A typical day consists of two, one-hour lectures and a two-hour studio in the freshman and sophomore years. At the junior and senior levels, three-hour studios are required.
TYPICAL EIGHT-SEMESTER PROGRAM
First
ARCH |
1184 |
Design Fundamentals 1 |
4 |
ARCH |
2201 |
Arch. Computer Graphics Applications |
1 |
COMP |
1503 |
Freshman Composition |
3 |
MATH |
1033 |
College Algebra |
3 |
FNAT |
1303 |
Architectural History I |
3 |
SOCI |
1163 |
General Sociology |
3 |
|
|
|
17 |
Second
ARCH |
2394 |
Design Fundamentals 2* |
4 |
ARCH |
4403 |
Computer Visualization |
3 |
LITR |
2603 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
MATH |
2043 |
College Trigonometry |
3 |
PHYS |
1024 |
General Physics I |
4 |
|
|
|
17 |
Third
ARCH |
3104 |
Design Studio 1* |
4 |
ARCH |
1023 |
Construction Technology 1 |
3 |
ARCH |
2123 |
Environmental Controls 1 |
3 |
PHYS |
2023 |
General Physics II |
3 |
MATH |
1063 |
Technical Calculus I |
3 |
|
|
|
16 |
Fourth
ARCH |
4304 |
Design Studio 2* |
4 |
ARCH |
3304 |
Construction Technology 2 |
4 |
CIVL |
4104 |
Structural Technology |
4 |
PSYC |
1013 |
General Psychology |
3 |
SPCH |
1083 |
Effective Speaking |
3 |
|
|
|
18 |
General Notes:
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 of math must meet SUNY general education and campus liberal arts and sciences course credit requirements for graduation.
*Minimum combined GPA of 3.0 is required in Alfred State studio courses (ARCH 1184, ARCH 2394, ARCH 3104, and ARCH 4304) or comparable courses at another institution to guarantee admission into ARCH 5306 - Design Studio 3. A portfolio review is required of all continuing or transfer students not meeting this requirement.
Fifth
ARCH |
5306 |
Design Studio 3** |
6 |
SOCI |
5213 |
Science, Technology & Society |
3 |
FNAT |
5303 |
Architectural History II |
3 |
|
xxx3 |
Gen. Education Elective/Western Civilization OR Foreign Language |
3 |
|
|
|
15 |
Sixth
ARCH |
6306 |
Design Studio 4** |
6 |
|
xxx3 |
Gen. Education/LAS Elective |
3 |
|
xxx3 |
Gen. Education/LAS Elective |
3 |
CIVL |
5213 |
Foundation & Concrete Construction |
3 |
|
|
|
15 |
Seventh
ARCH |
7306 |
Design Studio 5** |
6 |
ARCH |
5503 |
Sustainable Building Design |
3 |
ARCH |
7001 |
Studio Thesis Research |
1 |
COMP |
5703 |
Technical Writing II |
3 |
MATH |
7113 |
Economic Analysis |
3 |
|
|
|
16 |
Eighth
ARCH |
8306 |
Design Studio 6** |
6 |
ARCH |
8003 |
Professional Practice 2 |
3 |
|
xxx3 |
Gen. Ed./LAS Elective (Upper Level) |
3 |
|
xxx3 |
Gen. Ed. Elective/American History OR Other World Civilization |
3 |
|
|
|
15 |
General Notes:
Students must complete at least one course from seven of the 10 SUNY General Education Silos.
**Minimum of “C” is required for ARCH 5306, ARCH 6306, ARCH 7306 and ARCH 8306.
Also required: One unit of physical education.