and Operation; AMS 390 Project Management; AMS 430 Tech Mgmt/Supervision/Team Bldg; COMM 345 Advanced Public Speaking; ENG 307 Technical Writing; MGT 301 Business Law. Architectural Sciences Concentration 28 hrs: AMS 102 Technical Graphics; AMS 202 Architectural Drafting; AMS 261 Construction Methods and Materials; AMS 320 Architectural Documentation; AMS 325 Survey of Building Systems. Architectural Sciences Electives: Choose 9 hrs: AMS 103 Introduction to Wood Prod. Tech; AMS 302 Computer Modeling and Animation; AMS 372 Commercial Arch Floor Planning; AMS 375 Special Architectural Problems; AMS 452 Production Woodworking; AMS 460 Architectural Design Studio II; AMS 470 Land Development; CE 160/161 Surveying l and Lab; CE 416 Construction Administration; CM 362 Construction Scheduling; CM 363 Construction Estimating and Bidding; DMT 202 Design Studio III; DMT 243 Materials and Finishes-Interior Design; DMT 301 Design Studio IV; DMT 303 Lighting Design; ACCT 201 Managerial Accounting; FIN 330 Fundamentals of Finance; FLK 434 Historic Preservation; FLK 434 Historic Preservation; GEOG 240 Introduction to Planning; GEOG 317 Intro. Geographic Info. Systems; GEOG 319 Cartographic Design for GIS; GEOG 474 Environmental Planning.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants should be a high school graduates. Minimum Grade Average: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or Minimum Composite ACT/Total SAT Scores: 20 composite ACT/930 Total SAT are required. The American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is required of all beginning freshmen. Test dates and a registration form may be obtained from a high school counselor or the test company. For more information contact: ACT Program, Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52243. Tel: (319) 337-1313 Final admission cannot be granted before test scores are received. Students who do not meet the University requirements will be admitted to the Bowling Green Community College. To ensure a proper foundation for university study, the following college preparatory curriculum is required as a minimum for all students: English - 4 years: I, II, III, IV; Math - 3 years: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II or Integrated Math I, II, and III; Social Studies - 3 years: Chosen from U.S. History and World History Economics, Government or World Geography; Science - 3 years: Chosen from Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth/Space Science (at least one lab) Health - 1/2 year, Physical Education - 1/2 year, History and Appreciation of Visual or Performing Arts - 1/2 year. 2004 high school graduates will be required to have two years of a foreign language. A score of 525 on the TOEFL, or a 197 computer based TOEFL, is required for admission.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

Department name

Ogden College of Science and Engineering, Department of Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences