Alfred State College
SUNY College of Technology
Architectural Engineering Technology
Application Code:
0443
Degree Received:
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Department:
Computer Imaging and Architectural Engineering Technology Description:
The architectural engineering technology program offers a concentration of courses in architectural design and graphic communication as well as material in related fields such as structures, mechanical systems, professional practice, and construction technology.
It is the intent of the program to expose the student to a broad range of skills and basic data relevant to the building process. This broad exposure gives the student the ability to be conversant with and/or seek employment with all related professions within the architectural field. Students are required during the two years of study to apply the skills or background knowledge gained in these "exposure" courses to actual problem solving situations. This application develops a better understanding of the complexity, interrelationships, and proper sequence of the process of building.
As a response to the impact of computers on all areas of the architecture profession, a series of computer courses has been developed which introduces the student to a variety of CAD & 3D computer modeling and animation applications.
The program places graduates as technicians in the architecture professions. However, each year some students transfer into baccalaureate or professional degree programs in architecture and related fields.
A laptop computer is required for students entering the architectural engineering technology program. See laptop specifications.
Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:
- Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry)
- Recommended: Physics
Accreditation/Certification:
This program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission, Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology, Inc. (TAC/ABET), 111 Market Place - Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202; (410) 347-7700.
Features & Facilities:
- Focuses on architectural graphics and communication as applied in the architect's office.
- Computer applications hardware and software are used to develop project drawings and computer models.
Articulation Agreements:
State University of New York at Buffalo (studio placement based on portfolio review)
Graduation Requirements:
- Students must complete at least one course from each of five SUNY General Education Silos.
- Entry level of student into math and composition/literature sequences is a function of student's high school preparation and mathematics and English placement examinations.
- Math through Technical Calculus I must be completed. Students who start at a higher level in math must meet all SUNY general education and campus liberal arts and sciences course credit requirements for graduation.
- Minimum of "C" is required for CIAT 1184, CIAT 2394, CIAT 3104, and CIAT 4304.
- Minimum combined GPA of 3.0 is required in Alfred State College studio courses (CIAT 1184, CIAT 2394, CIAT 3104, and CIAT 4304. ) to guarantee admission into CIAT 5306 - Studio I. A portfolio review is required of all continuing students not meeting this requirement.
Career Opportunities:
- Architect (after successfully meeting state requirements) Detailers
- CADD Specifications Writers
- Computer Modeling Estimators
- Inspectors Shop Drawing Drafters
- Interior Designers
- Sales Representatives
- Computer Animation
- Detailers
- Specifications Writers
- Estimators
- Shop Drawing Drafters
Transfer Opportunities:
Graduates may go directly into the work force or transfer to professional or pre-professional degree programs at Alfred State or other institutions. Transfer is contingent on program and institution. Graduates have transferred to various schools of architecture and engineering in the United States. Please note that a portfolio review, a minimum GPA of 2.5 in program courses, and a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required of all transfer students before entering the junior level studio course at Alfred State.
Typical Semester Layout:
A typical day might be one or two, one-hour lectures and a two-hour studio in the freshman year. In the senior year some courses use three-hour studios.
| First Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| COMP | 1503 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| CIAT | 1023 | Construction Materials & Applications | 3 |
| MATH | 1054 | Precalculus | 4 |
| CIAT | 1184 | Architectural Graphics* | 4 |
| FNAT | 1303 | Arch History I | 3 |
| 17 | |||
| Second Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CIAT | 2201 | Computer Graphics Appl | 1 |
| LITR | 2603 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| PHYS | 1024 | General Physics I | 4 |
| MATH | 1063 | Technical Calculus I | 3 |
| CIAT | 2394 | Arch Communications* | 4 |
| CIAT | 2123 | Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| 18 | |||
| Third Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCI | 1163 | General Sociology | 3 |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| PHYS | 2023 | General Physics II | 3 |
| CIAT | 3104 | Arch Design Methods* | 4 |
| CIAT | 3304 | Commercial Buildings | 4 |
| 17 |
|||
| Fourth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| SPCH | 1083 | Effective Speaking | 3 |
| CIAT | 4003 | Arch Professional Practices | 3 |
| CIAT | 4403 | Adv Arch Comp Graphics | 3 |
| CIVL | 4104 | Structural Design | 4 |
| CIAT | 4304 | Architectural Problems* | 4 |
| 17 | |||
Also required: One unit of Physical Education.
Employment and Transfer Rate:
100% | Survey Details | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receiving Degrees | 9 |
16 |
13 |
| Responding to Survey | 7(78%) | 8(50%) | 10(77%) |
| Employed | -- | 3(38%) |
1(10%) |
| Employed in Field |
-- |
3(100%) |
1(100%) |
| Transfered | 7(100%) | 5(62%) | 9(90%) |
| Unemployed & Seeking Employment | -- | -- | -- |
| Unemployed & Not Seeking Employment | -- | -- | -- |
| Salary Information | |
|---|---|
| NACE Annual Average Salary Survey Data (2003-04 survey for associate degree program; 2007-08 for baccalaureate degree program) |
N/A |
| DOL Annual Mean Salary (2007 survey for those employed in this career path) |
$45,280 |
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