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  "edition": "2026-2027",
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  "name": "Architectural Technology",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "architecture",
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      "markdown": "**Award Type:** Certificate of Achievement\n\nA certificate of achievement in architectural technology prepares students for positions in the building industry as architectural interns, architectural drafters/CAD technicians, and technical/production support within architecture or construction firms. In addition, a certificate helps students articulate into a professional program at a four-year institution, which offers a baccalaureate degree.\n\n**The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Architectural Technology will:**\n\n1.  Communicate graphically using both manual and computer aided methods.\n2.  Produce a set of architectural plans that may be submitted for plan check approval.\n3.  Develop knowledge of and ability to apply building codes.\n4.  Produce a comprehensive architectural project that demonstrates capacity to make design decisions across scales."
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          "text": "A total of 23 units is required for the certificate."
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          "text": "Required core courses (23 units):",
          "units": "23"
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          "code": "ARCH 100",
          "title": "Computer Aided Drafting and Design",
          "units": "3",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 101",
          "title": "Principles of Environmental Design",
          "units": "3",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 121",
          "title": "Architectural Practice 1",
          "units": "4",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 122",
          "title": "Architectural Drawing 2",
          "units": "4",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 131",
          "title": "Building Construction Materials and Methods",
          "units": "3",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 160",
          "title": "Digital Tools In Architecture",
          "units": "3",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 321",
          "title": "California Building Code",
          "units": "3",
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          "text": "Total",
          "units": "23"
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