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 commercial building 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 architecture professions. 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 professional degree programs in architecture and related fields.
A laptop computer is required for students entering the architectural engineering technology program. Laptop specifications are available.
Program Educational Objectives
Program educational objectives were established with the assistance of the Advisory Board and are reviewed periodically. The architectural engineering technology program produces graduates who:
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.
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.
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 |
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| 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.